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New Disability strategy to help young Australians in employment

Australia’s Disability Strategy is a national roadmap, guiding governments, businesses and communities to work together to build a more inclusive Australia. At its heart, the strategy exists to ensure people with disability can fully participate in Australian life with equal rights, real opportunity and respect. Organisations like YouthWorx in Darwin are offering the opportunity to …

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QPC recommendations concerns disability and housing advocates

This week, the Queensland Productivity Commission is pushing to opt out of the National Construction Code’s Liveable Housing Design Standard. The standard allows Australians with a disability and with an accessibility need to add simple features for a better quality of life and improve safety. Advocates and organisations are concerned this recommendation will set Queensland …

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