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Fragile X Family: ‘We’re out there, but no one knows’

Wife Sharon, husband Eugene, eldest son Ben, daughter Emily, and youngest son Gabe, of inner south Canberra, are proud to say they are not a perfectly normal family, thank you very much. “Because...

Music program for Canberrans with disabilities receives cash injection

Music for Canberra’s innovative program for adults living with disability has been supported by The Snow Foundation for the past 13 years. From a pool of 171 grant applicants, the Music Abilities Program (MAP) was selected for a further $50,000 from the Foundation to be distributed over a five-year period.

Mini Woolies opens at The Woden School

Last Thursday 21 July, a mini supermarket launched at The Woden School in Deakin, introducing hands-on learning to the education of students with additional needs. The mini Woolworths store mimics the operations of...

Canberrans with disabilities get down at the disco!

Dancing and jiving with your friends to iconic disco soundtracks is a universal experience, and Canberrans living with disabilities deserve to have a safe space to dance, too.

How supporting girls with ADHD can lead to more women in STEM

After almost failing maths in high school, 18-year-old Luella Phillips is now embarking on a career in STEM, in part thanks to a tutor who supported her learning through undiagnosed ADHD. Luella always...

Be quick! Make sure you secure your exhibitor spot at this year’s Canberra Disability Expo

ImpactInstitute is excited to present the Canberra Disability Expo, to be held on Friday 2 and Saturday 3 September at EPIC.

Pearce has new swing for people with disabilities

A new Liberty Swing opened this week at Pearce Community Centre so people with disability who use a wheelchair could have fun.

Opinion: Albanese’s NDIS interview backlash detracts from real issue

As news that Anthony Albanese failed to recall NDIS policy details dominates the headlines, I can’t help but feel frustration that the focus is on ‘memorisation’ over ‘implementation’.

To the editor: Confused by apparent double standards

This letter writer is confused that those incensed by Scott Morrison saying he was lucky to have healthy children, are not incensed when unborn babies with a disability are aborted.

PM Scott Morrison faces backlash over disability comment

Senior Liberals have defended the prime minister's comment that he was "blessed" to have children who did not have disabilities after a backlash. 

Consultation to make Canberra better for people with disabilities

What will Canberra look like in a decade for people with disability? How could it be better? The ACT Government wants to hear from you.

ACT’s Disability Health Strategy seeks steering committee

People with disability, families, carers and service providers are invited to join the ACT Disability Health Strategy steering committee to help shape the future of health services for Canberrans with a disability.

Young people with disabilities deserve stellar experiences

Stellar Experiences provide the opportunity for young people with disabilities and mental health conditions to experience life without limits

Opinion: Respect and make space for disability leadership

Advocacy for Inclusion's Stacy Rheese wants society to recognise and respect the diverse examples of disability leadership.

ACT Government wants to make a better Canberra for people with disabilities

The ACT Government is planning a new 10-year whole-of-government plan for people with disability to make Canberra fairer and more inclusive

I-Day: COVID-19 challenging for people with disability

For many people with disability, the impact of COVID-19 is becoming even more challenging, despite restrictions easing, advocates say.

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