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WAITTA appoints Anita Ghose to drive innovation in Western Australia
EduTech

WAITTA appoints Anita Ghose to drive innovation in Western Australia

WAITTA has appointed Anita Ghose to its Board to boost innovation and connect industry, government and academia in Western Australia's tech sector.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Optus faces $100 million penalty in sales tactics case
Digital Literacy

Optus faces $100 million penalty in sales tactics case

Optus faces a AUD $100 million penalty after admitting to selling unaffordable contracts to vulnerable consumers, including First Nations Australians.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Ability8 utilises the power of low code to help disabled Australians
Human Capital Management

Ability8 utilises the power of low code to help disabled Australians

Ability8, leveraging OutSystems' low-code platform, provides disabled Australians with an efficient toolset to manage care journeys and improve quality of life.

By OutSystems • 6 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Australian NFP sector's digital capabilities & cybersecurity under threat
Multi-factor authentication

Australian NFP sector's digital capabilities & cybersecurity under threat

Report reveals Australian not-for-profit sector's digital readiness and cyber-protections alarmingly insufficient.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023

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Apple adds hearing health features to AirPods Pro 2
Apple

Apple adds hearing health features to AirPods Pro 2

Apple has launched new hearing health features for AirPods Pro 2, aimed at tackling noise exposure and aiding users with perceived hearing loss.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
Study: chat-based screening aids candidates with disability
Recruitment

Study: chat-based screening aids candidates with disability

New research from Sapia.ai reveals chat-based screening tools offer a more equitable assessment for candidates with disabilities, reducing the gap in passing rates.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
IWD 2024: Driving inclusion - Lessons I learnt from the automotive sector
Information Communication & Technology

IWD 2024: Driving inclusion - Lessons I learnt from the automotive sector

Challenging the male-dominated culture in the automotive sector has taught invaluable lessons for better inclusion, says former HR head of a leading automotive retail company.

By Hazel Cromie • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
Exclusive: D2L spearheading accessible eLearning revolution
eLearning

Exclusive: D2L spearheading accessible eLearning revolution

In an exclusive interview with Tony Maguire of D2L, he highlights the evolution of eLearning and its impact on inclusivity in Australasia.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Dec 2023

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NSSLGlobal backs veterans' sailing voyage round UK
Not for profit

NSSLGlobal backs veterans' sailing voyage round UK

Satellite links are keeping up to 70 ex-forces veterans safe and in touch as they sail 2,000 nautical miles round the UK.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Disabled people urge role in AI design to improve access
Customer Experience

Disabled people urge role in AI design to improve access

AI could leave disabled users behind unless they are involved from the start, according to a UK poll of 1,032 adults.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Two thirds of UK adults worry about finances ahead
Grants

Two thirds of UK adults worry about finances ahead

Household budgets remain under strain as many cut essentials, dip into savings and miss payments, with £23 billion in support unclaimed yearly.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Autism summit in Ottawa puts AI inclusion in focus
Artificial Intelligence

Autism summit in Ottawa puts AI inclusion in focus

AI tools for autism support are under scrutiny as advocates warn disabled people risk being excluded from public services and care systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
New Zealand app empowers people with disabilities with decision-making
Autonomy

New Zealand app empowers people with disabilities with decision-making

A new mobile web app called Volition is enhancing decision-making for people with disabilities in New Zealand, promoting personal agency and communication.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Diversity boost could enhance NZ tech sector success
EduTech

Diversity boost could enhance NZ tech sector success

A report by Toi Mai highlights that employing more tāngata whaikaha could boost the success and diversity of New Zealand's thriving technology sector.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Click Start training closes UK's digital skills gap, boosts careers
EduTech

Click Start training closes UK's digital skills gap, boosts careers

Click Start, a new UK digital skills programme, has transformed career prospects, with 94% of participants ready for tech roles and 1,000 connected to opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024
Giga! boosts app accessibility for Singapore's disabled community
Large Language Models

Giga! boosts app accessibility for Singapore's disabled community

StarHub's Giga! enhances digital inclusivity for People with Disabilities (PWDs) in Singapore through new, integrated accessibility features and continued free service, endorsing the Digital for Life initiative.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2024
Push for visually impaired inclusion during Blindness Awareness Month
Customer Experience

Push for visually impaired inclusion during Blindness Awareness Month

National Blindness Awareness Month shines a spotlight on digital exclusion, affecting over 2 million visually impaired UK internet users.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023