Leg warmers, shoulder pads and a night for everyone. Tamworth’s All-Inclusive Dance Party is back, and organisers want an even bigger crowd this year.
Disability
Posted inBest in the New England 2026, Business, Disability, Inverell
The Haven Floristry & Giftware blossoms to win Best Florist
The combination of beautiful flowers and a powerful community purpose resonated strongly with voters.
Posted inDisability, National News
Women to be hardest-hit by sweeping NDIS changes
Cost-saving measures to target the National Disability Insurance Scheme are likely to put responsibility back on families.
Posted inDisability, Gunnedah
Accessibility focus highlighted in Gunnedah CBD awareness activity
Gunnedah residents took part in an access awareness activity last week to better understand the challenges faced by people with disability in the CBD.
Posted inArmidale, Disability, Housing
Refurbished respite home opens in Armidale for people with disability
A newly refurbished respite home has opened in Armidale, helping fill a critical gap in disability support services in New England
Posted inDisability, Liverpool Plains Shire
Community input invited on draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan
Liverpool Plains Shire Council has opened public consultation on its draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2026–2030.
Posted inArmidale, Disability
NDIS overhaul to kick 160,000 people off, hit regions hardest
Up to 160,000 people could lose NDIS support under sweeping reforms — with regional communities expected to feel the impact most.
Posted inDisability, Gunnedah, Sport and fitness events
Challenge swimming carnival returns to Gunnedah
More than 250 people will head to Gunnedah for a full day of racing, novelty events and community at the annual swim carnival for people with disabilities.
Posted inDisability, Money, National News
Disability cuts on table as treasurer eyes cost spiral
State officials will be briefed on the federal government’s plans to overhaul spending on the NDIS, expected to be announced within days.
Posted inDisability, Local News
NDIS provider Aidacare admits to misleading customers about their consumer guarantee rights
NDIS registered provider of healthcare equipment, Aidacare, has admitted it likely made false or misleading representations to some customers about their consumer guarantee rights.