Disability News for Australia and New Zealand Region | Publications
Summary: The Disabled World list of publications for the Australia and New Zealand region encompasses a wide range of disability-related topics, providing valuable information for people with disabilities, their families, and caregivers. These articles and papers cover subjects such as early childhood intervention, accessible banknotes, housing conditions, national disability insurance schemes, and mental health support. The collection includes news updates, research findings, policy analyses, and community initiatives, offering insights into disability rights, healthcare, education, and social inclusion. These resources serve as a comprehensive source of knowledge, helping readers stay informed about recent developments, understand complex issues, and access support services in the disability sector across Australia and New Zealand.
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| Title and Description | Ed | Publish Revised |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Intervention Australia (ECIA) - Working Together Agreement Package The Working Together Agreement package has been developed for use by families, early childhood educators and early childhood intervention practitioners to promote a coordinated approach to early childhood inclusion. | 14 Feb 2017 | |
| Australia Launches Braille Banknotes The new banknotes are the culmination of many years of research and trial and extensive consultation. | 1 Sep 2016 3 May 2020 | |
| Over a Million Australians Live in Unhealthy Housing Conditions Research highlights link between poor living conditions and health, and estimates over one million Australians are living in sub-standard housing. | 25 Aug 2016 5 May 2020 | |
| Hands off the NDIS: Australian Cross Disability Alliance Reports that Australian Federal Government is considering changes to funding and governance of NDIS have alarmed people with disability. | 9 Mar 2016 8 Sep 2021 | |
| National Cross Disability Alliance for Australians with Disabilities Alliance representing people with disability to provide advice to Australian Government on improving social and economic participation, and breaking down barriers. | 6 Feb 2015 8 Sep 2021 | |
| Cancer Rates and Burden in Australia Snapshot of cancer in Australia based on cancer data holdings and reports including statistics on incidence mortality survival and participation in national cancer screening programs. | 8 Dec 2011 | |
| Australia's National Disability Insurance Scheme: Every Australian Counts Every Australian Counts is the campaign for the introduction of a National Disability Insurance Scheme in Australia. | 26 Jul 2011 5 Feb 2022 | |
| Intellectual Disability Mental Illness is an Unmet Need Calling for better recognition services and funding for people who have both an intellectual disability and mental illness. | 1 Jun 2011 | |
| Australian Disability Support Pension Recipients Who Are Denied Right to Travel Freely Internationally Thousands of Australian Disability Support Pension recipients like to spend as much time as possible overseas. | 9 Feb 2011 9 Jun 2022 | |
| Malnutrition: A skeleton in the Australian Health Care Closest Many elderly Australians are either admitted to hospital suffering malnutrition or become malnourished while in hospital. | 8 Feb 2011 | |
| NSW Seniors Card Discount Directories Out this Week The 2011 Seniors Card Discount Directories will be sent to NSW Seniors Card holders from today. | 19 Jan 2011 | |
| Australian Aid Improving Lives of People with Disability Release of report on AusAid work overseas to improve the lives of people with disability. | 8 Dec 2010 | |
| Australian Deaf Community Celebrates National Awareness Week The NSW Minister for Disability Services encouraged people to learn more about the deaf community. | 16 Oct 2010 19 Apr 2015 | |
| Dance Troupe with Intellectual and Physical Disabilities Visit Disneyland Dance group of children and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities from Sydney will be performing at Disneyland in California this week. | 7 Oct 2010 18 Mar 2015 | |
| Australian Gillard Government Silent on Disabilities Report Government remains silent as thousands of Australians with intellectual and developmental disabilities subject to serious abuses of human rights. | 4 Oct 2010 | |
| Disability Rights: Self-Determination Funding Australia Australian disability advocacy group calls for individualized funding, barrier removal, and inclusive policy development aligned with CRPD human rights standards. | ✓ ✓ | 30 Aug 2010 22 Jan 2026 |
| Canon's Continued Support for People with Disability is Good Business Canon Australia will honor seventy employees at New Horizons Enterprises Limited. | 27 Aug 2010 | |
| Murrays Bus Company Faces Discrimination Complaint - Australia Disability News Public transport providers have a legal obligation to ensure all new vehicles comply with national Disability Standards. | 18 Aug 2010 | |
| Outstanding Australian Carers to be Recognized Minister for Disability Services Peter Primrose more than 90 awards would be presented covering every community in the State. | 16 Aug 2010 | |
| Disability and Decision 2010 - The Coalition Need to Get it Right - Australia Lack of awareness of how barriers to social activities can keep people with disability marginalized and excluded in our community. | 9 Aug 2010 | |
| Needs of Students with a Disability and Their Families Recognized The Coalition have assured that nationally agreed definitions of disabilities will be secured before July 2011. | 6 Aug 2010 | |
| National Disability Insurance Scheme Must be at the Core of Any National Disability Strategy - Disability News Australia National disability insurance scheme that provides long-term care and support to all Australians with a serious or profound disability. | 30 Jul 2010 | |
| New Disability Standards for New Buildings in Australia Australian government wants all new homes to better accommodate senior citizens and people with disabilities. | 13 Jul 2010 | |
| Response to Enabling Australia - Joint Statement Migration Report offers opportunity for Gillard Government to change outmoded legislation. | 7 Jul 2010 | |
| 2010 Disability Services Census - Australia The Disability Services Census for 2010 will be sent to service providers on 1 July 2010 for completion by Friday 23 July 2010. | 20 Jun 2010 | |
| Absurdity of Excluding People with Disability from Australia Australian practice of subjecting potential migrants and refugees to Australia to health assessments to determine eligibility is discriminatory. | 19 Jun 2010 25 Dec 2024 | |
| Heart and Stroke Deaths Peak in Winter Rates of cardiovascular disease increase dramatically in Australian winters. | 26 May 2010 | |
| NSW Aging and Disability Services Commitment Continues Outgoing Minister for aging and Disability Services Paul Lynch has welcomed the appointment of Peter Primrose to the portfolio. | 21 May 2010 9 Jan 2018 | |
| Launch of Children with Disability Australia Launch of Children with Disability Australia representing Australian children and youths with disabilities. | 19 May 2010 | |
| Height Adjustable Examination Beds in Doctors Surgeries for Disability Access Doctors surgeries to have height adjustable examination beds for better access to medical care for people with a disability. | 14 Apr 2010 | |
| Disability Care Beds Concern - Disability News Australia Plan to provide 300 new residential care beds for the severely disabled. | 15 Feb 2010 19 May 2010 | |
| Fraser Coast Housing for Persons with a Disability Properties will increase amount of affordable accommodation for people with a disability in Bundaberg and Hervey Bay. | 11 Jan 2010 | |
| Better Beach Access for Tasmania's Disabled Tasmania's beach access program funds safer, inclusive experiences for people with disabilities via audits and events, led by government and surf lifesavers. | ✓ ✓ | 8 Dec 2009 1 Oct 2025 |
| Australia to Improve Media Access for Vision and Hearing Impaired Access to television cinema and other electronic media for people with a hearing or vision impairment. | 27 Nov 2009 | |
| Australia Considers New Disability Approach Productivity Commission will investigate new approaches for funding and delivering long-term disability care and support. | 23 Nov 2009 1 May 2010 | |
| Australia's First All Abilities Playground Livvis Place at Timbrell Park is the initiative of the Touched by Olivia Foundation and the result of a unique partnership of three founding partners. | 2 Nov 2009 5 Jul 2010 | |
| Australian Hospital Infections Cost $1 billion in Lost Bed Days Infections caught in hospital are costing the Australian healthcare system more than 850,000 lost bed days. | 2 Sep 2009 2 Aug 2010 | |
| World-first May Revolutionize Child Sponsorship The program differs from other similar sponsorships by putting all donors in touch with a single symbolic child. | 9 Aug 2009 | |
| Australian Disability Report Strengthens Argument for Long Term Care Scheme Carers devote their lives to supporting a disabled loved one investing all of their financial emotional and physical resources until there is nothing left.. | 7 Aug 2009 | |
| National's Disability Policy One Big Empty Space I am appalled at the resounding silence and lack of action from the National Government to the disability sector. | 4 May 2009 | |
| Australia Improving Lives of Landmine Survivors Australia will provide $2.4 million for prosthetics and the rehabilitation of Iraqi landmine survivors and other victims of conflict. | 4 Apr 2009 | |
| Workplace Disability Management Program a First Institution to offer a specialized training and professional certification program in workplace disability management. | 17 Mar 2009 | |
| Australian Community Site for Parents Raising Kids with Autism Spectrum Raising Children Network will today launch the national website for parents of young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. | 24 Feb 2009 |
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