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Australians with a disability are bracing for cuts to the National Disability Insurance Scheme as the government attempts to curb the growth of the program. Labor was already under increasing pressure to cut back spending heading into the May budget, but the strain from global oil prices has forced the government to consider broader cuts …
A group of Australian athletes with disabilities are ready to compete at the ICU World Championship in the US this month. The Madeline Stuart Dance Company with the Australian Cheer Union is preparing the team, marking the first time Australia has entered the Special Olympic Independent Hip Hop and Special Abilities Hip Hop categories. Image: …
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Australians with a disability struggle to find inclusive homes to suit their needs, and with the actual cost of living, it gets more complex. One of the aims of Australia’s national disability strategy is to guide all sectors to make inclusive homes and communities, eliminating the existing systemic barriers. Image: Photo by Marcus Aurelius: …
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At the end of January, Australia recognised outstanding members of the community for their contribution to different community sectors. Eliza Hull received a Medal of the Order of Australia for raising awareness and providing a space for Australians with a disability in the music and the media sectors. Ms Hull offers workshops and is part …
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A new funded project by the Australian Research Council will look to improve the lives for First Nations university students living with a disability. BlakAbility is being run by Dr Sheelagh Daniels Mays, a proud Gameroi woman and lives with low vision. The project will facilitate access and services to be successful as a university …
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