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'Quiet Space' shopping hours introduced at some Kmart stores

'Quiet Space' shopping hours (Wednesday 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm) have been introduced into some Kmart stores to provide a low-sensory shopping experience. This…

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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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AccessAbility / VisAbility

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences presents a virtual program. The…

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Adaptive Fashion

At the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar's party, Selma Blair made headlines worldwide by stepping onto the red carpet in an haute couture ensemble, a flowing pastel and…

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Council for Intellectual Disability Position Statement on Technology

Our friends at CID have written a position statement on technology. People with intellectual disability have the right to effective communications to let them…

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Disability and additional learning needs - tips for a smooth transition

For a child with disability and additional learning needs, it is advisable for parents and carers to meet with their school principal and the school’s learning…

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Disability Inclusive Easter

Easter! In some schools, preschools, or classrooms, Easter Hat Parades and Egg Hunts are happening. Especially with younger classes. In case, here are some tip…

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Disability Royal Commission hearing focuses on a vision for an inclusive Australia

Public hearing 31 of the Disability Royal Commission focuses on a vision for an inclusive Australia. It explores what should be done to create a more inclusive…

Disability Royal Commission seeks submissions with latest issues papers

The Disability Royal Commission is seeking submissions from people with disability, their families, carers, supporters and disability organisations in response…

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Ensuring health and bodily integrity: towards a human rights approach for people born with variations in sex characteristics

The Australian Human Rights Commission have released a new Summary Report. The new report is on "Ensuring health and bodily integrity: towards a human rights a…

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Harmony Week 2025: Everyone Belongs

Harmony Day is a celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds.

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IncludeAbility resource hub

IncludeAbility.gov.au – is a website designed to promote meaningful employment opportunities for Australians with disability. IncludeAbility is championed…

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Inclusive and Modified Sports for Children with Disability

Sport and participation in physical activity are ingrained into Australian culture. Every Australian, regardless of gender, background or ability, should be ab…

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Inclusive Christmas ideas

We have put together some considerations to help make Christmas more inclusive, hoping you can enjoy it more.

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Making Book Week inclusive - a List of Ideas

It's Book Week across Australia soon, August 21 - 27th 2021, and we take a look at books that include children with a disability plus tips on making the…

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Music for the soul

Music Therapy is a great tool to have in your collection. In this article, we explain the benefits, what a session looks like, and how to access NDIS funds for…

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New wheelchair friendly beaches in Australia

To enhance the beach-going experience for people with disability, beach wheelchairs are now available at a number of new locations. They provide and improve ac…

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Rule change helps life support customers to switch and save on energy plans.

The National Energy Retails Rules have changed. To reduce the barriers for people who need life support. The changes improve the process when you change addres…

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Straws exempted from plastics ban for medical and disability use

With an exemption granted in July 2022, people who need to use plastic straws for medical or disability reasons (and the suppliers who provide or sell them i…

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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…