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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
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Sydney, Australia, 27 February 2024: Four wrestling superstars joined Special Olympics Australia’s athletes in a milestone lawn bowl match to promote inclusivity and visibility in sport through a partnership between WWE and Special Olympics. The WWE stars landed down under late last week to take part in the long awaited 2024 Elimination Chamber, which took … Continued
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Available for Comment Radio – Live, Pre-recorded and Talk-back 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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People with Disability Australia (PWDA) is a national Disability Representative Organisation led by, and for, people with disability. The organisation has released a response today that reflects the most up-to-date and comprehensive views of PWDA members, who are people with disability, across Australia on key recommendations from the Disability Royal Commission (DRC). The report, a … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cerebral Palsy Alliance is thrilled to extend an exclusive invitation to members of the media and allied health professionals, students and graduates to an enlightening evening of professional development and networking, focused on the transformative potential of motor speech interventions for individuals with cerebral palsy. EVENT DETAILS: DATE: Thursday 29 Feb, … Continued
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People with Disability Australia (PWDA), a longstanding advocate for the intersectional community of LGBTQIA+ individuals with disability, proudly announces its participation in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade for another year. As a proud community partner of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival, PWDA will be representing and celebrating people with … Continued
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Disability rights groups across the country are urging the federal government to do more to protect people with disability from the growing threat of summer heatwaves. In a letter to federal NDIS Minister Bill Shorten, Disability Advocacy Network Australia (DANA) CEO Jeff Smith and Sweltering Cities Executive Director Emma Bacon said the government must … Continued
