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This week is Hearing Awareness Week from 20 – 26 August 2017. Hearing Awareness Week is Australia’s annual event to raise community awareness of deafness and ways to protect your hearing.

On Sunday 20 August, BSL LAC presented at the Healthy Hearing Expo which was held at the Abbotsford Convent. Local Area Coordinators Pia Wakefield and Michael Parremore met with deaf and hard of hearing people and service providers and provided information about the NDIS and other services provided by the ...

The Darebin City Council is planning to build four Changing Places in Darebin over the next four years. They are seeking feedback from the community about Changing Places and whether they would be helpful in Darebin.

What are Changing Places?

Changing Places are larger than standard accessible toilets, and have extra features and more space to meet the needs of people with a disability and their carers.

How is it different to a standard accessible toilet?

A standard accessible toilet is designed for independent ...

Victorians with a disability will have the opportunity to become leaders in their community thanks to a new program aiming to empower and increase confidence.

In partnership with Leadership Victoria and the Disability Leadership Institute, the Disability Leadership Program offers scholarships, mentoring, role shadowing and networking for Victorians with a disability to gain valuable leadership development and training.

Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing Martin Foley today opened applications for a range of scholarships and development opportunities, as part of the Disability ...