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IMMEDIATE MORNING MEDIA CALL TODAY 9:30AM – ICC Sydney Hall 6 Inside Hall 930am – Minster Kate Washington Official Opening to Camera at Stage to Crowd of Providers – Media Opportunity, Inside Hall 6 at Centre Stage, Level 4 9:55am Door stop Ribbon Pull Opening – Short Opening to Camera at Door … Continued
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Peaches and Cream, a ground-breaking new short film created by people with disability premieres this Friday 24 May with the message that everyone, including those with disability, has the right to access information about sexting and online safety. Liz Forsyth, CEO of Northcott said the film came about in response to a need to provide … Continued
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[Sunshine Coast, Queensland, 20/05/2024] – STEPS Group is recognising its team of more than 70 volunteers this National Volunteer Week and thanking them for the diverse passions and talents they bring to help achieve its mission to help provide opportunity to young adults with autism and a disability. STEPS volunteers are actively involved throughout … Continued
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People with disability are subjected to cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment in incarceration. Those are the findings of a new report led by researchers from UNSW Sydney, which unveils the systemic and ongoing maltreatment and harm that occurs when people with disability are detained in Australia. Vulnerable people are held in solitary confinement, are detained indefinitely, have their medications … Continued
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The Federal Budget has delivered some cost of living relief but has missed the mark on the systemic reform we need to support people with disability fully participating in the community. People with Disability Australia (PWDA) President Marayke Jonkers has called the increases to income support payments a step in the right direction but said … Continued
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Calling all creative enthusiasts – unique quality supplies at amazing prices Your shopping will help the planet and people with disability Choose from sewing, craft, and haberdashery items Operated by Achieve Australia, The Sewing Basket is a unique retail experience. It’s a place where people living with disability are employed in our teams … 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 Mr Night is a National Disability Sector Advocate and outspoken … Continued
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Thursday, 9 May 2024 COLES GROUP RANKS NUMBER ONE IN ACCESS AND INCLUSION FOR AUSSIES WITH DISABILITIES Coles Group has been recognised for its continued commitment to closing the disability inclusion gap by Australia’s peak body for workplace inclusivity, ranking number one out of 40 organisations in the Access and Inclusion … Continued
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• Expression Australia AUSLAN Communications Cards will assist Deaf and Hard of Hearing mental health consumers feel reassured whilst waiting for loved ones and Auslan interpreters when accessing Eastern Health services.• The Auslan communication cards are mental health specific, aiding the communication between our patients and mental health clinicians.• Eastern Health is … Continued
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Media Alert Anywhere, anytime: Seeing Eye Dog access rights must be respected across the community Ahead of International Guide Dogs Day (Wednesday 24 April), Perth based Seeing Eye Dog handlers and staff are reminding the wider community of the legally protected rights of Seeing Eye Dogs and their handlers to access all public places. … Continued
