In recognition of International Day of People with Disability (I-Day) on 3 December, today’s Newslines Radio program looks at the importance of celebrating the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability.
The National Homelessness Services Achievement Awards recognise the outstanding achievements and contributions that community organisations and services around Australia make to supporting people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
The Wheel of Life was turning, basketballs were flying and students of all ages were strutting their stuff on the dance floor at last week's Vibe 3on3 Hip Hop and Basketball Challenge in Goulburn, New South Wales.
Nadia Lindop, Executive Officer of the Machado Joseph Disease (MJD) Foundation, is thrilled the Foundation has been selected as a finalist for the Australian Government’s 2012 National Disability Awards.
David Dewey, who's family are part of the Wangaratta Aboriginal community, and his partner, Kat Nicholson are carers for their daughter Keva, who has cerebral palsy.
Margaret Marlingar’s life is centred on caring for family members. She is one of many aged Aboriginal carers, who are the backbone of many families living with disabilities.
