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The Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) is pleased to be participating again this year in the 12th Session of the Conference of States Parties (CoSP) to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).  The annual conference brings together countries that have ratified the United Nations CRPD and representatives from AFDO and civil society organisations […]

Source: AFDO

With just a few days to go until polling day, we thought it was a good time to have a last look at how the Liberal, Labor and Greens parties have responded. DSA has developed a document comparing the policies of the three major parties on disability specific issues.

Source: Down Syndrome Australia

Deafblind Awareness Week 2019 24 JUNE – 30 JUNE 2019 Theme: “Losing your sight and sound but not your identity” (HKC, 2018) Deafblind Australia, Deafblind Victoria and Able Australia are holding a special day together to celebrate the lives of people who are deafblind.   JOIN US FOR AN EVENTFUL EXPERIENCE AT: Where: Ross House […]

Source: Deafblind Australia

Wendy Arentz from Tumut in the NSW Riverina was born with central vision loss and hearing problems, but her limited sight deteriorated in her 20s. Mrs Arentz was referred to the NDIS in July 2017 and since then she has had nothing but positive experiences. She now has a guide dog, Amos, and equipment that […]

Source: DANA

Down Syndrome Australia (DSA) has published a new resource to support the mental health of people with Down syndrome. Down syndrome and Mental Health provides information and tips for people with Down syndrome and their families to help maintain good mental health.

Source: Down Syndrome Australia