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25.01.2022 Just in-time for Christmas, Kmart has brought-out a new doll with Down syndrome. The Baby Charlie dolls are in the inclusivity range of products, alongside a doll who uses a wheelchair, a visually impaired doll and one that is hearing impaired. This release fosters inclusivity, well-rounded representation of people and explores diversity. A customer whose five-year-old son has Down Syndrome said she was excited about the release. "I believe these dolls are a great way to ...teach children about diversity and inclusion" Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/340Tyk7

25.01.2022 Earlier in the year, Venessa won an Art Prize from the Willoughby Council with the prize including a solo exhibition at the Dougherty Community Centre, Chatswood. The exhibition was a lifelong dream of Venessa’s but it was unfortunately delayed due to COVID. This week Venessa got to realise her dream and open her exhibition! Read more of Venessa’s story here: https://www.nbi.org.au/venessas-dream-comes-true/

23.01.2022 This Australia Day can still be celebrated, just in a rather different way. Find out the best way to spend Australia Day at home here: https://www.australiaday.com.au//ultimate-ways-to-celebra/

20.01.2022 The United Nations declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) was adopted by the General Assembly on this day in September 2007. Today the declaration is the most comprehensive international instrument on the rights of Indigenous Peoples. It establishes a universal framework of minimum standards for the survival, dignity, and well-being of the Indigenous peoples of the world and it elaborates on existing human rights standards and fundamental freedoms as they apply to the specific situation of Indigenous peoples. Read More here: https://www.un.org//declaration-on-the-rights-of-indigenou

20.01.2022 Choose Art is your Australian accessible arts directory The website is designed for and by people with a disability to explore accessible arts programs, oppo...rtunities and events near you. Tap for more: https://bit.ly/3b4yZpt Learn more about including art as one of your goals https://bit.ly/2QguvS5

19.01.2022 It’s that time of year again to get Santa photos! Due to COVID restrictions Santa photos will be a bit different this year but the one thing that hasn’t changed is Sensitive Santa. See the below link to locations that will be hosting Sensitive Santa this year.... Make sure you book in quick! Limited spots available. https://services.abilityoptions.org.au/sensitive-santa-2020/ See more

18.01.2022 Today is International Day of Sign Languages. According to the World Federation of the Deaf, there are approximately 72 million deaf people worldwide. More than 80% of them live in developing countries. Collectively, they use more than 300 different sign languages. Today aims to raise awareness of the importance of sign language in the full realisation of the human rights of people who are deaf. #IDSL2020 #SLEveryone #GlobalLeadersChallenge

18.01.2022 The International Week of the Deaf (IWD) is an initiative of the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) and was first launched in 1958 in Rome, Italy. It is celebrated annually by the global Deaf Community during the last full week of September to commemorate the same month the first World Congress of the WFD was held. The theme of the 2020 International Week of the Deaf will be Reaffirming Deaf People’s Human Rights This year, the aim is for all stakeholders to unite in endor...sement of the need to secure and promote the human rights of deaf people! http://wfdeaf.org//internation/internationalweekofthedeaf/ #SLEveryone #IDSignLanguages #IWDeaf

14.01.2022 As summer heats up, it is time to check out some fantastic accessible wheelchair beaches. You can do so here: https://bit.ly/2XZbd8h

13.01.2022 Today is RU OK Day A conversation could change a life. You don't need to be an expert to reach out - just a good friend and a great listener. Use these four steps and have a conversation that could change a life: 1. Ask R U OK? 2. Listen... 3. Encourage action 4. Check in https://vimeo.com/283591379

12.01.2022 NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year due to COVID, NAIDOC Week will be celebrated from 8-15 November. This year’s theme of Always Was, Always Will Be recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC2020

10.01.2022 A new disability podcast has launched! While Ainslee Hooper Consulting has been hard at work helping businesses create inclusive accessibility practices she's a...lso found time to launch a podcast! On 'Ainslee Hooper Chats with...' she interviews people with disability and breaks down important topics. The first podcast episode is with Autistic & non-binary Advocate Yenn Purkis Neurodiversity page Tap to listen: https://bit.ly/2DVHfM6

10.01.2022 We are passionate about supporting people with disabilities to find the ideal place to live in shared, supported independent living. We currently have a vacancy at Stanhope Gardens in Sydney. This home is on a peaceful, quiet street, with a sunny backyard and open plan living. The home is walking distance to Stanhope Village Shopping, medical facilities, leisure centre, parks, bike tracks and the new Metro Kellyville. For more information on this and other vacancies in Sydney, the Hunter Valley and the Mid North Coast regions visit https://bit.ly/2ZXwO1G

08.01.2022 Neville Thomas Bonner, a Jagera man, fought for his people 'within the system', and became the first Indigenous Senator in the Australian Parliament (1971). Today is the anniversary of Neville’s maiden speech as the first Indigenous Senator. Read More: https://www.nma.gov.au//indigenous-/people/neville-bonner

07.01.2022 Dr Jordan Nguyen is an Aussie biomedical engineer whose mind and eye controlled inventions are revolutionising the lives of people with disabilities. But it's his virtual reality program that allows people to connect with loved ones after they die that's truly mind blowing.

06.01.2022 Join us for this Global Accessibility Awareness Day.

05.01.2022 NAIDOC Virtual Indigenous Film Festival kicks ff today! Films include: In My Own Words - 11th November 7pm AEST The Song Keepers - 12th November 7pm AEST The Flood - 13th November 7pm AEST... Wik Vs Queensland - 14th November 7pm AEST Westwind: Djalu's Legacy - 15th November 7pm AEST See more

05.01.2022 Have your say and connect with others. Registrations are open for the inaugural National Youth Disability Summit. The summit is an opportunity for young people ...with a disability to come together to discuss their experiences and ask questions about what is important to them. The summit will take place online making it accessible to all youth no matter where they are. Over 5 days, the youth-led national summit will discuss key themes, including: education, employment, mental health, the NDIS and housing and inclusion. Tap to register: https://bit.ly/3iUgl6h

02.01.2022 A new range of inclusive Dolls have launched at Kmart. The dolls reflect different disabilities for more inclusive play. Click here to learn more: https://7news.com.au//kmart-praised-over-new-range-of-doll

01.01.2022 Click the link below to listen to artist Tyrown Waigana tell the story behind the artwork ‘Shape of Land’ which he created for the 2020 National NAIDOC Week poster.