Gunnedah residents took part in an access awareness activity last week to better understand the challenges faced by people with disability in the CBD.
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Posted inArmidale, Disability, Feature, 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, Federal Politics
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, Federal Politics, 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.
Posted inArmidale, Business, Disability
Ascent changes services to strengthen delivery model
Ascent has announced it is expanding supported living and respite services while reshaping its Armidale operations to better meet participant needs in a changing NDIS landscape.
Posted inDisability, Education, Local News
Giving the gift of inclusion: Sporting Wheelies launches Christmas appeal to support disability education in schools
This Christmas, help Sporting Wheelies bring disability education to more schools across New England and the country.
Posted inArmidale, Disability, Narrabri, Tamworth
Communities invited to celebrate IDPwD 2025
Communities across the New England region are gearing up to celebrate the International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) this Wednesday, with a fantastic line-up of events