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The way many people view disability forces those living with it to work within the limitations of a world not designed for them. Could a shift in mindset help move…
Rural Australians with disability are being hit hard by NDIS funding cuts, with advocates warning of a looming crisis. Prominent voice River Night says regional communities are being left behind…
The National Centre for Disability Advocacy (NCDA) have recently shared the Advocacy Sector Workforce Survey 2024 Results Report. This annual survey provides crucial insights into our sector, highlighting both resilience…
In a joint submission coordinated by DANA in its role as the National Coordination Function, Disability Representative Organisations (DROs) have used their collective voice to advocate for improvements to the…
Organised by disability peer support group Ballarat Working Together and backed by Ballarat City Council, the exhibition showcases the stories of people with disabilities, in their own words. The City…
DARU is on the lookout for a new Resource Development lead who will work closely with the DARU Manager to develop and implement online training programs, content and resources, targeted…
The Country Fire Authority and Fire Rescue Victoria have seen a recent spike in home fires. Due to systemic injustices, home fires, like many emergencies, disproportionately impact people who have…
The Department of Social Services (DSS) recently announced 84 organisations have received offers for funding under the Inclusive Employment Australia Program (IEA). IEA will replace Disability Employment Services (DES) from…
The Connecting Carers in their Community Small Grants Program will award grants between $15,000 and $25,000 to assist with activities that strengthen the local and social connection of unpaid carers….
The Victorian Government has appointed a new Victorian Disability Advisory Council. The Victorian Disability Advisory Council will help the Victorian Government continue its important work to make the state more…
Villamanta Disability Rights Legal Service have recently made a submission to the Department of Social Services on the NDIS Supports Rules. You can read the submission by clicking on the…
The paradox of invisible disabilities is a cruel and exhausting loop. Society tells me to mask my autism, to blend in, to not make others uncomfortable, and to play the…
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