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Alter State: Brand New Disability Arts Festival

Artists with a disability in Australia and New Zealand have now been given the opportunity to showcase their work via a new festival. Alter State is a Disabili…

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Catch ups for People with Disability in COVID-19

COVID- 19 restrictions have created opportunities for peer groups and families to connect and meet in different ways. Online and offline, people with like-mind…

Community Visitors Scheme: Providing Friendship to Older Australians

We can all feel a little lonely from time to time, and for some socialising can be a bit overwhelming. So, how can we make sure our most vulnerable members of…

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Local Area Coordination in the Spotlight

Our Community Engagement Leader Angela Van Dan Berg takes a closer look at the role of Local Area Coordinators (LAC) as changes are about to take place in NSW.

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Public hearing on the experience of violence against, abuse, neglect and expoitation of people with disability from culturally and linguistically diverse communities

Public hearing 29 of the Disability Royal Commission focuses on people with disability from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) communities and the…

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Public hearing on violence against and abuse of people with disability in public places

Public hearing 28 of the Disability Royal Commission focuses on people with disability who have experienced violence and abuse in public places.

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Sydney Film Festival: Screenability Filmmakers Fund

The 68th Sydney Film Festival is set to take place in 2022. With COVID-19 and lockdowns changing the 2021 dates, organisers are looking forward to bringing a l…