Proclaimed by the 38th session of the General Conference of UNESCO (November 2015), African World Heritage Day (5 May) is an opportunity for people around the world, and particularly Africans, to celebrate the Continent’s unique cultural and natural heritage.
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The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) invites people with disability, families and carers to attend information sessions to learn more about the participant journey at the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). This will take place on Tuesday 7 May 2024.
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The Association for Children with a Disability is holding two online webinars: The recent NDIS Review recommended changes to increase support available outside of the NDIS, which will be called Foundational Supports. The government is starting to design what they will look like, and while this is still in development, ACD wants families to have their say. We’re holding two online Have Your Say sessions to hear from you about what’s currently working, what’s missing, and what’s needed to better support children with disability.
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Many Australians with disability feel on the edge of a precipice right now. Recommendations from the disability royal commission and the NDIS review were released late last year. Now a draft NDIS reform bill has been tabled. In this series, experts examine what new proposals could mean for people with disability.
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Wheelchair Skills is a four hour practical session to help build your skills and confidence when moving about in your community. This will be held in Shepparton on 1 May 2024.
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Autism is not confined by borders; it is a global concern that affects individuals worldwide, irrespective of their location or societal context. On January 21, 2008, the United Nations adopted Resolution 62/139 during its Agenda item 66(a) through the General Assembly. This resolution, proposed on December 18, 2007, and based on the report of the Third Committee (A/62/435), designated World Autism Awareness Day.
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Palliative Care Australia is advocating for immediate government action to fill the care gap for individuals under 65 with terminal illnesses who find themselves inadequately covered by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
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The Public Interest Advocacy Centre has released their new explainer, NDIS Insights 2023-24, highlighting the significant developments within the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in 2023. This resource is a great tool to help your team understand these changes and their impact on the scheme, as well as what we can expect in the year ahead.
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The Victorian Disability Worker Commission (VDWC) is conducting a survey about disability sector safeguards and the disability workforce. An anonymous survey is available. An Easy-Read Survey is also available. The Survey closes on April 23, 2024. Participants will go into a prize draw to win one of ten $100 vouchers.
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Get ready to experience public transport like never before, with trains, trams, buses and taxi’s all in the one location. Giving you a unique opportunity to familiarise yourself with the vehicles, meet our lovely Public Transport Team and learn about accessibility features.
The Victorian Government is working hard to ensure our transport network is inclusive and accessible for all Victorians. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced user, this event is perfect for you.
Try Before You Ride events help people of all abilities feel more confident when using the public transport system. This includes people with accessibility requirements, parents with children and seniors.
Tags: familiarise yourself with accessibility features, Mobility assistance, Public Transport Victoria, transport network is inclusive and accessible, Travellers Aid, Try Before You Ride
