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Autism Awareness Australia and TAFE NSW launch new online autism course to support uplift of early childhood educators across NSW

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Sydney, Tuesday 17 June 2025: In a collaboration to help strengthen, support and deliver professional development opportunities for NSW early childhood education and care (ECEC) professionals, Autism Awareness Australia (AAA) and the ECEC Professional Learning program have launched a short online, fee-free microskill course designed to give NSW early childhood professionals the tools they need … Continued

NDIS – The Drama – The Outcry – The Controversy – The Reality – National Advocates Call for Australians to Keep it Real

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Available for Comment Radio – Live, Pre-recorded and Talkback, TV, Print, In-studio and Panel Discussions MR RIVER NIGHT Leading National Disability, Child Safety and Community Sector Advocate, Professional and Speaker Co-founder at Developing Australian Communities Public Officer at the National Disability Leadership Organisation Mr Night is physically located in Brisbane this week and can travel … Continued

Helping Neurodivergent Children Build Friendships: Free LiveBig Webinar Offers Practical Guidance for Parents and Educators

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Helping Neurodivergent Children Build Friendships: Free LiveBig Webinar Offers Practical Guidance for Parents and Educators   For neurodivergent children, making friends and navigating social situations isn’t always easy—but the right support can make a world of difference. A new webinar from allied health provider LiveBig aims to help parents, carers and educators better understand how … Continued

CripChat Australia Podcast Expands to Empower Disability Voices Nationwide

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CripChat Australia, the groundbreaking podcast produced by Australian Disability Ltd, announces its expansion and a bold vision to empower even more disability voices nationwide. Already surpassing 12,000 listens, the podcast is set to broaden its reach and impact, creating a platform for critical discussions around disability rights, inclusion, and lived experiences. Amplifying Voices, Driving Inclusion … Continued

Creating Calm: Behaviour Support for Managing School Stress

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Creating Calm: Behaviour Support for Managing School Stress   As the school year progresses, more families and carers, are turning to tailored support to help neurodivergent children manage their behaviours and thrive in the classroom.   Disrupted routines, social overwhelm, and pressure to learn can all trigger stress-related behaviours in children with developmental delay, autism, … Continued

EMBARGOED: Help shape neurodiversity inclusion at work

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EMBARGOED UNTIL 2 June 2025 Have your say: National survey on workplace neurodiversity data now open Diversity Council Australia (DCA), in partnership with Amaze, is inviting people who identify as neurodivergent and/or have neurodivergent differences and people working in diversity and inclusion to provide input into the development of inclusive survey questions designed to capture … Continued

National Report on the unmet needs of People with Tourette Syndrome

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On behalf of the Tourette Syndrome Association of Australia, I am pleased to share with you an embargoed copy of a National Report on the Unmet Needs of People with Tourette Syndrome, along with a covering letter outlining key findings and recommendations. This national report presents findings from a comprehensive survey conducted across Australia, capturing the lived experiences … Continued

Embargoed – National Report on the unmet needs of People with Tourette Syndrome

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On behalf of the Tourette Syndrome Association of Australia, I am pleased to share with you an embargoed copy of a National Report on the Unmet Needs of People with Tourette Syndrome, along with a summary report outlining key findings and recommendations. This national report presents findings from a comprehensive survey conducted across Australia, capturing the lived experiences … Continued