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Major reforms to the National Disability Insurance (NDIS) have been introduced to parliament today by Minister for the NDIS Bill Shorten. People with Disability Australia (PWDA) have responded with a call for genuine co-design to refine the legislation to ensure the reforms reflect the needs of the people they’re designed for. PWDA will be analysing … Continued
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SYDNEY, March 21, 2024 – A new blood test that can pinpoint the root cause of brain injury in newborns could revolutionise treatment, Chair of Cerebral Palsy Research at Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA), Professor Nadia Badawi said. The study, funded by CPA and carried out by researchers at Imperial College London, examined babies experiencing brain injury … Continued
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Kalbar Sunflower Festival leads the way as an accessible celebration for everyone From a simple idea to plant sunflowers to survive the drought, the Kalbar Sunflower Festival in the Scenic Rim has become a juggernaut of joy, and this year leads the way as a celebration for all abilities, and all ages. Owner … Continued
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People with Disability Australia (PWDA) is calling for people with disability to be recognised as equal partners in determining reforms flowing from the Disability Royal Commission and NDIS Review. The call comes in the wake of today’s release of the Federal Government’s Progress Update in response to the Disability Royal Commission’s final report. The Progress … Continued
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Westpac has signed on as the pilot partner for People with Disability Australia’s (PWDA’s) Advancing Women Project which will assist in creating workplaces where employing, retaining and developing women* with disability is business as usual. Women with disability often face multiple barriers to career progression. PWDA’s Advancing Women Project was launched on International Women’s Day … Continued
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Congratulations not sorry, is the message that Down Syndrome NSW wants people to adopt this World Down Syndrome Day (March 21). The global awareness campaign is a chance to reframe the conversation and change the perception of what it means to be a person with Down Syndrome. Fast Facts-Each year in Australia there are 290 … Continued
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SYDNEY, March 6, 2024 – Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) is proud to announce the launch of its new “What is CP?” video series, aimed at raising awareness about cerebral palsy (CP) and providing valuable insights into the condition and its impact on individuals and their families. Hosted by CPA researchers living with cerebral palsy, Tash … Continued
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People with Disability Australia (PWDA) has tentatively welcomed today’s announcement that all levels of government will delay their formal response to the Disability Royal Commission (DRC) until mid-2024. PWDA President Marayke Jonkers has called the extended timeline an opportunity for deeper consultation and co-design with people with disability. “We want an end to the violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation … Continued
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Sydney, Australia, March 5 – Special Olympics Australia held its first-ever Melbourne-based SPLASH corporate swim challenge last Friday (1 March). Several Olympic icons including 2016 Rio Olympic athlete Deborah Tsai, Sydney Olympic Games bronze medallist Dean Puller and para-triathlete Liam Twoomey competed in the event alongside eight Special Olympics Australia athletes and eight corporate … Continued
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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 and is available to travel. Mr Night is an adult … Continued
