The Whyalla community purchased three beach access wheelchairs that have only been used for a few events because they are not covered by public liability insurance.
Category Archives: Community Organisations
Power of social media harnessed to save WA communities from funding cuts
A clash with the WA Government over funding, teaches organisers of regional community centres the power of social media in telling their stories and harnessing collective power.
Designers bringing a sense of style to people often forgotten by fashion
Choosing an outfit is something most of us take for granted, but for tens of thousands of Australians with disabilities it can be a painful experience. But a small coterie of Australian designers are out to change that.
Productivity Commission calls for Veterans’ Affairs Department to be shut down
A draft report from the Productivity Commission calls for the formation of the Ministry of Defence Personnel and Veterans to deal with policy, with a Veteran Services Commission providing support in what would be the biggest shake-up to the portfolio since World War II.
What is Advance Australia, the new conservative lobby group taking on Get Up!
Australia has a new conservative lobby group that wants to knock on your door, get in your ear and ultimately swing your vote.
Disability services company’s collapse leaves workers with disabilities without homes, jobs
Workers and residents of a Hunter Valley disability services company are distraught over loss of their home, community and livelihood.
‘Why I stay’: Darwin residents explain why they call the Top End home
For several years the Northern Territory's population has been shrinking, and the news about the economy hasn't been encouraging. But many long-term Territorians still love to call it home.
Regional economy benefits from refugee resettlement, report says
The community of Karen refugees living in Bendigo Victoria have contributed almost $70m to the local economy, with a new report highlighting the economic potential of regional refugee re-settlement.
End of night bus could spell disaster for road safety
The forced closure of a country 'booze bus' service will remove the only safe transport option in the town, and locals warn the closure will cause drivers to take risks on the road.
‘Rewarding local produce’: International movement encourages sustainable and ethical farming
A powerful alternative to the negatives of fast food is having a positive impact on the people who choose what they eat.