‘Putting their feet in the water for the first time in decades’

Councils seeking to make their beaches accessible to all residents, including those living with disability, shouldn’t let cost, maintenance or liability get in their way.

20 August, 2018

Delving into data: visualising needs in evolving areas

The complexities of a dynamic region like Western Sydney present myriad challenges to governments but spatial science can help service planning and delivery.

14 August, 2018

Push for accessible housing regulations

Campaign calls on Australian governments to introduce regulations mandating that new houses meet accessibility standards.

6 August, 2018

Consultation key to accessible communities, say disability advocates

As councils across Australia seek to make their communities more accessible for residents living with disability, advocates point to the importance of stakeholder engagement.

1 June, 2018

Disability inclusion framework for local governments

UTS Sydney Institute for Public Policy and Governance has released a new resource for local government.

17 August, 2017

John Lloyd – As One: Making it Happen, the APS Disability Employment Strategy 2016-19

The Australian public sector is well placed to lead the way in disability employment.

1 June, 2016

Push to give ‘My School’ website a disability inclusion plan

Give parents more info: Speech Pathology Australia.

20 January, 2016

APS diversity stagnates, corruption up: State of the Service

APSC still paints rosy picture in new slimline report.

3 December, 2015

Public discussion sought on new Disability Employment Framework

Have your say on disability employment.

2 June, 2015

Going up: Is Sydney’s 100-year-wait for lifts at rail stations finally ending?

Making public transport publicly accessible.

26 May, 2015

Councils welcome uniform disability parking permit

Local councils in New South Wales have welcomed a new state and federal scheme to make parking easier for people with a disability. Launched in NSW on Monday, the new Australian Disability Parking Permit is a joint project of the Federal and State Government. The Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW said the permit […]

21 September, 2010

Bar None exhibition tours Victoria

Geelong resident and Bar None participant, Nicci Wall, has worked for Harley Davidson for three years and lives with a bipolar condition. By Angela Dorizas A photographic exhibition exploring the working lives of Victorians with a disability has demonstrated that impairment is no barrier to employment. The Victorian Government’s 'Bar None' exhibition is touring to […]

10 August, 2010