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Community Engagement Conversations: May 2019

Hi, my name is John Dickinson and I am a Community Engagement and Event officer for IDEAS. I cover a large area encompassing the Sydney metropolitan area, part…

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Consultation on new Disability Strategy begins

Consultation for a new National Disability Strategy from 2020 and beyond is now open. The initial stage of consultation takes place between April and June of t…

Keys to Drive - Free Driving Lessons

Funded by the Australian Government, keys2drive is Australia's largest national driver safety program for beginner drivers. keys2drive is a youth road safety…

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Accessible Holidays for Families with Autism

Travel is particularly difficult for many families with autistic children. They may have trouble adapting to change in their surroundings and routines. They ca…

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Shepherd's Pie

Sweet potato is a vegetable that is full of flavour and has great health properties. Even better there are so many ways we can use it in our cooking, including…

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Sit, Stay.

Did you know there is a way to travel, enjoy new (or favourite)destinations, and not pay for accommodation? This article tells you all about house and pet sitt…

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Why schools desperately need a royal commission into the abuse of disabled people

On Monday, the federal parliament agreed on a motion to support a royal commission into the abuse of disabled people. This is a good thing, but we still need a…

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Experience Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu, the mysteriously forgotten city hidden for centuries, built by the Incans as an architectural fortress and refuge, is one of the Seven Wonders of…

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New edition of Lonely Planet: Accessible Travel Resources

Travellers with access needs are more likely to require specialist resources - to ascertain accessibility - before travelling.

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Royal Commission into Aged Care

Formally known as the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, the Aged Care Royal Commission began hearing evidence on Monday 11 February 2019. The…

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