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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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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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Importance of Inclusive Education

Every child and young person in Australia has the right to access an inclusive education setting, and to be welcomed and valued. This means that students with…

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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 art exhibition features artists with disabilities

People with disability have artistic aspirations and achievements that they consider to be important and to be valued as part of the community. To this end, th…

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Online meetings and supporting inclusive practices

An increase in online meet-ups has some people wondering what the "rules" are. Are they the same as a face-to-face meeting? Here we discuss what makes best pra…

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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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Supporting People from LGBTQIA+ Community

It is against the law to discriminate against LGBTQIA+ people. In past decades, health programs and aged care programs have assumed that all people are hetero…

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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…

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…