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New special schools take shape across South East Queensland

New special schools in Ipswich and Logan will open in Term 1,…

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Grant gives Fun Farm a $20k boost to services

Redlands disability-support organisation Fun Farm has received $20,000 to expand inclusive activities…

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Three years on, disability royal commission reforms still falling short

Three years after the disability royal commission report, an independent review says…

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Queensland families left waiting as Thriving Kids program rolls out

Queensland remains the only jurisdiction yet to sign a Thriving Kids agreement…

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Creative competition will shine spotlight on LGBTQIA+ people

A national creative competition is inviting LGBTQIA+ Australians with disability to share…

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Disability pension rise to deliver extra cash from September 20

Single recipients on the applicable Disability Support Pension rate will receive an…

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Disability-friendly approach to business just makes great sense

ONE in five Queenslanders lives with disability, making accessibility and inclusion an…

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New online hub supports LGBT+ people grappling with dementia

Dementia Australia has launched a new LGBT+ Hub offering inclusive dementia resources,…

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Support welcomed for motor neurone disease

Australians with motor neurone disease will gain faster access to aged care…

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NDIS whistleblower protections ‘outdated’ amid calls for reform

Experts warn weak NDIS whistleblower laws are leaving disability workers, participants and…

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