Kmart has recently introduced a new range of fashion dolls, sharing their commitment to inclusion and diversity. John Gualtieri (Kmart Retail Director Australia & New Zealand) states, “We’ve dressed them in trendy outfits and named them ‘Fashion Dolls,’ to show they are just like their able-bodied friends. We want all of our customers, especially our littlest […]
With keynotes from Microsoft and Vision Australia! Help celebrate International Day of People with Disability 2019 with David Masters, Corporate Affairs Director and Accessibility Lead for Microsoft Australia. David will join sharing insights on: How we can all use Microsoft’s tools and features to create more accessible and inclusive workplaces. Microsoft’s own journey toward inclusion […]
MORE ABOUT THIS EVENT: This is the second event in our AAC in the Inclusive Classroom series and in this presentation we will be hearing from a teaching team (teacher and SSO’s) and their 2 pupils who use AAC in their mainstream reception classroom. The 2 reception students will share with us what they think about school. The teaching […]
State Disability Inclusion Plan The consultation period for the South Australian Government’s first Disability Inclusion Plan has now opened. The State Disability Inclusion Plan is one of the key pillars of the Disability Inclusion Act 2018. The State Plan will set whole-of-government priorities and strategies for achieving a more inclusive South Australia in line with […]
Victorian Inclusion Agency video resources – This set of online resources provides guidance to early and middle childhood educators on inclusive practices in education and care. (Victorian Inclusion Agency, Dec 2018)
Community consultation with students living with disability and their families Julia Farr Purple Orange wants to hear your thoughts about school education in South Australia. This consultation is a chance for school students living with disability and their families to have their voices heard about school culture and belonging. They want to hear about positive experiences […]
The Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET) aims to facilitate successful outcomes and improve the educational experience for students with disability, ADCET provides information, advice and resources to disability practitioners, academics, teachers and students on inclusive practices within the post-secondary education sector.
The City of Salisbury would like to hear from you about barriers that limit access and inclusion. Your networks’ participation will help shape Council’s Ability Inclusion Strategic Plan. Your knowledge and ideas will improve the experience of living, working and visiting the City of Salisbury. When: 9.30 am to 12.30 pm, Monday 8 October Where: […]
Diversity is a reality. Inclusion is a choice. (Institute for Canadian Citizenship) ‘The Symposium will consider the challenge and benefits of cultural diversity and inclusion and leading practice in advancing social cohesion and creating communities where everyone can belong and participate in social, economic, cultural and civic life.’ When: 8.00 am to 4.00 pm on […]
PwC’s Skills for Australia is seeking input from a diverse mix of individuals, industries and locations around Australia, on what the future skills and training needs are for vocational educators, employers and customer service providers, to better support people with disability. This is your opportunity to contribute your views on the barriers to inclusion, and […]