News & Projects

Push to help disabled find jobs
The Federal Government has launched a new inquiry designed to put more people with mental health issues and other disabilities into work. Read more

Conferences

AFDO Conference 2008 - Policy for Us, About Us! A Practical Revolution in the Lives of People with Disabilities
Read more. Posted: 9-7-2008
2008 Brain Injury Australia National Conference – “Insights and Solutions”
Read more. Posted: 9-7-2008
Young People in Nursing Homes Shaping the Future Today Conference
Read more. Posted: 8-7-2008
First AFDO Conference - pre notice
Read more. Posted: 17-6-2008
First AFDO Conference
Read more. Posted: 5-6-2008
Communities in Control Conference 2008
Read more. Posted: 2-6-2008

Current Newsletters

AMILE, GOING THE DISTANCE Newsletter
Read more. Posted: 8-7-2008

Forums

To be or not to be inclusive Forum
Read more. Posted: 23-7-2008
National Disability Insurance Rountable, 2pm Thursday, 7 August, 2008
Read more. Posted: 8-7-2008
Disability and Sexuality Forum - Geelong
Read more. Posted: 17-6-2008
Disability and Sexuality Forum - Broadmeadows
Read more. Posted: 17-6-2008
Discussion Forum - Disability Issues - Kelvin Thompson, Member for Wills
Read more. Posted: 28-5-2008

News and Media Releases

A great day for Australians with disability, but there is still much to achieve
Read more. Posted: 23-7-2008
RUDD GOVERNMENT TO IMPROVE AUSTRALIA’S DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION SYSTEM
Read more. Posted: 21-7-2008
A battler for a fairer deal!
Read more. Posted: 8-7-2008
Rudd Government Proposes Ratification of UN Disabilities Convention
Read more. Posted: 17-6-2008
Streamlining of Individual Support Packages.
Read more. Posted: 17-6-2008
Victoria - $2.5 million vehicle modification scheme for peoplewith a disability
Read more. Posted: 17-6-2008
Communique from the Disability Ministers' meeting today
Read more. Posted: 5-6-2008
Waverly Helpmates
Read more. Posted: 3-6-2008

New Publication

New Publication on CRPD
Read more. Posted: 23-7-2008

New Reports and Papers

Taxi report calls for more wheelchair-accessible taxis for Melbourne
Read more. Posted: 16-6-2008

Tenders/Expressions of Interest

Call for Expressions of Interest for HaS Conference 2009 program
Read more. Posted: 15-7-2008
VEC Voting and Enrolment Barriers for Victorians with disabilities
Read more. Posted: 17-6-2008
Enrolment and voting research
Read more. Posted: 27-5-2008

Training and Workshops

Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities: Training workshops
Read more. Posted: 16-7-2008
elbourne - Disability Related Legislation - How Do The Pieces Fit?
Read more. Posted: 8-7-2008
Preliminary Notice: Deaf Workshop
Read more. Posted: 17-6-2008
Domestic Violence and Women With Disabilities
Read more. Posted: 5-6-2008
Making a Complaint to the Disability Services Commissioner
Read more. Posted: 5-6-2008
A quick heads-up from the Headstart Team!
Read more. Posted: 3-6-2008

Upcoming Events

International Day of People with Disabiliy 2008 - Event Registration Now Open
Read more. Posted: 8-7-2008
Launch of Summer Foundation Knowledge Network
Read more. Posted: 28-5-2008

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