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The Australian Government is now in a caretaker role for the federal election. Government resources will not be used to communicate political material at this time. This channel is managed by the Department of Social Services and will be moderated for any political material.

The United Nations Theme for International Day of People with Disability 2023 is: United in action to rescue and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for, with and by persons with disabilities. Learn more at social.desa.un.org/issues/disabil…

Sarnya is a Paralympian with low vision and currently owns a massage and therapy clinic. Due to her vision, she faced challenges completing some aspects of her work. See how support from #JobAccess helped Sarnya pursue her business goals: jobaccess.gov.au/videos/jobacce….

Monique lives with an autoimmune condition and experiences severe neuropathic pain and fatigue that can make her job challenging. Learn how support from #JobAccess helped her manage her pain and thrive at work: jobaccess.gov.au/videos/case-st….

Everyone deserves the opportunity to participate in our digital world. Attend a ‘Get Online Week’ event this week and help close the digital divide. Visit bit.ly/3POSbft. @GoodThingsFoundation #GetOnlineWeek

If you have been affected by the Disability Royal Commission or its final report, counselling support continues to be available until 31 December 2023. Visit dss.gov.au/disability-roy…

The ‘Have the Nerve’ podcast by @spinalcordinjuriesaustralia covers how the Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness (P- CEP) Toolkit can be a valuable resource in creating a personalised emergency plan. The full podcast is available at: bit.ly/3L8KM9x

Happy International Day of Sign Languages. To celebrate, check out ‘Auslan Signbank’, a fun, interactive language resources site where you can access a dictionary and search for medical, educational and teaching topics in Auslan. Start learning at auslan.org.au//

@Hearing_au has created a guide with tips on how you can communicate more effectively with someone who has hearing loss. This includes facing the person directly, speaking clearly but not shouting and reducing background noise. Learn more at: bit.ly/3QKAQGH

Clare found travelling long distances by foot difficult due to pain and fatigue caused by Multiple Sclerosis. See how support from #JobAccess helped her move around quickly without fatigue, improving her quality of life: bit.ly/3KISYNa

Have you ever wondered what it is like to raise Guide dogs? Zoe Humphrey spoke to the @ABC about raising 3 puppies for @GuideDogsAustralia. “Without puppy raisers, we wouldn't have any guide dogs…It's a way of giving back." Access the full article at: bit.ly/3QEgj6E

Today is R U OK? Day. These resources by @ruokday are designed to guide you on how to have an R U OK? conversation with your neurodivergent friends, family members and colleagues who might be struggling with life's ups and downs. Learn more at: ruok.org.au/neurodivergent

For children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, Semester 2 can present challenges. Source Kids has created a guide with practical tips to help parents nurture and sustain their child’s engagement across the entire school year. Learn more bit.ly/3qxRBKD

If you are planning an IDPwD event or activity, you can use our logo to create your promotional materials. Our Logo Guidelines covers how you can use the IDPwD logo, our colour palette and some frequently asked questions. Check it out at idpwd.com.au/resources/logo/

Chelsea lives with Multiple Sclerosis, which means she has faced challenges carrying out some aspects of her work. Read how support from #JobAccess made a life-changing impact on Chelsea’s overall well-being: jobaccess.gov.au/videos/chelsea….

Are you planning an event for IDPwD? You can register your event so that people in your school, workplace or community can take part. By recognising IDPwD, you are helping to break down barriers and promote disability inclusion. idpwd.com.au/events/event-r…

The ‘Walking Tall’ app tracks and supports the gait of people with Parkinson’s. The app’s metronome beat aims to replace the need to think about walking and help people with the timing of their steps. Learn more at: bit.ly/44hGUJM

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, grandfathers, carers and father figures that make our lives special. We hope you have a great day.

@STEPtember starts today! Join in by taking 10,000 steps a day in this inclusive virtual challenge to support equity and inclusion for people with Cerebral Palsy. Learn more about how you can get involved at the website: steptember.org.au