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πŸŽ‰ Congratulations to the 2025 Australian of the πŸŽ‰ Congratulations to the 2025 Australian of the Year! πŸŽ‰ πŸ‘ Neale Daniher AO – Co-founder of FightMND and former Australian rules footballer. We would like to give a special shoutout to @mattformston our ambassador from the 2024 Sydney Disability Expo for his significant service to people with disability and para sports. Let's also celebrate the incredible achievements of all those recognised for their service to people with disability: Adam David Johnston, Annamaria Rachele Wood, Associate Professor Jill Christine Duncan, Brian Johnstone, Carmel Helena Crouch, David Peter Luck, James (Jim) Christopher Simpson, Joan Mckenna Kerr, Julia Clare Hales, Julian Norman Trollor, Julie Charlton, Lisa Ann Cox, Martin Wren, Maxwell Burt, Penelope Gerstle, Samantha Jayne Connor, Teresa Ann Bourke, Wesley Donald Bleakley. And our amazing gold medallists from the Paris Paralympic Games 2024: Alexa Leary, Callum Simpson, Emily Jane Beecroft, Jed Norman Altschwager, Jesse Bage Aungles, Keira Kristina Stephens, Korey Richard Boddington, Lauren Parker, Nikki Louise Ayers, Thomas James Gallagher, Timothy Jack Hodge. Visual Description: Image 1: The image is a head shot of Neale Daniher wearing a dark blue suit and a white shirt with a floral patterned tie. Image 2: The image shows Matthew Formston wearing a light grey blazer speaking on the main stage at the Sydney Disability Expo. Image credit: https://australianoftheyear.org.au/recipients/neale-daniher-ao
🌟 Discover WorkAbility Online! 🌟 Are you a 🌟 Discover WorkAbility Online! 🌟 Are you a person with disability looking for resources to support your employment journey? Or are you an employer eager to recruit people with disability? WorkAbility has you covered with FREE ONLINE TOOLS. πŸ’Ό Find more information visit: For employers: https://workabilityexpo.com.au/resources/employers/ For job seekers: https://workabilityexpo.com.au/resources/jobseekers/ Visual Description: The image is an advertisement for WorkAbility Online. On the right, a smartphone displays the WorkAbility EXPO logo and the tagline "Beyond Possible." The phone is surrounded by colourful shapes. On the left side of the image, the text reads "Discover WorkAbility Online," with "Connecting employers and people with disability" below it. The WorkAbility logo is positioned in the top left corner of the image.
The Australian Government has launched a new strat The Australian Government has launched a new strategy to ensure First Nations people with disability receive the culturally safe and accessible support they need through the NDIS. 🌟 This is a big step forward in overcoming the challenges and barriers faced by First Nations people in accessing NDIS services. ❀️ Let's spread the word about the NDIS First Nations Strategy 2025-2030 and support its implementation. Together, we can make a real difference! #NDIS #FirstNations #Inclusion #Accessibility Visual Description: The image has a purple background with the text "ndis" in white, "First Nations Strategy" in orange and "2025-30" in white. The background has a teal blue stripe at the top and a thin yellow stripe below it. There are three First Nations inspired designs, with the colours orange, yellow, teal, and white.
Geelong WorkAbility Expo πŸ“… 14 & 15 March 2025 Geelong WorkAbility Expo πŸ“… 14 & 15 March 2025 ⏰ 9am - 3pm πŸ“ Geelong Arena 🎟 Free Entry https://workabilityexpo.com.au/.../geelong-workability-expo/ for all details Our WorkAbility Expos are designed to connect you with inclusive employers, provide practical workshops, and offer valuable resources to support your journey to employment. Join us at the Geelong WorkAbility Expo to explore new opportunities, build your skills, and connect with employers who value inclusion. WorkAbility Expos are funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. Visual description: The image has a red background with the text "WorkAbility is coming to Geelong" in large font. Below this, there is a yellow box containing the text "14 FRI & 15 SAT MAR 2025." In the bottom left corner of the image, the WorkAbility logo is displayed.
Who's excited? πŸŽ‰ Tomorrow is All Abilities Day Who's excited? πŸŽ‰ Tomorrow is All Abilities Day at the Australian Open! 🎾 This special day will showcase the diverse ways people with disability thrive in every aspect of tennis. Expect live performances, games and Q&A sessions. If you're in Melbourne, come along and support the event! If you can't make it in person, you can still join the fun by watching the Australian Open live and free on the 9Network & 9Now, and by following along on the Australian Open socials. πŸ”— @australianopen Visual Description: The image displays the Australian Open's tournament's logo, which is a stylised "AO" in white against a blue background. The text "ALL ABILITIES DAY" is written above the logo. The logo is positioned in the centre of the image, and the text is centred above it.
Australia has launched its first-ever National Aut Australia has launched its first-ever National Autism Strategy! The $42 million plan aims to create a safe and inclusive society where all autistic people are supported and empowered to thrive. Over the next 7 years, the strategy will focus on four key areas: πŸ’™ Social Inclusion πŸ’™ Economic Inclusion πŸ’™ Diagnosis, Services, and Support πŸ’™ Health Learn more about the National Autism Strategy 2025-2031 on the DSS website: https://www.dss.gov.au/national-autism-strategy Visual Description: The image has a purple background with the words "National Autism Strategy" in white text. Below the text are four wavy lines in orange, yellow, blue and green.
πŸŽ‰ Happy New Year! πŸŽ‰ We are filled with joy πŸŽ‰ Happy New Year! πŸŽ‰ We are filled with joy and gratitude for the connections we made and the progress we achieved in 2024. Your support means everything to us. Join us in 2025 for a series of Disability Expos and Workability Expos! Find an event near you and register online now. Let's keep empowering each other in the new year. Link to Geelong: https://geelongdisabilityexpo.com.au/ Link to Nepean: https://nepeandisabilityexpo.com.au/ Link to Adelaide: https://workabilityexpo.com.au/events/adelaide-workability-expo/ Link to Hunter: https://hunterdisabilityexpo.com.au/ Link to Virtual: https://workabilityexpo.com.au/events/ Link to Gold Coast: https://goldcoastdisabilityexpo.com.au/ Link to Darwin: https://workabilityexpo.com.au/events/darwin-workability-expo/ Link to Sydney: https://sydneydisabilityexpo.com.au/ Link to Canberra: https://canberradisabilityexpo.com.au/ Link to Brisbane: https://brisbanedisabilityexpo.com.au/ Link to Melbourne: https://melbournedisabilityexpo.com.au/ Visual Description: The image shows a 2025 calendar of Disability and WorkAbility Expos in Australia. It lists dates, cities, and types of expos, including Geelong, Nepean, Adelaide, Hunter, Virtual, Gold Coast, Darwin, Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, and Melbourne. The calendar uses blue and orange colours and shows the Disability Expo and WorkAbility Expo logos.
Today, on the International Day of People with Dis Today, on the International Day of People with Disability, let's take a moment to reflect on the importance of inclusivity and accessibility in our communities. ❀️ Imagine a world where everyone feels valued and included, no matter their abilities. Let's celebrate the strength and contributions of people with disability. 🌟 Take action today! Support organisations that advocate for disability rights, learn about accessibility, and promote inclusive practices at work and in your community. 🌏 Visual Description: The image is a graphic for International Day of People with Disability. It shows a blue silhouette of a person with outstretched arms, set against a blue background with yellow, orange, and blue abstract shapes. The text "International Day of People with Disability" is displayed in large, bold letters at the top, followed by the text "Be part of creating an inclusive and diverse community." The date "3 December" is displayed below this, along with a calendar icon.
πŸš€ Just 1 day to go until the Wollongong WorkAbi πŸš€ Just 1 day to go until the Wollongong WorkAbility Expo! πŸš€ Get ready for an incredible day filled with opportunities and inspiration! 🌟 πŸ“… 3rd December 2024 πŸ•˜ 10am - 3pm πŸ“The Fraternity Club, Fairy Meadow 🎟 Free Entry Visit https://workabilityexpo.com.au/events/wollongong-workability-expo/ for all details #WorkAbilityDisabilityExpo Visual Description: The image is a countdown for the WorkAbility EXPO in Wollongong. It has a large pink clock face with a white hand. The background is an off-white colour, decorated with colourful flowers and abstract shapes. The WorkAbility logo is displayed at the top, and the words "DAY LEFT" are written in large, bold letters below the number "1". The bottom of the image shows a green band with the word "Wollongong" in white.
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