In response to high demand from families, up to $63.6 million of funding has been placed into Early Childhood Development Programs (ECDP) for children with a disability under the age of five. Open for registration, the programs offer educational support services, strengthening knowledge and ultimately increasing student participation levels at school.
Due to the vast number of people who suffer from Dysphagia – the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) deemed it necessary that NDIS funding cover the costs of fluid thickeners and nutritional support products for those affected by the condition.
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.
The SA government will provide funding to build an inclusive playground in Adelaide to commemorate disability advocate, Quentin Kenihan.
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.
‘The Fearless Express’ float in the Sydney Mardi Gras parade promotes the right to inclusion for people with disability.
On 14 March 2019, the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 will hold its opening ceremony.
Bridie McKim who has cerebral palsy stars in the new television drama The Heights.
Career changers are finding fulfilling work in the disability sector.
Australia's carer and disability start-up space is enjoying unprecedented momentum.