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ACL Disability Services

Helping adults with mild to moderate learning disabilities live as independently as possible in the general community. Home of Gig Buddies Sydney

This is a non-profit organisation oriented to service people with mild to moderate intellectual disability.

16/03/2026

“Do you fancy a trip to the Mile High City?” I asked my friend Anthony, who uses an electric wheelchair.

‘Erm, it doesn’t sound very accessible, mate,’ he pointed out. “I mean, how do you get up there? Is there a lift?”

“No idea,” I had to admit. “Sod it,” he replied. “Let’s go.”

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11/03/2026

Last year he had his hearing checked at Specsavers in Swindon, who sponsor the club; as part of their relationship, most players and staff had their hearing and vision checked and, as a result, one player is also thought to be exploring hearing aids.

Holloway’s test found mild hearing loss in both ears. He particularly struggled with word-endings such as “s”, “p” and “sh”. “Afterwards I was shocked, really, to see what I’d lost. You half-think: ‘Do I really want them [hearing aids]?’ Do I want to be seen as deaf and old?’ But, you know what, it’s the best thing I’ve ever done. I’m sitting here talking to you, clear as a bell. Before I’d have been guessing what you’re saying.”

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09/03/2026

"I think when we're sitting far back sometimes it's hard to see the potential, but if there are more disabled actors, there will be more jobs and we will have lots of opportunities,"

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04/03/2026

“In Let Me In, Let Me Out, Hugo Flavelle takes audiences on a tour of galleries and theatres he has struggled in around Perth – creating a protest crossed with a mobile rave”

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02/03/2026

“What we have here is technology weaponised to strip disabled people of their agency and dignity, turning our lived experiences into digital caricatures for the profit and titillation of others.”

https://bit.ly/4aYeyJQ

25/02/2026

“The diagnostic process usually requires multiple referrals, meaning high out-of-pocket fees, and Medicare rebates are only available to eligible patients under the age of 25.”

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23/02/2026

“Advocates want to see a website or phone application created to indicate where the safe and accessible spaces are in their community.”

https://bit.ly/4av3uoN

18/02/2026

“Olivia Jackson felt invisible for over ten years working in a supermarket as a Deaf woman.

But she's finally found her true calling after swapping shelf stocking for a job as a support worker helping other Deaf people to achieve their goals.”

https://bit.ly/4qEOU2O

16/02/2026

“Merlin Entertainments has backtracked on its controversial plan to tighten access to its disability queuing system at its theme parks following strong criticism from people with autism, ADHD and anxiety.”

https://bit.ly/46dzA5Y

11/02/2026

“Reasons to Stay is a su***de prevention project based around a website.

Strangers submit letters, written for people struggling with their mental health.

…. Reasons to Stay has delivered about 250,000 letters in seven days.”

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09/02/2026

“I can't help but think of all those little kids out there who will be able to relate to the storyline…..”

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04/02/2026

“The duo has been performing the "medley of Australiana references" across the Upper Hunter and has now received a Create NSW grant to take the show on the road.”

https://bit.ly/49VVQ6I

Address

125 Blues Point Road
Mcmahons Point, NSW
2060

Website

http://www.assistcom.org/

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