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Expression Australia
Wednesday 12th November, 2025

Expression Australia, the nation’s oldest Deaf Society, launched its new Auslan Emergency Interpreting (AEI) App at the Parliament of Victoria, building on more than 140 years of service to the…

Bernice Hua Ma and Samia Badji
The Conversation
Friday 14th November, 2025

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was set up in 2013 to help Australians with disability live more independently, and participate more in work and community life.  The scheme was not meant…

Josh Taylor and Kate Lyons
The Guardian
Thursday 13th November, 2025

NDIA defines machine learning as a subset of AI that uses algorithms to learn from data and make decisions or predictions. National Disability Insurance Agency staff are using machine learning…

Mary-Louise Vince
ABC
Wednesday 12th November, 2025

In short: Exercise physiology is the first allied health service under review as part of the federal government’s reforms to the NDIS. Around 14,000 Australians with disabilities access exercise…

James Taylor
Geelong Times
Wednesday 12th November, 2025

A DRAMATIC decline in access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for people with mental health-related disabilities is putting vulnerable Australians at risk and will have far-reaching consequences, the…

Wednesday 26th November, 2025, 11:00 am
The Summer Foundation

Join the Summer Foundation as they share what they are working on, highlights from what they’ve learnt and a preview of what is to come. they are also excited to…

Australian government
Wednesday 12th November, 2025

The Australian Government has today announced Mr Graeme Head AO as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA). The NDIA Board, headed by Chair…

Tuesday 25th November, 2025, 5:15 pm
Women with Disabilities Victoria
Libby Price
0473 883 488

Women with Disabilities Victoria, supported by a grant from the Knox City Council, are showing 2 films for free as part of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign

Tuesday 25th November, 2025, 2:00 pm
Women with Disabilities Victoria
Libby Price
0473 883 488

Women with Disabilities Victoria, supported by a grant from the Knox City Council, are showing 2 films for free as part of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign on Tuesday…

International Day of People with Disability
International Day of People with Disability
Monday 10th November, 2025

The United Nations has announced the theme for International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) 2025. The theme for IDPwD is: Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress. December

Sara Gingold
DSC
Monday 3rd November, 2025

The NDIA’s new Short Term Respite (STR) Operational Guidelines made more than just a name-change. Sara from DSC looks into the details of the new rules on who is eligible…

Disability Support Guide
Wednesday 29th October, 2025

As summer brings rising heat and extreme weather, people with disabilities face greater risks. Tailored emergency plans, reliable support networks, and accessible communication are essential for safety. From power backups…