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The Benefits Of Dance

17 December 2019

Performers from this North Queensland based dance group, Strictly Wheelchair of the Mackay Eisteddfod, share their experiences and talk about the physical and social benefits of wheelchair dancing. The group’s success has soared from a showcase performance in 2018 to participating as competitors for 2019.

Centre For Future Work Report On Graduate Jobs

11 November 2019

A report by the Centre for Future Work provides statistics relating to Australian university graduates and the obstacles they encounter when seeking work. On the horizon, it can be noted there are expectations that careers in Health and Disability Care will increase by as much as 250,000 by the year 2023, continuing to be the largest percentage of all roles in Australia.

Microsoft AI For Accessibility Grants Fund Innovative Ideas Supporting People With Disability

21 October 2019

The grants program is investing in a number of apps and services developed for the purpose of improving accessibility for people with a disability.

How NDIS Funding Supports SA Mum

18 October 2019

Krystal Matthews shares how receiving NDIS support has benefited her, funding the underwater immersion therapy that helps her to walk and providing her with additional support as she raises her newborn daughter, Zara.

Morrison Government Assists Businesses With NDIS Transition Assistance Funding

18 October 2019

Up to $8.8 million worth of grants will be invested into the second round of NDIS Transition Assistance Funding. The Morrison Government continues to work towards reinforcing the NDIS provider market as a means to increase employment opportunities within the sector and ensure high quality support.

QLD Mother Encourages Parents To Teach their Children How To Communicate with Peers who have a Disability

18 October 2019

Mrs Kyriacou shares her views on social media asking parents to better inform their children on how to show mutual respect and communicate better with peers with disability.

Updates On The Disability Royal Commission

01 October 2019

The Royal Commission will be carrying out an inquiry across the next three years, investigating issues relating to abuse within the disability sector.

Steps To Raise The Number Of Indigenous Employees Within The Disability Sector

27 September 2019

NDS WA have developed the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Guide and Toolkit to grow the number of Indigenous employees in the disability sector and ultimately provide more support access for Indigenous people with disability.

NDIS Funding For Supported Holiday Services

26 September 2019

With the help of NDIS funding, service providers such as Ability Care and Holiday Options are able to provide supported holidays for people with a disability.

NDIS ILC Grant Funds Career Skills Building Program 'Rock My World'

25 September 2019

Running in Western Sydney and funded by the NDIS ILC grant, Rock My World is a program facilitating a variety of team building activities for teenagers with hearing impairments granting them the opportunity to explore career options and make new friends along the way.