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Governments commit $40m to keep Ability Links NSW disability program
After reports of the state government stopping funding for the Ability Links NSW disability program, the NSW and federal governments announced at least $40.1 million in 2019-20 to keep the program going.
Inclusive playground to honour Quentin
The SA government will provide funding to build an inclusive playground in Adelaide to commemorate disability advocate, Quentin Kenihan.
New support for people with disability and mental illness
The NSW government will spend $4.4 million over the next four years to establish two mental health hubs that can customise treatments for people with intellectual disability.
‘Fearless Express’ Mardi Gras float
‘The Fearless Express’ float in the Sydney Mardi Gras parade promotes the right to inclusion for people with disability.
Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019
On 14 March 2019, the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 will hold its opening ceremony.
The Heights and sassy schoolgirl Sabine, brought to life with 'authentic' casting
Bridie McKim who has cerebral palsy stars in the new television drama The Heights.
Meet the NDIS career changers closing the support worker gap
Career changers are finding fulfilling work in the disability sector.
Disability support start-ups are coming of age
Australia's carer and disability start-up space is enjoying unprecedented momentum.
Device to help deaf-blind people read their phone screens
A small device that converts words on phone screen into braille provides help for the deaf-blind community.
Funding boost ahead of Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
Ahead of the Tokyo Paralympics, Australian athletes received a $12M Federal Government funding boost in the lead-up to 2020 Games.
