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National autism strategy draft: is Australia a step closer to improving life outcomes?

The medical profession has backed the federal government’s draft strategy aimed at improving the work and life prospects for Australians with autism. The government draft, released this week, aims to deliver best life outcomes for people with autism and build a more inclusive society. The whole of life strategy spans key reform areas including healthcare, …

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Education and technology supporting inclusion in the workplace

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According to the Department of Social Services, 48 per cent of Australians with a disability are employed, compared to 80 per cent from those without a disability. Dinesh Palipana is a doctor, lawyer, and disability advocate who wants more inclusion for people with disabilities in the workforce. He has recently been appointed as Ambassador for …

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Another South Australian council abandons January 26 events

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January 26 has become a date of growing contention – with many recognising it is not all sun, surf and kicking back… A string of South Australian councils have turned their back on official Australia Day celebrations – with some opting to shift the date of citizenship ceremonies – citing reasons from logistics to culture, …

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Multicultural Queensland Month calls for state-wide celebration of diversity

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Multicultural Queensland Month kicked off this week, with events and activities across the state of Queensland. This month-long opportunity calls Queenslanders to join together to celebrate diversity, and consider how to ‘put inclusion into action’. However, as Queensland is predicted to have high population growth within the next decade, how can we ensure these values of …

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First Nations Committee in Sydney WorldPride

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The Sydney WorldPride Festival for 2023 began this week and a First Nations committee was created to inform the festival’s development and review festival planning. The committee aims to ensure First Nations people from rural communities feel heard and are welcomed to celebrate in their community. The Wire’s Chloe White spoke with Festival Creative Director …

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Media still not including Australian with disabilities

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This year, Dylan Alcott was awarded Australian of the Year, recognising his efforts in sports and advocacy for Australians with a disability. While this is a good step on the way, some media organisations are still not representing this sector of the community. Free resources like the Disability Reporting Handbook are available for journalists, but …

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