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NSW public schools set to be Royal Easter Show-offs

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NSW Department of Education Secretary Murat Dizdar will join thousands of public school students from across the state for the Show School Day at the Royal Easter Show on Friday 11 April. One of Australia’s most endearing public displays and largest ticketed events in the world, ‘The Show’ is now in its 203rd year and … Continued

Can sensory vests help treat anxiety in Autistic children?

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La Trobe University has been awarded more than $780,000 under the Federal Government’s Medical Research Future Fund to investigate the effect of a type of sensory vest on Autistic children’s mental health. Autistic children experience anxiety at six times the rate of non-Autistic children. Australian families are increasingly using NDIS funding to purchase sensory garments … Continued

Physical Disability Australia’s response to airline accessibility following Virgin/Qatar Airlines partnership

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On March 28th, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) gave the final go-ahead for the integrated alliance between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airlines, raising concerns around potential accessibility and inclusion issues for those with disabilities or mobility issues. This partnership between the two airlines brings an added twenty eight weekly flights between Australia and … Continued

Strengths-based research offers inspiration for autistic people

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A new project from UNSW brings to light creative ways autistic people support their wellbeing. A new autistic-led project, Autism Supports for Comfort, Care, and Connection, reveals the everyday and creative ways autistic adults use objects, services, and creatures to support their wellbeing. Conducted by Dr Megan Rose, research fellow, and Prof Deborah Lupton, from the ARC Centre … Continued

Why focus on men who use violence against women and children?

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  National resources from Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety reveal what’s working — and what still needs to change   It’s a confronting question: Why invest in programs for men who use violence? According to Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS), these interventions aren’t just important — they’re essential to breaking … Continued

Kuremara to Participate in Sydney Disability Connection Expo 2025

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Sydney, NSW – Kuremara is pleased to announce its participation in the upcoming Sydney Disability Connection Expo 2025, scheduled to take place on 23–24 May 2025 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the International Convention Centre (ICC), Sydney.  With more than 4.4 million Australians living with disability, access to the right services at the … Continued

$82m investment to tackle health worker shortage

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A new $82 million clinical teaching building at La Trobe University will help relieve Australia’s chronic allied health workforce shortage and provide cost-effective healthcare for people languishing on public waiting lists.  The La Trobe University Health Clinic, currently being built at La Trobe’s Melbourne campus in Bundoora, will be the largest interdisciplinary university clinic in … Continued