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Media Alert – Mr Night, National Disability Sector Advocate, will be in Melbourne Friday 6 September 2024 – Available for interview 1pm-430pm

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Media Alert Available for Comment in Person Melbourne Victoria Friday 5 Sept 2024 1pm-4:30pm  Studio – Radio – Live, Pre-recorded and Talkback, TV, Print    Mr River Night  Leading National Disability Sector Advocate    Co-founder at Developing Australian Communities  Public Officer at the National Disability Leadership Organisation   Mr Night is physically located in Brisbane … Continued

The Disability Sector Responds to Mr Shorten’s Resignation

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Available for Comment  Radio – Live, Pre-recorded and Talkback, TV, Print    Mr River Night  Leading National Disability Sector Advocate    Co-founder at Developing Australian Communities  Public Officer at the National Disability Leadership Organisation   Mr Night is physically located in Brisbane this week, Melbourne Friday 6/9/2024 and back in Brisbane Saturday 7/9/24 onwards and … Continued

PWDA responds to NDIS Minister Bill Shorten’s retirement from politics

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People with Disability Australia (PWDA) acknowledges the decision announced today by the Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Bill Shorten to retire from politics in February 2025. PWDA recognises Minister Shorten has stood alongside our community in government and opposition listening and learning from people with disability. The Minister’s contributions to the inception … Continued

Kuremara to Attend Melbourne Disability Connection Expo 2024

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Kuremara, a leading NDIS-registered provider, is proud to announce its participation in the Melbourne Disability Connection Expo 2024, taking place on October 18th and 19th at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.  This premier event is a significant gathering for the disability sector, bringing together service providers, industry experts, and individuals with disabilities to connect, … Continued

Kuremara’s Showcase of Comprehensive NDIS Services at Melbourne Disability Connection Expo 2024

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Kuremara is thrilled to declare its participation in the Melbourne Disability Connection Expo 2024. This expo is happening on October 18-19 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. This highly anticipated occasion is organised by Developing Australian Communities and promises to be significant because of the presence of service providers, families, carers and participants. All … Continued

STEPS Work Mates Client Wins Participant of the Year at 2024 Tasmanian Disability Awards

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Nikolaos Moutsatsos, a Tasmanian Disability Employment Services (DES) and STEPS Work Mates Client, has been named Goal Kicker Participant of the Year at the 2024 Tasmanian Disability Awards. Saturday night’s awards ceremony, hosted at the Theatre Royal, recognised the progress and success of Tasmania’s disability community, from participants and community figures to support workers and … Continued

EXPERT ALERT – 2024 PARALYMPIC GAMES

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La Trobe University has academic experts available to talk to the media on a range of topics related to the 2024 Paralympic Games. Dr Geoff DicksonDirector, Centre for Sport and Social Impact, Australia Contact: g.dickson@latrobe.edu.au or 0475 776 029 Expertise: Dr Dickson is a sport management academic, specialising in sport governance, sport marketing and sport … Continued

Aviation Transport Standards welcomed, but need genuine co-design to work for people with disability

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The Australian Government has committed to develop an Aviation Disability Standard setting out requirements for airlines and airports to improve the accessibility of their services in a White Paper released today. The Government will consider processes to improve air travel for people with disability including removing policies limiting the number of passengers on a flight … Continued

AUSTRALIAN ICON MELISSA DOYLE SHINES AT STEPS GRAND WINTER BALL

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The annual STEPS Grand Winter Ball, hosted by the beloved Australian media personality Melissa Doyle, brought the Sunshine Coast community together for a night of excitement and generosity.   This year’s event raised an impressive $299,000 to support young people with a disability and autism to achieve lifelong independence, thanks to generous contributions from guests, … Continued

New funds to Embrace rare genetic disorder research

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Scientists at La Trobe University have received nearly $140,000 from rare disease charity Archie’s Embrace to investigate an under-researched genetic disorder which causes early-onset neurodegeneration in babies.   The disorder, which causes a deficiency of the enzyme ECHS1, leaves the body unable to digest and use certain amino acids and fatty acids – crucial nutrients … Continued