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$60K relief for IDEAS

Disability information service IDEAS has secured a $60,000 grant to help transport its portable toilet and change facility, known as Ezy-Dun.

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3 ways to make your online content more inclusive

Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is held on the third Thursday of May. GAAD aims to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access/i…

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A Safe Space: Are Australia’s public toilets truly accessible?

No matter who we are, or where we are, we all need to access public bathrooms every now and then. It may be something we do not think twice about, or it may be…

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Access all areas or inclusive event planning

Events such as conferences, festivals, award ceremonies and seminars are a big part of doing business today. As an organiser of these events, no matter how big…

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Accessibility Improvements During COVID

During the pandemic, we have seen many changes to the way we live our daily lives. COVID-19 has improved accessibility and inclusion for those with a disabil…

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Accessible Camping and Caravanning

Have you ever wanted to try accessible camping or caravanning? IDEAS explains some of the options available to travel this "wide brown land."

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Adaptive and Inclusive Swimwear

Practical swimwear designs for comfort and discretion are available no matter your needs. Swimwear designs include adaptability or practicality, and we highlig…

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Audio Descriptions to Hit TVs!

More reasons to tune in to the TV with both SBS and the ABC rolling out audio description services. Advocates have fought long and hard to bring access and inc…

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Can Good Things come from the COVID-19 Crisis?

The impact of COVID-19 has been widespread and has changed the way many things work. While we know it has been a challenging time for some people with a disabi…

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Gender Neutral Bathrooms: What Should You Know?

Providing a safe, accessible place for every group in society to go to the bathroom seems simple, right? Well, why is it such a hot topic in a lot of places ar…

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Just Keep Swimming

Incontinence should not stop anyone from enjoying swimming. In response to this need, Little Toggs, an Australian swimwear company has created a specialist cos…

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New Accessible Tourism International Standard! ISO 21902:2021

ISO, the International Organization for Standardization develop and publish International Standards. They recognised the need to remove unnecessary…

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New National Relay Services app

There is now a National Relay Service (NRS) app available for free on Apple and Android devices!

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QLD Disability Parking Permit changes

Changes have been made to the eligibility criteria for a Disability Parking Permit in Queensland. Legislation passed by the Queensland Parliament on 14 July 20…

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Simple steps to make content inclusive and accessible for people with Low Vision

If you are new to the disability sector and want to learn more about reaching customers with low vision, this article gives you simple things you can do to mak…

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Sydney Royal Easter Show – Access and Inclusion Guide

Roll up, roll up! Here is the latest access and inclusion guide for the Sydney Royal Easter Show! Info on parking, transport, accessible toilets, ticketing and…

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The Housing Need for Mandatory Accessibility Standard

Despite a need for mandatory accesibility standards not only in New South Wales but around the Country, the NSW state government has recently announced the…

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Top Online Travel Resources

Travelling is a great way for everyone to create memories and grow as a person. Disability should be no barrier. These online resources including travel blogge…

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Victorian Parking Permits

Victoria recently introduced new State-Wide criteria to align with the Australian Disability Parking Scheme. The application is going online, with some changes…

What is Universal Design?

What is Universal Design? Universal Design is a process of thinking, practicing, and creating an inclusive world. The result is a product or an approach t…