The CDS Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Elizabeth (Liz) Convery as Chief Executive Officer of CDS, commencing Monday 17 August 2026. Dr Convery joins CDS from […]
Apply today! uni 2 beyond applications are now open for Semester 2, 2026. uni 2 beyond is an award winning social inclusion program designed for people with intellectual disability who […]
The Centre for Disability Studies invites non-professional artists who identify as having an intellectual disability to join our online art competition We invite you to create artworks that express what […]
University of Melbourne and the Centre for Disability Studies appointed to assist National Disability Insurance Agency on new Support Needs Assessment The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has appointed a […]
Keen for Some Learning? We’ve Just Launched our Preventative Healthcare Short Course, and it’s only $25! This E-Learning short course is designed for support workers, team leaders, allied health professionals […]
📢 The Centre for Disability Studies, together with the National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health and the University of Sydney Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, is […]
It’s time to come together, to rethink health care for people with intellectual disability. Join us for the National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health Conference 2025! 3-4 July. […]
We are thrilled to announce that CDS CEO Associate Professor Mary-Ann O’Donovan has been appointed as Editor in Chief of the Journal of Intellectual Disabilities! The Journal of Intellectual Disabilities […]
CDS is working in collaboration with the Daffodil Centre at the University of Sydney on a campaign to enhance cervical screening for people with intellectual disability. The campaign includes a […]
Despite the UN’s commitment to inclusive education, individuals with intellectual disabilities still face significant barriers in accessing higher education, limiting their opportunities for personal growth, social inclusion and career prospects. […]
The Centre for Disability Studies acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
