Disability Archives

Newcastle disability sector under pressure

Community Olivia Arigho - April 22, 2026

Disability support providers across New South Wales say they are struggling, warning that financial pressures could leave people stranded.

Blind Newcastle musician calls for a ‘fair go’ at venues

Community Olivia Arigho - November 22, 2025

Locals would recognise the powerful vocals of singer-songwriter Connor Wink, but what many don’t realise is that he is legally blind.

Hilarious disability comedy hits Cessnock

Community Olivia Arigho - August 31, 2025

Are You Pulling My Leg? is the groundbreaking, accessible comedy show landing at the Performance Arts Culture Cessnock.

Including You, Including Me, Including Us exhibition opens

Community Rebecca Riddle - August 17, 2024

Participants in the 'Including You, Including Me, Including Us' program reported feelings of connection, empowerment, inclusion and confidence.

Advocates sound alarm on disability vaccines

News AAP - August 24, 2021

Disability advocates claim a lack of access to COVID-19 vaccines as the federal government concedes there is still a way to go.

Speechless: the week dedicated to raising awareness of unique disability

News Emma Murphy - August 22, 2020

For many of us, communicating with others comes as second nature. We talk, text, phone, write. But what if we couldn’t?For 1.2 million Australians, that’s a reality. They’re living with a communication...

Special needs stylist embarks on new adventure

Community Emma Murphy - July 19, 2020

Stepping into a hair salon to get a haircut. While it may seem like an everyday task to most people, for people living with a disability, it can be challenging to say...

Grant to give Firstchance children a new voice

Charity Rebecca Riddle - June 18, 2020

Firstchance is hoping a $47,000 windfall will help its children avoid developing American accents. The money is a grant received from the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation on 11 June. It will be used by...

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