Persistence, innovation and the help of a great mate has helped Paul Schembri pursue a future in agriculture.
To read the full article on ABC please click here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/programs/landline/2023-04-23/proving-them-wrong:-no-limits-for-determined-cane/102257756
Opportunities for people with disability to join teams and play sports Being a part of a club or community group contributes to mental well-being as well as physical and emotional development. Participation in sport and recreation is something that everyone can do. Thanks to the work of not-for-profits in South Australia, people with disability are…
When Nathan Johnston was younger, people told him he was “dreaming” when he talked about starting his own business. Back in 2021, the ABC interviewed Nathan at his home. His web site Disability Club Australia, can be found here: https://disabilityclub.au To read the full article on ABC please click here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-17/disability-club-aims-to-break-barriers-and-boost-connectivity/13160254
It’s the socially created barriers that disable students, not the conditions they live with In short: Disability advocate and 2022 Australian of the year Dylan Alcott recently said “it’s up to all of us in society to create a space where [people with disability] feel included”. To read the full article on ABC please click here: https://www.abc.net.au/education/socially-created-barriers-to-inclusion-are-what-disable-students/14104632
Welcome to Vision Australia There are so many ways in which we can help everyone who walks through Vision Australia’s doors every day. Listen to one of our expert service providers show you around one of our many Vision Australia offices and talk you through, in detail, the huge array of services we offer. For information:…
Home and businesses raided as Darwin NDIA employee arrested for alleged $5m NDIS fraud In short: A 47-year-old Darwin man has been charged over allegedly defrauding $5 million from the National Disability Insurance Scheme. The Australian Federal Police has raided properties across Darwin, seizing documents and laptops. What’s next? Kingsley Ebelebe appeared in Darwin Local…
Advocates call for more accessible cool spaces for people with heat regulation impairments In short: People living with disabilities who have a hard time regulating their temperatures say there needs to be more awareness about the condition. With heatwave events set to be more frequent across the country, researchers say thermoregulation must be part of…