Newsletters and articles of interest

Arts/Music

Arts Access Victoria News - Art, News & Events for artists with a disability

Autism

Aspect Practice - A quarterly e-newsletter from Aspect Australia
I Can Network - Driving a rethink of Autism from 'I can't' to 'I can'
Irabina - Regular updates around Autism
Amaze E-Spectrum - Peak organisation for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for Victoria
Autism CRC News - The world’s first cooperative research effort focused on autism across the lifespan
AllPlay - Research resources which spans disability and inclusion, motor development, mental health, attachment, physical activity, social and emotional development, education, sleep, early intervention, public health and epidemiology
EIs for Autism - Resources and newsletter

Extra Resources:

Advocacy/Rights

The Advocate - Disability Discrimination Legal Service newsletter
Disability Services Commissioner - A quarterly newsletter
Australian Human Rights Commission - A regular e-bulletin
VCOSS eNews - A fortnightly e-newsletter from the Victorian Council of Social Service Summer Foundation News - A regular e-newsletter from the Summer Foundation
VALiD – Victorian Advocacy League for Individuals with a Disability

Carers

Carers National News - A quarterly e-newsletter from Carers Australia
Voice - Monthly newsletter from Carers Victoria
iDareU - Inspiring People with Disabilities through Awareness, Resources, Empowerment and Unity

Commentary

John McKenna - Disability Commentator - an occasional newsletter
Disability Services Consulting – Commentary around disability

Communication

Digital Access Newsletter - Vision Australia information on training and other developments
Scope CIRCus Blog - Stories from Scope's Communication and Inclusion Resource Centre.

Community

Every Australian Counts - Online news and a newsletter you can subscribe to.
Maroondah City Council list of resources on disability that is really useful!

Disability Services

Interchange Outer East - Monthly newsletter.
The Bridge - A Dandenong based organisation doing great work
DNews - Down Syndrome Victoria monthly newsletter
Cerebral Palsy Support Network Weekly News
Deaf Accessible Business Network - Online newsletter with links to YouTube channel and website.
Emerge Newsletter - Making connections, changing lives for people affected by ME/CFS and associated conditions.
What’s the Buzz - Cerebral Palsy Support Network Weekly News

Employment/Training

In the Loop - Comprehensive weekly e-newsletter put out by Disability Employment Australia
Bus Stop Films - Teaching adults with disabilities and others from marginalised communities film studies.

General

My Disability Matters - news and opinion articles on disability issues and disability rights, as well as a social network
In Charge – Regular inspiration, contact and connections
Link Disability Magazine - A very good round up of news and events
DARU Updates - A comprehensive weekly e-newsletter
Clickability - Newsletter from a disability service ratings website
Disability Loop - A newsletter from AFDO

Leisure/Sport

Access for All Abilities (AAA) Play – a great way to find out about inclusive sport and leisure activities.
Blind Sports and Recreation Victoria - Periodic e-newsletter available from their website

NDIS

NDIS News Victoria - A periodic newsletter produced by National Disability Services (NDS)
NDIS eNewsletter - Sign up for regular updates
NDS news and newsletter – NDS is funded to provide support to Disability Services transition to the NDIS
NDIS sports guide

Transport

All Aboard - An advocacy group for accessible public transport

Vision/Hearing

Blind Sports and Recreation Victoria - Periodic e-newsletter available from their website
Deaf Accessible Business Network - Occasional newsletter
Blind Sports Victoria - Quarterly newsletter

Other

Laughter for Living - Also called Laughter Yoga or Laughter Wellness
Limbs for Life - Supporting amputees and their families (also see Limbs 4 Kids)
Extended Families Australia - A quarterly e-newsletter

Podcasts

Our Stripes podcast series - Richmond has looked within to celebrate and extend its commitment to diversity, launching a new podcast series, which features players, staff, and members from diverse and multicultural backgrounds.

One in Five, from the Melbourne Disability Institute - One in Five explores some of the most complex issues facing people with disability today.

Carers Chat Podcast - Connecting with Carers and encouraging them through the sharing of stories, ideas and through shared lived experiences.

This Girl Can Vic - Victoria is launching a podcast to help empower women to get active whenever, wherever and however they choose.

Be Healthy - a wealth of information on how to stay physically and mentally well during coronavirus.

Disability Done Different: Candid Conversations Pocast - Join DSC's (Disabilty Services Consulting) podcast series with hosts, Roland and Evie Naufal as they chat with interesting guests who have carved their own path in the disability sector - revealing battle scars, imparting wisdom and talking straight about their journeys.

ListenABLE Podcast - Hosts Dylan Alcott and Angus O’Loughlin speak to people living with disability about their lives and ask them the questions you thought were off-limits. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll learn something. This is a podcast for everyone - disabled or abled, and hopes to break down stigmas, change perceptions and to challenge what you think it’s like to live with disability. 

TIC TALKS brings you the the true stories and insights of people dedicated to inclusion, human rights and the power of sport. TIC TALKS are typically 15- 20 minutes long and explore personal stories and approaches to inclusion and human rights. The guests on TIC TALKS have different life experiences and perspectives on inclusion and human rights. The idea behind TIC TALKS is to explore the big issues of inclusion and look at the similarities and differences on inclusion between different population groups.