NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme

26/07/2025

Growing up, Cheryl never really felt included at concerts and live shows.

But thanks to the increased presence of Auslan interpreters at performances in recent years, she has found a new love of live music.

For Cheryl and others like her in the deaf and hard of hearing communities, Auslan interpreters don't just allow them to understand the words – they can feel the music and stories just as richly as every other attendee.

Read more at 💻 https://ow.ly/Ri9f50WrCLx

📰 ABC News

25/07/2025

Antonia's story as a carer is one of understanding, compassion and love.

After her daughter’s autism diagnosis, Antonia became her biggest advocate and supporter. She learned how to care for her daughter in a way that met her needs, understanding her daughter in a new whole way.

Read more at 💻 https://ow.ly/1ujr50WrEkO

📰 Carers Victoria

This story has been shared under a pseudonym and with stock imagery.

25/07/2025

25/07/2025

Did you know the NDIS website has a list of common words we use and what they mean?

Check out the glossary and learn how to say some of our key terms in Auslan while you're there!

Learn more at 💻 https://ow.ly/Nfir50WrCGT

24/07/2025

Vision Australia is helping connect everyone to their local news through the Early Morning Paper Round. 🗞️

You can listen in to Vision Australia Radio from 7am to 9am weekday mornings to hear national and state newspapers read live.

Listen in at 💻 https://ow.ly/JWBo50WrEbC

23/07/2025

Are you looking for more provider information?

Head over to our official LinkedIn channel where we share more of our provider specific content and updates.

Check it out at 💻 https://ow.ly/Rhct50WrBfs

23/07/2025

We’re making it easier to understand what NDIS funding can be used for.

Supports are separated into 2 lists:

✅ NDIS supports

❌ Not NDIS supports.

You're in control of your funding, so it's important that the supports you buy are NDIS supports and in line with your plan.

To help participants use their funds correctly, we’re contacting those who purchase something incorrectly.

If you would like more help understanding what can and cannot be purchased with your NDIS funding, check the supports lists at 💻 https://ow.ly/WRVa50WrEqM

23/07/2025

The countdown is officially on: one year until the Australian Deaf Games returns in 2026!

The Australian Deaf Games is the premier multi-sport event for Australia's deaf and hard of hearing community.
Next July, more than 1,000 participants will gather on Queensland's Sunshine Coast to compete in over 20 events. Following the hugely successful 2024 Games in Newcastle, Deaf Connect is also proudly returning as Principal Games Sponsor.

Athletes are already training hard to prepare for their next shot at glory in what promises to be an incredible celebration of sporting prowess and community.

Read more at 💻 https://ow.ly/QlEK50WrB1s

📷: Our Sunshine Coast

22/07/2025

Looking for accessible and inclusive activities in Melbourne?

The City of Melbourne has created an inclusive and accessible online guide. The list includes everything from attractions and experiences to dietary guides and interactive access maps.

Check out the list at 💻 https://ow.ly/TvhL50WrE9C

📷 Image: What's On Melbourne

22/07/2025

Nas Campanella is the first blind newsreader in the world. 🙌🏼

Nas is blind and has a neurological condition means that she can’t read braille. Impressively, she communicates the news by listening to a prompter in her ear.

You might recognise her voice from Triple J radio or from her work as the Disability Affairs Reporter for the ABC.

Chatting on an episode of ‘The Imperfects’ podcast, Nas talks about her relationship with her disability and how it shapes her identity.

She dives into some powerful conversations and shares why, if a magical operation could restore her sight, she wouldn’t change a thing.

Listen to the podcast at 💻 https://ow.ly/jAHx50WrBoO

21/07/2025

Join Deaf Connect and introduce your child to the wonderful world of books. 📖

For children aged 3+ years, Auslan Storytime and Rhymetime are free, fun and interactive sessions lead by a Deaf storyteller.

Sessions are aimed at supporting early literacy skills in Auslan and written English through interactive stories, songs, and activities designed to support diverse learning styles.

Sessions available in NSW and Queensland.

Find out more at 💻
https://ow.ly/l2BT50WrCW4

📷 Image: Deaf Connect

21/07/2025

Join us in celebrating the first episode of 'Elevating Yarns', a powerful new podcast from the First Peoples Disability Network! 🎙️

In the debut episode, we hear from Aunty Kay Sadler, a proud Worimi woman of the Biripi nation, FPDN board member and passionate advocate.

Here, we learn about her lived experience navigating life as a First Nations woman with disability.

Aunty Kay shares her powerful story of resilience, leadership, and unyielding passion for inclusivity, justice and community care.

Check out this new series sharing the powerful voices and stories of First Peoples with disability at 💻 https://ow.ly/mXwL50WrAXk