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People with high support needs now have better access to public spaces in Chatswood, thanks to a new Changing Places facility at the Dougherty Community Centre. It is the first purpose-built facility of its kind in Chatswood, offering a much-needed public amenity for people with complex disabilities and their carers, helping more residents and … Continued
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Woolworths and STEPS have teamed up to create an immersive simulated supermarket space for students with disabilities. Rather than a fully operational store, a converted classroom has been set up to simulate the operations of an actual Woolworths supermarket, with baskets for fresh food, shelving for groceries, ticketing, signage and Woolworths branded uniforms, as … Continued
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Key Facts: Imagery here Infographic here Sydney, Australia, 8 Oct 2025: Empowering customers to fly with confidence, Emirates has unveiled a suite of new services and products for people with disabilities at the 7th edition of AccessAbilities Expo in Dubai World Trade Centre. Emirates’ latest services and enhanced offerings include a new Accessible & Inclusive Travel Hub available … Continued
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A new national survey of 1535 families and young people has found nearly 80% believe the government’s Thriving Kids rollout window leaves too little time to prepare, putting vital supports at risk. Conducted by Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) last month, the survey is the first significant community pulse check of its kind since Disability … Continued
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Dubai, UAE, 1 October 2025: Dubai Airports, the operator of the busiest international airport, has enlisted Paralympian Jessica Smith OAM, alongside Emirati disability rights expert Fatma Al Jassim, and Dubai-based advocacy foundation, Team AngelWolf as strategic advisors to help make Dubai International (DXB) the world’s most accessible and inclusive airport. The appointment of Smith … Continued
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Physical Disability Australia is deeply concerned with recent changes made by South Australia’s Access Taxis and their new policy to remove customers’ abilities to request specific drivers. Our understanding behind this policy change is related to a lack of Access Cab drivers on the road when needed and a desire to share the load … Continued
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Willoughby City Council’s popular all-abilities dance party, Dance to the Nines, celebrated its 15th anniversary with a jungle-themed event this September. Launched in 2010 and delivered in partnership with the Rotary Club of Chatswood/Roseville, Dance to the Nines was created as part of Council’s commitment to providing safe, inclusive and accessible events where people with … Continued
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UNSW Sydney researchers will lead a $2 million five-year project to transform how young Australians with intellectual disability experience health care as they move into adulthood. Funded through the federal government’s Medical Research Future Fund, ‘My Health Choices My Way’ will develop practical resources to help young people with intellectual disability navigate the shift from … Continued
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People with Disability Australia (PWDA) welcomes the National Disability Insurance Agency’s announcement of a new support needs assessment tool, and commends the considered approach taken to its selection. PWDA is encouraged by the decision to licence the I-CAN version 6 tool and to adapt it in collaboration with the disability community. This represents a … Continued
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North Sydney Council is inviting people with disability, carers, service providers and the wider community to help shape its new Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2026–2030. The DIAP will be a practical roadmap to make North Sydney more inclusive, accessible and welcoming for everyone. It will outline steps to ensure people with disability can fully … Continued
