It is frustrating that captions are increasingly NOT being included in streaming and in replays of government TV announcements when they appear on social media. An estimated 1.2 million Australians rely on captions every day, and there are countless more who find themselves in busy and loud environments (or are listening to music) when they […]
Source: Deafness Forum of Australia
Tara Coughlan and Max McAuley are two young professional artists working as senior dancers with Sprung!!, an integrated dance theatre company based in Ballina, northern NSW. Both Tara and Max are heavily involved in the creation of the dance works in which they perform, from the character development to the choreography, under the guidance of Creative Director Michael Hennessy.
Source: Down Syndrome Australia
Down Syndrome Australia (DSA) is pleased to launch the Ask About Down Syndrome App on World Down Syndrome Day today. This is the world’s first app providing information about Down syndrome, which has been developed alongside people with Down syndrome.
Source: Down Syndrome Australia
The Australian Governments Department of Health website is the central source for up-to-date information and advice on Coronavirus (COVID-19).
We have also compiled a list of other available resources that may be useful for those supporting people with disability and the managers and staff of disability advocacy organisations.
Source: DANA
Disability Royal Commission suspends all public events Please note that the Disability Royal Commission has suspended public hearings, due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus. This includes upcoming hearings on: education scheduled for next week in Brisbane, Queensland justice scheduled for April in Brisbane, Queensland First Nations people with disability scheduled for May in […]
Source: AFDO
When businesses consider the diverse needs of their customers, it is possible to create spaces that benefit everyone.
Beyond Bank has a proud 60-year history of supporting customers and our local communities. Through important partnerships with local and national community groups, we have gained valuable insights as to the different needs of our customers. From this, we sought to change the way we do things and design a unique branch that truly puts the customer first.
Source: Down Syndrome Australia
