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Growing Victoria’s Changing Places network
Thursday 22/06/2023
Victoria’s network of fully accessible Changing Places toilets is growing. The Victorian Government has announced $2.3 million in funding for 13 new C
Australia's first purpose built office for the Deaf community in Melbourne.
Monday 19/06/2023
Features of the office include wide hallways and meeting rooms specifically designed to overcome communication barriers.
Light switches on the outs
Australian Team Wins Nine Medals At Virtus Global Games
Thursday 15/06/2023
The Australian team has won nine medals, including three gold, at the 2023 Virtus Global Games in France.
The Virtus Global Games are the
No mountain too high: Paul conquers Australia's tallest peak.
Wednesday 14/06/2023
Since losing his sight, Paul has faced challenges head on and believes that anything is possible.
When life handed this Melbourne man an unimaginab
Mobility Equipment Hire
Monday 05/06/2023
Travellers Aid provides a wide range of hire mobility equipment, conveniently available from our service sites at Southern Cross and Flinders Street S
Giant quests for gold in Berlin and AAA Play Ambassador ready to make her mark!
Tuesday 30/05/2023
Special Olympics World Games 2023 will take place from the 17th -25th June in Berlin.
It will see 7,000 athletes representing 190 delega
Australia's tennis world champions heading to the Virtus Global Games in France
Tuesday 30/05/2023
The Global Games 2023 are taking place in Vichy, France from June 4th - 10th.
This is a "global sporting event, with 14 world championships h
Getting the right help for you and the person you’re caring for
Monday 29/05/2023
The needs of people living with a disability are diverse and unique. Getting the right help can mean an improved quality of life for you and the perso
Accessibility of Touchscreen Technology
Monday 22/05/2023
Blind Citizens Australia (BCA) knows that touchscreen technology compromises the independence of people who are blind or vision impaired in many areasGlobal Accessibility Awareness Day!
Friday 19/05/2023
Thursday, May 18, 2023, marked the 12th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learni
National Volunteer Week
Wednesday 17/05/2023
This week we celebrate National Volunteer Week.
AAA Play and Reclink Australia would like to thank and acknowledge all of our amazing volunteers wh
Free acting workshop for vision and/or hearing impaired actors with Andy Mcphee
Monday 15/05/2023
International Actor and Acting Coach Andy McPhee will be holding a free one-day workshop for vision and/or hearing-impaired actors.
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Kingston all-abilities netball team proves 'life-changing' for players, boosts club.
Friday 12/05/2023
A disability services provider and a sporting club in a small town in South Australia's south-east have set up a netball team for people of all abilit
The day after Paralympic swimmer Katja Dedekind broke a world record, endometriosis left her bedridden
Wednesday 10/05/2023
As we continue to spread the word following Endometriosis Awareness Month in March.
Here is a story about a 21 year old young Australian Paralympia
Sport Access Foundation offering sporting grants
Friday 05/05/2023
Sport Access Foundation (SAF) provides annual grants to support 7-17 year-olds with disability to access and further develop their chosen sporting pat
Hays Paddock Playground renewal
Thursday 04/05/2023
Hays Paddock playground in Kew East is being renewed due to its age and condition. Boroondara Council asked their community for feedback to help guide
TOPGOLF announces partnership with Special Olympics, will become an officially sanctioned event
Tuesday 02/05/2023
Have you recently fallen in love with the rise of Topgolf? Do you wish you can compete in it on the world-stage playing for your country?
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How to create a more equitable future for women with a disability in sport
Wednesday 26/04/2023
After a "planned routine hip surgery" in 2012, Georgia Munro - Cook's life changed forever. Her "excruciating chronic pain, limited walking ability, a
Victoria Walks - Accessible Walks project launched
Friday 21/04/2023
Victoria taking strides toward more inclusive green spaces
More people with disabilities will now be able to enjoy one of Australia’s greatest past
Building Inclusive Sport Clubs
Wednesday 19/04/2023
Enrol Now!
Registrations have opened for the 'Building Inclusive Sport Clubs' Program in Victoria, sporting organisations are invited to attend a s
Star athlete and diversity advocate, Adam influences positive change
Wednesday 19/04/2023
Adam, who has autism, is a trans male and is a Powerlifting Champion, has a growing number of sporting medals and academic awards. Some of these inclu
Powerchair Football wins fans
Tuesday 18/04/2023
It's less than 100 days before Australia, and New Zealand, welcome the footballing world to our shores for the FIFA Women's World Cup.
Part of the
Outdoors Victoria Disability and Inclusion in the outdoors Workshop
Friday 14/04/2023
Making the outdoors inclusive and accessible.
Outdoors Victoria will be hosting a first-ever face-to-face session for outdoor activity providers an
Sensory Zone at GMHBA Stadium
Wednesday 12/04/2023
SENSORY ZONE CATS CONNECT
Focus areas: Accessibility, community equity and connection
"The Geelong Cats and Kardinia Park Stadium Trust par