Archived News

Fri 11 Sep

Cooking with one hand: the challenges with cooking...

Recruiting participants for research study

Fri 11 Sep

National Amputee Awareness Week (4 – 11 October)

Limbs 4 Life

Thu 10 Sep

Action Plan for ACT COVID-19 Disability Strategy

new funding to support people with disability

Tue 1 Sep

Having a Home forum

Options for your future 22 September - 14 October 2020

Tue 1 Sep

National Disability Information Gateway

Assist all people with disability and their families

Tue 1 Sep

National Health Professionals Disability Advisory ...

Available Now

Fri 28 Aug

The 2020 Disability Inclusion Grant round is now o...

The 2020 Disability Inclusion Grants (DIGs) provide funding for local clubs, groups, community organisations and small business to promote social inclusion for people with disability through the re...

Fri 28 Aug

The 2020 I-Day Grant round is now open

The 2020 I-Day Grants Program provides funding for individuals and community organisations to assist in a program or event for the International Day of people with disability (I-Day) in 2020.

...

Tue 25 Aug

Guidelines to support the rights of people with di...

Guidelines on the rights of people with disability in health and disability care during COVID-19

Tue 25 Aug

MHCC ACT Training Grant

Nominations are open

Wed 12 Aug

National Disability Strategy

Stage 2 Consultations - Now Open

Wed 12 Aug

NDIA Support Coordination - Discussion paper

NDIA seeking your feedback

Tue 4 Aug

ACT Consumer Reference Group for End of Life and P...

Call for members to join inaugural Consumer Reference Group

Tue 4 Aug

Canberra strong together

Connect in Canberra information hub

Mon 3 Aug

Public Health Directions

COVID-19 situation

Sat 1 Aug

COVID-19 Update

31st July 2020

Wed 29 Jul

National Disability Strategy

Stage 2 Consultations - Now Open

Tue 28 Jul

Disability Royal Commission

New schedule of hearings

Mon 20 Jul

Dance for Wellbeing

Dance at home with instructional videos available online

Mon 13 Jul

2020 ACT Multicultural Awards

Nominations open for ACT multicultural champions

Mon 6 Jul

Podcasts by Advocacy for Inclusion

Advocacy for Inclusion provides independent individual, self and systemic advocacy for people with disability and has a range of interesting and informative podcasts available ...

Mon 6 Jul

Youth trauma prevention program goes digital

Canberra Health Services’ P.A.R.T.Y. (Prevent Alcohol and Risk-related Trauma in Youth) Program is the first such program in the world to be delivered online

Tue 30 Jun

COVID-19 Mental Health and Wellbeing Innovation Gr...

Are you keen to contribute to the mental health and wellbeing of Canberrans and their local community as we recover from the impacts of COVID-19? Do you have great ideas on ways to improve people&r...

Tue 30 Jun

Legal Aid ACT

Extended Helpline Hours

Tue 30 Jun

Our Voice

Driving change by sharing lived experience

Tue 30 Jun

Public hearing to investigate COVID-19 impact

The Royal Commission has announced a public hearing on the impact of COVID-19 on people with disability. It will be held in Sydney during the week commencing 17 August and is th...

Tue 30 Jun

Rebus Theatre to commence weekly classes

open for enrolments now

Wed 24 Jun

Free COVID-19 testing

Other free and easily accessible testing facilities

Wed 24 Jun

Health Risk Management Plan - Return to School for...

COVID-19 Risk Management Plan

Wed 24 Jun

PPE video for disability support workers

Alison McMillan, Australia’s Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, demonstrates how and when to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) for disability support workers

Fri 19 Jun

COVID-19 Restrictions easing.

From 12 noon - 19 June 2020

Fri 12 Jun

Information from the ACT Senior Practitioner

From 1 July 2020, the Senior Practitioner Act 2018 creates penalties for an inappropriate use of a restrictive practice.

Thu 11 Jun

ACT COVID-19 Disability Strategy

The Strategy will inform how people with disability, their families, carers and the disability sector are supported through the COVID-19 health emergency in the ACT

Thu 11 Jun

ACT COVID-19 helpline (02 6207 7244)

The ACT Government’s COVID -19 helpline (02 6207 7244) can provide you and your family with:

• Requests for support for the more vulnerable and isolated people in our...

Thu 11 Jun

Advice for people with disability - COVID-19

Australian Government Department of Health Resources

Thu 11 Jun

Disability Information Helpline

Australian Government

Wed 10 Jun

COAG Disability Reform Council Communiqué

COAG Disability Reform Council Communiqué

Commonwealth, state and territory disability ministers met on 11 May 2020. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss contin...

Sat 6 Jun

Fast tracking infrastructure projects

Making a more accessible Canberra

Thu 4 Jun

COVID-19 restrictions in the ACT

Canberra's' recovery plan

Thu 4 Jun

Hospital visitor access restrictions eased

Starting 4th June 2020

Wed 3 Jun

ACT Human Rights Commission

Complaints about abuse, neglect or exploitation of a vulnerable person

Wed 3 Jun

ACT Libraries - online services are available

New dedicated libraries ACT Digital Helpline - 02 6207 7265

Wed 3 Jun

An open letter to the National Cabinet

People with Disability Australia has come together with over 70 national, state and territory disability organisations and released a letter to the National Cabinet with ten vital points for i...

Wed 3 Jun

Australian Health Sector Emergency Response Plan f...

Management and Operational Plan for People with Disability

Wed 3 Jun

BE STRONG TOGETHER – www.covid19.act.gov.au

BE STRONG TOGETHER

Wed 3 Jun

COVID-19 Statement of Concern

Human rights, disability and ethical decision-making.

Wed 3 Jun

NDIS 2020-21 Price Guide

New supported employment pricing

Wed 27 May

NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission COVID-19 Re...

Fact sheets

Mon 18 May

Use of public transport in Canberra

Keep your distance on public transport

Fri 15 May

COVID-19 update

Remember your responsibilities

Fri 15 May

Rapid Response Grants Program

ACT Government commitment to provide COVID-19 stimulus to the ACT Community

Mon 11 May

Department of Developmental Disability Neuropsychi...

Resources aimed at health and mental health professionals, disability workers and carers.

Fri 8 May

Article by Disability Discrimination Commissioner

A disability lens on the COVID-19 health policy response

Thu 7 May

2 Grant Programs to support community - now open

Community Support and Participation (Digital Communities) Grants

Wed 6 May

COVID-19 testing - expanded in Canberra

There is no age restriction on testing for COVID-19

Wed 6 May

New resources for providers - Quality and Safeguar...

National Disability Services - Resources

Mon 4 May

Privacy Awareness Week

4 to 10 May 2020

Sun 3 May

Floriade 2020: Reimagined

Floriade is Australia’s biggest celebration of spring but in 2020 it will blossom a little differently.

Saturday 12 September 2020 - Sunday 11 October 2020

Chief Minister Andr...

Fri 1 May

Australia's coronavirus restrictions are easing

Here's what you can and can't do

Fri 1 May

COVID-19 update - Mental Health Community Coalitio...

Update for community mental health services - newsletter

Fri 1 May

Individual Capacity Buiding grants announced by ND...

Several Canberra organisations supporting people with disability and their families and carers were successful in this ILC round

Fri 1 May

Individual Capacity Building Grant Round 2020-2021

The Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) Individual Capacity Building (ICB) grant round 2020-2021 is open for applications and will close on 6 May 2020.

Up to $85m (GST excl.) ...

Fri 1 May

National Ethnic Disability Alliance Community Radi...

The National Ethnic Disability Alliance (NEDA) has partnered with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to launch a new radio project, specifically targeted at new and emerging commu...

Fri 1 May

Priority access to home delivery services for NDIS...

On 6 April 2020, the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), announced priority access to home delivery services for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participant...

Wed 29 Apr

Vacancies on Disability Reference Group

Applications close tomorrow, on 1 May 2020

There are upcoming vacancies available on the ACT Disability Reference Group for persons with disability, with experience as...

Thu 16 Apr

People with Disability Australia - Q&A session

Do you have questions about the COVID-19 situation?

Fri 3 Apr

Response plan for people with disability

Advisory Committee established

Fri 13 Dec

Consultation report to help shape the next nationa...

Department of Social Services has released a document that will help inform the development of a new strategy for beyond 2020

Fri 13 Dec

EOIs open for Speaking Role - a new project from R...

Speaking Role is a free program for people who have a disability that affects their ability to communicate

Fri 13 Dec

NDIS Annual Price Review 2020-21 – submissions o...

Examining the existing pricing framework for the National Disability Insurance Scheme

Thu 12 Dec

Pitch Your Passion 2020 is coming!

Young people with disability or mental health challenges, aged 16-27 are invited to submit an expression of interest to speak or perform

Tue 10 Dec

The Australian Women's Archives Project celebrate...

7 Canberrans with disability "Redefining Leadership"

Fri 6 Dec

ACT Down Syndrome Association commended at the 201...

ACTDSA received a commendation for Excellence in Inclusive Services and Disability Support

Fri 6 Dec

ACT Parks and Conservation Service wins at the 201...

ACT Parks and Conservation Service jointly won the Excellence in Innovation, Design and Access award

Fri 6 Dec

ACT State Emergency Service, Tuggeranong Unit wins...

The Tuggeranong Unit of the ACT SES jointly won the Inclusion in Public Sector Employment award

Fri 6 Dec

Anton Saadeh wins at the 2019 Chief Minister's In...

Anton Saadeh jointly won the Excellence in Support Work award!

Fri 6 Dec

Belconnen Community Service wins at the 2019 Chief...

BCS won the Excellence in Inclusive Services and Disability Support award

Fri 6 Dec

Bob Sawyer wins at the 2019 Chief Minister's Incl...

Bob Sawyer jointly won the Life Time Achievement in Supporting People with Disability award

Fri 6 Dec

Canberra Community Law wins at the 2019 Chief Mini...

Canberra Community Law won the Championing Human Rights and Equality award

Fri 6 Dec

Canberrans celebrated at Chief Minister's Inclusi...

Seeing Machines received the Award for Excellence at the 2019 ACT Chief Minister’s Inclusion Awards last night

Fri 6 Dec

Disability Justice Reference Group commended at th...

The Disability Justice Reference Group received a commendation for Excellence in Championing Human Rights and Equality

Fri 6 Dec

Inclusive Volunteering Program commended at the 20...

The Inclusive Volunteering Program at Volunteering ACT received a commendation for Excellence in Inclusive Services and Disability Support

Fri 6 Dec

Jake Naylor wins at the 2019 Chief Minister's Inc...

Jake won the Inclusion in Education and Training award

Fri 6 Dec

Jamelle Boettcher wins at the 2019 ACT Chief Minis...

Jamelle Boettcher jointly won the Life Time Achievement in Supporting People With Disability award

Fri 6 Dec

James O'Hehir wins at the 2019 Chief Minister’s...

James won the Emerging Young Leader award!

Fri 6 Dec

John Brookes wins at the 2019 Chief Miniser's Inc...

John Brookes won the Excellence in Volunteer Support award!

Fri 6 Dec

Luke Ferguson wins at the 2019 Chief Minister's I...

Luke Ferguson jointly won the Excellence in Support Work award

Fri 6 Dec

Questacon wins at the 2019 Chief Minister's Inclu...

Questacon jointly won the Inclusion in Public Sector Employment award

Fri 6 Dec

Seeing Machines wins at the 2019 Chief Minister's...

Seeing Machines won the Inclusion in Private Sector Employment award, and the Chief Minister's Award for Excellence!

Fri 6 Dec

Sharon Ding wins at the 2019 Chief Minister's Inc...

Sharon won the Excellence in Making Inclusion Happen award!

Fri 6 Dec

TAD ACT wins at the 2019 Chief Minister's Inclusi...

Technology for Ageing and Disability ACT (TAD ACT) jointly won the Excellence in Innovation, Design and Access award

Fri 6 Dec

The Future Is Inclusive podcast commended at the 2...

The Future Is Inclusive podcast received a commendation for Excellence in Innovation, Design and Access

Fri 6 Dec

ThinkPlace wins at the 2019 Chief Minister's Incl...

ThinkPlace won the Inclusion in Business award

Fri 6 Dec

Women With Disabilities ACT commended at the 2019 ...

WWDACT received a commendation for Excellence in Championing Human Rights and Equality

Fri 6 Dec

Yenn Purkis wins at the 2019 Chief Minister's Inc...

Yenn won the Achievement in Inclusion award!

Thu 5 Dec

Happy International Volunteer Day!

Volunteer for an inclusive future

Thu 5 Dec

Have your say on a national obesity strategy

Join in the consultations on a national obesity strategy. You can be a part of creating a healthier future.

Wed 4 Dec

Inaugural National Arts and Disability Awards held...

Three artists were celebrated at the National Portrait Gallery on Tuesday 3 December

Wed 4 Dec

Jenni Heckendorf launches memoir Through the Years

Beloved ex Canberran returns for her book launch

Tue 3 Dec

Launching INVOLVED – the ACT Disability Commitme...

Minister for Disability Suzanne Orr launches this website

Tue 3 Dec

The Mermaid photoseries - a 2019 I-Day grant

A virtual exhibition by Hanna Cormick and Novel Photographic

Mon 2 Dec

Meeting Place 2019 - Opening at National Gallery o...

Australia's leading annual arts, culture and disability forum comes to Canberra!

Mon 2 Dec

Message from the Minister for Disability

Suzanne Orr MLA is pleased to be part of Canberra's celebration of I-Day!

Mon 2 Dec

Score Raiders Game Day - a 2019 I-Day grant

The Disability Trust’s Score Raiders hosted their inaugural International Day of People with Disability Event!

Sun 1 Dec

ACT Down Syndrome Association - Finalist for the 2...

Building the capacity of the Canberra community to meaningfully include people with intellectual disability

Sun 1 Dec

Belconnen Arts Centre - Finalist for the 2019 Chie...

Creating a space and a platform for artists with disability

Sun 1 Dec

Black Mountain School - Finalist for the 2019 Chie...

Equipping students with disability for their careers after school

Sun 1 Dec

Ceilidh Dalton - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Minis...

Creating art that is accessible for all Canberrans

Sun 1 Dec

Daana Restaurant - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Min...

Supporting inclusive employment through their small business

Sun 1 Dec

Getaboutable.com - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Min...

Improving travel and leisure options for people with disability

Sun 1 Dec

Have Your Say on SPIRE at the Canberra Hospital

Help with the next stage of this large healthcare infrastructure project

Sun 1 Dec

Jake Naylor - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Minister...

Ensuring sport and physical education is inclusive

Sun 1 Dec

Katie Senior - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Ministe...

Dancing to an inclusive beat

Sun 1 Dec

Rebecca Jefferys - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Min...

Creating an inclusive environment for young learners

Sun 1 Dec

Ruth O'Brien - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Minist...

Leading the way to more inclusive arts practice

Sun 1 Dec

The Future Is Inclusive podcast - Finalist for the...

Showing Canberrans how to be inclusive and become allies to people with disability

Sun 1 Dec

Vanessa Low - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Minister...

Promoting rail safety in Canberra

Sat 30 Nov

Have Your Say on Child Safe Standards

Creating a culture of safety in your organisation to protect and empower children and young people

Sat 30 Nov

Therapy 4 Kids - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Minis...

Delivering evidence-based early intervention and therapy services to children and families

Sat 30 Nov

Véronique Gouneau - Finalist for the 2019 Chief M...

Striving for inclusive workplaces in educational and training institutions

Fri 29 Nov

ACT Courts and Tribunal - Finalist for the 2019 Ch...

Making justice processes more accessible

Fri 29 Nov

Issues paper on group homes published by Disabilit...

People with experience of living in group homes are encouraged to respond and share their story

Thu 28 Nov

Achieve By Design - Finalist for 2019 Chief Minist...

Enabling quality supports for people with disability by engaging workers over 55

Thu 28 Nov

Bob Sawyer - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Minister...

Volunteering time and expertise to assist people with disability to access the community

Thu 28 Nov

Survey: The experiences of young people with disab...

Share your experiences of education and training and the pathways for young people with disability after school

Tue 26 Nov

Disability Justice Reference Group - Finalist for ...

Making justice proccesses more accessible for Canberrans with disability

Tue 26 Nov

Donna Rowbotham - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Mini...

Thinking creatively to find the right assistive technology for employees with disability

Tue 26 Nov

Network Student Engagement Team, ACT Education Dir...

Working collaboratively to support students and build school capacity

Mon 25 Nov

Feedback, Behaviour, Investigation and Assistive T...

Increasing access to assistive technology

Sun 24 Nov

Social Infrastructure Branch, Major Projects Canbe...

Involving people with disability at all stages of infrastructure project delivery

Fri 22 Nov

Ausdance ACT - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Ministe...

Ensuring everyone can dance

Fri 22 Nov

Imagine More - Finalist at the 2019 Chief Minister...

Focusing on valued roles, to recruit the right person to support an individual with disability

Fri 22 Nov

Tracy Dodt - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Minister...

Building social and recreational opportunities and independence

Thu 21 Nov

Canberra Metro and the ACT Govenment's Light Rail...

Designing for the needs of all commuters to ensure Light Rail accessible to everyone

Thu 21 Nov

Katie Costabile - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Mini...

Championing inclusion in the workplace

Wed 20 Nov

Brett Olzen - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Minister...

Making Canberra events and meetings more inclusive

Wed 20 Nov

Canberra Community Law - Finalist for the 2019 Chi...

Protecting rights and enabling access to justice

Wed 20 Nov

Penny Pollard - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Minist...

Actively creating opportunities for artists with disability

Tue 19 Nov

ACT State Emergency Service - Tuggeranong Unit - F...

Building an inclusive culture among volunteers and staff

Tue 19 Nov

Department of Communications and the Arts’ Disab...

Strengthening workplace inclusion through supporting, advocating and educating staff

Tue 19 Nov

Jeremy Barralet - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Mini...

Leading the way - representing and supporting fellow students

Mon 18 Nov

Australian Bureau of Statistics - Finalist for the...

Partnering with Specialisterne Australia to establish employment pathways for candidates with Autism

Mon 18 Nov

TAD ACT - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Minister's ...

Adapting and customising equipment through the ingenuity of volunteers

Mon 18 Nov

ThinkPlace - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Minister...

Providing opportunities for young people with disability

Sun 17 Nov

Sharing Places - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Minis...

Building communication to deliver personalised care to people with complex needs

Sat 16 Nov

Sharon Champion - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Mini...

Following her passion to be a trailblazer in her chosen field of childcare

Fri 15 Nov

Inclusive Volunteering Program - Finalist for the ...

Ensuring everyone can volunteer

Thu 14 Nov

Justin Le Couteur - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Mi...

Promoting accessibility across government and community

Thu 14 Nov

NDIS Support Coordinators Community of Practice la...

The Office for Disability and Mental Health Community Coalition are collaborating on this Community of Practice series

Wed 13 Nov

Rebus Theatre - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Minist...

Using theatre to create a more inclusive Canberra

Wed 13 Nov

The Diversity Team, Department of Health - Finalis...

Fostering inclusion across the workplace

Wed 13 Nov

The Office of the Senior Practitioner - Finalist f...

Working to reduce the use of restrictive practices and protect the rights of people with disability

Tue 12 Nov

Cam Sullings - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Ministe...

Connecting businesses to build employment opportunities for Canberrans with disability

Tue 12 Nov

Commonwealth Bank - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Mi...

Maintaining an inclusive and welcoming workplace

Tue 12 Nov

Workforce Impact Collective led by National Disabi...

Forging workforce solutions through innovation and consultation with people with disability

Tue 12 Nov

Yarralumla Nursery - Finalist in the 2019 Chief Mi...

Nurturing confidence and horticultural skills

Mon 11 Nov

Greg Ophel - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Minister...

Volunteering and advocating for Canberra's Deaf community

Mon 11 Nov

Sharon Kensell - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Minis...

Training the community in how to be inclusive and accessible

Mon 11 Nov

Yenn Purkis - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Minister...

Championing diversity and achieving amazing things

Sun 10 Nov

ACT Emergency Services Agency- Finalist fot the 20...

Planning for accessibility, so everyone can participate and learn

Sun 10 Nov

ACT Parks and Conservation Service - Finalist for ...

Making sure everyone can enjoy the ACT's parks and reserves

Sun 10 Nov

Hartley Lifecare - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Min...

Enabling people to achieve personal goals and live their best life

Sun 10 Nov

Patricia Falcetta - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Mi...

Supporting young people with autism to gain confidence and shine

Sat 9 Nov

Marymead Autism Centre - Finalist for the 2019 Chi...

Embracing, supporting and celebrating Canberrans with autism

Fri 8 Nov

ACT Women's Award and Honour Roll

Do you know an outstanding Canberra woman with disability?

Thu 7 Nov

Disability Royal Commission - Education and Learni...

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has commenced public hearings

Thu 7 Nov

James O'Hehir - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Minis...

Promoting social inclusion and wellbeing through dance, music and performance

Thu 7 Nov

Mary Mallett - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Ministe...

Championing access to independent advocacy for people with disability

Wed 6 Nov

Grant recipients to make Canberra more inclusive ...

Fifteen local businesses and organisations were announced today as the successful recipients of the 2019 Disability Inclusion Grants

Tue 5 Nov

UnitingCare Kippax - Finalist for the 2019 Chief M...

Building a diverse workforce to deliver support to people with disability

Mon 4 Nov

John Brookes - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Ministe...

Contributing to the community

Sun 3 Nov

Belconnen Community Service – Finalist for the 2...

Facilitating community participation for people with disability

Sun 3 Nov

Bunnings Warehouse - Finalist at the 2019 Chief Mi...

Creating inclusive work environments at Majura Park and Belconnen

Sun 3 Nov

Charles Weston School Coombs - Finalist for the 20...

Creating a welcoming and inclusive setting for all students

Sat 2 Nov

Panache Driver Training - Finalist for the 2019 Ch...

Ensuring learning to drive a car is accessible and inclusive

Sat 2 Nov

Sharon Ding - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Minister...

Making classrooms more inclusive for all students

Sat 2 Nov

The RUC - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Minister's ...

Creating an inclusive and supportive culture in their workplace

Fri 1 Nov

Bonnie Millen - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Minis...

Advocating for systemic changes for Canberrans with disability

Fri 1 Nov

Shaw Building Group - Finalist for the 2019 Chief ...

Raising funds to support carers and their families

Fri 1 Nov

Women With Disabilities ACT - Finalist for the 201...

Creating opportunities for women and non-binary people with disabilities to connect with each other

Thu 31 Oct

Canberra Yacht Club Sailability - Finalist for the...

Ensuring everyone can learn to sail

Thu 31 Oct

Dalane Drexler - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Minis...

Advancing rights and self-determination through an inclusive and accomodating workplace

Thu 31 Oct

Shay-Leigh Willis - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Mi...

Taking the lead to promote inclusion and diversity

Wed 30 Oct

Beyond Bank - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Minister...

Building universal design into the customers' banking experience

Wed 30 Oct

Forward To The Future - Finalist for the 2019 Chie...

Building social opportunities for young people

Wed 30 Oct

Juliet Brown - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Ministe...

Designing sensory spaces, playgrounds and gardens for ACT school students

Wed 30 Oct

National Convention Centre Canberra - Finalist for...

Creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace

Wed 30 Oct

Nexus Human Services - Finalist for the 2019 Chief...

Supporting jobseekers with disability to find employment and advance in their careers

Mon 28 Oct

Canberra Business Chamber - Finalist for the 2019 ...

Increasing employment of people with disability through business to business engagement

Mon 28 Oct

Canberra gets ready to celebrate I-Day

Seven local community organisations and individuals are 2019 International Day of People with Disability (I-Day) grant recipients

Sun 27 Oct

Ikea Canberra - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Minist...

Providing an accessible experience for customers with disability

Fri 25 Oct

Business Boost Centre - Finalist for the 2019 Chie...

Demonstrating inclusive employment to other small businesses

Tue 22 Oct

The Disability Trust Score Raiders - Finalist for ...

Ensuring everyone can play Rugby League

Sun 20 Oct

Advocacy for Inclusion - Finalist for the 2019 Chi...

Advocating for the inclusion of people with disability, at systemic and individual levels

Sun 20 Oct

Tilly Davey - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Minister...

Making art inclusive and accessible for everyone

Sun 20 Oct

Wayne Herbert - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Minist...

Breaking down barriers for people with disability and members of the LGBTIQ community

Sat 19 Oct

Individual volunteers supporting Special Olympics ...

Malcolm Brown, Denis Donoghue, Neville Gathercole, Gareth Dear and Kerry Atkins - supporting a golfing program for people with intellectual disability

Sat 19 Oct

Jamelle Boettcher - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Mi...

Advocating for the rights of individuals with disability

Sat 19 Oct

Learning Support Team at St Michael’s Primary - ...

Guiding, supporting and empowering all students, to build an inclusive school community

Fri 18 Oct

Diversity and Inclusion Policy, Australian Public ...

Innovating and trialling inclusive employment programs

Fri 18 Oct

The Acute Support Social Work Department - Finalis...

Supporting people with complex disabilities to access the supports they need

Thu 17 Oct

Independent - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Minister...

Promoting the benefits of inclusive employment

Wed 16 Oct

Seeing Machines Ltd - Finalist for the 2019 Chief ...

Creating employment opportunities for neurodiverse candidates, including people with autism

Tue 15 Oct

Hands On Studio - Finalist for the 2019 Chief Mini...

Creating opportunities for artists with disability to develop and showcase their talent

Mon 14 Oct

Accessible Barbeques

The ACT Government installed new wheelchair accessible barbeques at two of Canberra's most popular summer hotspots, Pine Island and the Cotter Bend to make our parks and reserves more inclusive for ev...

Mon 9 Sep

Australian Government opens Economic and Community...

This Information, Linkages and Capacity Building grant round is focused on improving the economic and community participation of people with disability across Australia.

Mon 9 Sep

Australian Government opens Mainstream Capacity Bu...

This Information, Linkages and Capacity Building grant round is focused on mainstream health services and will close on 21 October 2019.

Tue 3 Sep

Data collection: People with disability in Austral...

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has released a collection of information from a range of national data sources to contribute to a greater understanding about disability in Australia.

Tue 27 Aug

Review of the NDIS Act and the new NDIS Participan...

To develop a new NDIS Participant Service Guarantee, the Australian Government has commissioned a review of the NDIS Act.

Mon 26 Aug

Spotlight on the Courts Canine Support Program

Happy International Dog Day!

Wed 21 Aug

2019 ACT Chief Minister's Inclusion Awards

Nominees will be announced in the lead up to the Awards, so nominate a champion now!

Wed 21 Aug

Share your stories about restrictive practices

An opportunity for people with disability who have experienced restraint in disabilty accommodation, schools or the children and youth protection system to share their experiences

Wed 21 Aug

Workforce Impact Collective panel discussion

On Thursday 8th August 2019, members of the ACT disability community came together to hear about the achievements of the Workforce Impact Collective (WIC) and the six pilots supported by the project.

Tue 20 Aug

Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and...

Public submissions open

Mon 19 Aug

ILC Individual Capacity Building Program Grant Opp...

The National Disability Insurance Agency has announced a new Information Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) grant opportunity

Sun 18 Aug

Share your stories about justice services

Award winning organisation Rebus Theatre is seeking your input about the barriers faced by people with disability interacting with justice services in the ACT.

Sat 17 Aug

Spotlight on Krofne Donuts – 2018 Chief Minister...

Krofne Donuts won the Inclusion in Business Award!

Sat 17 Aug

When Things Go Wrong in Health Services - New Reso...

A new guide from People with Disabilities ACT and the ACT Human Rights Commission about your options when things go wrong in health services for people with disability

Fri 16 Aug

Spotlight on Clare Moore – Emerging Young Leader...

CEO of Women With Disabilities ACT, Clare Moore, won the Emerging Young Leader Award

Fri 16 Aug

Spotlight on Rebus Theatre - Chief Minister's Awa...

In 2018, Rebus took out the overall award for their innovative training program - get your nominations in for the 2019 Awards!

Thu 15 Aug

Spotlight on Megan Campbell and Everyone Everyday ...

Megan Campbell at the ACT Government Education Directorate won a Chief Minister’s Inclusion Award

Thu 15 Aug

Spotlight on People With Disabilities ACT – Awar...

PWDACT and Rebus were joint winners of this award.

Wed 14 Aug

Spotlight on Joyce and Albert Green – Excellence...

If you know a champion, Joyce and Albert encourage you to nominate them for a Chief Minister's Inclusion Award!

Wed 14 Aug

Spotlight on Paul Mugambi – 2018 Chief Minister...

Paul received the Award for Excellence in Making Inclusion Happen

Wed 14 Aug

Spotlight on The Hub at Carers ACT – 2018 Chief ...

The Hub at Carers ACT won the Excellence in Innovation Award

Wed 14 Aug

Spotlight on Transport Canberra and City Services ...

Transport Canberra and City Services won a Chief Minister’s Inclusion Award

Tue 13 Aug

Spotlight on Helen Connolly – Excellence in Supp...

Leader of ADACAS project team recognised at the 2018 Chief Minister's Inclusion Awards

Mon 12 Aug

Spotlight on Angela Luchetti and Saint Vincent’s...

Angela Luchetti and Saint Vincent’s Primary School win a Chief Minister’s Inclusion Award in the Inclusion in Education and Training category

Mon 12 Aug

Spotlight on Chris Redmond – Lifetime Achievemen...

CEO of Woden Community Services recognised at the 2018 Chief Minister's Inclusion Awards

Mon 12 Aug

Spotlight on Robert Altamore – 2018 Chief Minist...

Robert Altamore won the Achievement in Inclusion Award

Sun 11 Aug

Spotlight on Renaissance Homes – Innovation in D...

Local Builders, Renaissance Homes, won Innovation in Design to Create Inclusion of People with Disability at the 2018 Chief Minister's Inclusion Awards

Sun 11 Aug

Spotlight on the Ginninderry Team, Riverview Proje...

Winner of the Inclusion in Private Sector Employment Award

Sun 11 Aug

That is Violence - new resources from 1800Respect

This campaign aims to help clarify to women with a disability what violence is and the situations or circumstances where it can arise.

Sat 10 Aug

Grow Inclusion schools competition - IDPwD 2019

Schools, year groups and classes can enter to win accessible resources. Register an event or activity on the IDPwD website, to be held between now and 8 November 2019.

Sat 10 Aug

NDIS Joint Standing Committee inquiries - closing ...

The Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is currently inviting submissions on NDIS Planning and Supported Independent Living (SIL)

Sat 10 Aug

Spotlight on Marymead Autism Centre and the Access...

The Marymead Autism Centre and their Access Days program were commended for Innovation in Design to Create Inclusion of People with Disability at 2018 ACT Chief Minister's Inclusion Awards

Fri 9 Aug

ACT Disability Justice Strategy

The First Action Plan of the ACT Disability Strategy was launched on 9 August 2019 by the Minister for Disability Rachel Stephen-Smith MLA