JFA Purple Orange

31/08/2026

Our sibling organisation, JFM Fund, is providing funding for an Accessible Menstrual Health Education project being delivered by Community Bridging Services (CBS) and TABOO.

As part of the project, TABOO is inviting people with a range of experiences and knowledge to help co-design practical, accessible resources about menstrual health, period care and support.

Expressions of Interest are now open for people who would like to be involved in the co-design.

They welcome Expressions of Interest from:
• People with disability with lived experience of menstruation
• People who have experience supporting someone with menstrual health and period care
• Support workers
• Family members and people providing informal support
• People working in the disability sector
• People with knowledge or experience in accessibility, inclusion, menstrual health, education or service delivery.

No previous co-design or research experience is required. Diverse experiences, perspectives and knowledge are valued.

Participants will take part in 4–6 listening and co-design sessions between September 2026 and February 2027, with opportunities to share their ideas, experiences and feedback.

Participants will be paid for sessions attended in recognition of their time, expertise and contribution.

How to express your interest

In a few short paragraphs, tell the project team what interests you about the project, why you would like to be involved, and what you would like to contribute. There are no right or wrong answers.

Expressions of Interest close end of day Wednesday 2 September 2026.

Send your Expression of Interest or questions to:
Tayla Williams, Project Lead
📧 [email protected]

If you would like support to complete your Expression of Interest or need information in another format, please contact Tayla using the email above.
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28/08/2026

Applications are NOW OPEN for the JFA Noske Christmas Grant! 🎄

Do you:
- Want to wow family and friends with Christmas lunch or dinner?
- Buy gifts for friends, family and loved ones?
- Look to decorate your home and celebrate the holiday season with some fancy lights and decorations?

Then the Noske grant is there to help make your holiday dreams a reality!

If you’re an individual with physical disability, acquired brain injury or degenerative neurological condition, live in SA and are over 18, you can apply for a chance to be awarded up to $250 to spend on holiday related purchases!*

Applications close 12pm Monday 28 September, so apply now! Learn more about the Noske Grant and check your eligibility: https://purpleorange.org.au/about-us/what-we-do/our-grants/jfa-noske-christmas-fund/

Please note: There is a limited amount of funding available and we may not be able to fund all the applications we receive. If we receive more eligible applications than we can fund, we will select successful applications through a lottery.

*To be eligible to apply you must:
- be 18 years of age or over and;
- be a South Australian resident and;
- be on a low income (e.g., receiving a Disability Support Pension or equivalent) and;
- have one or more of the following
+ acquired brain injury
+ degenerative neurological condition
+ a physical disability that meets eligibility criteria

Please check the eligibility criteria before you apply.

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27/08/2026

Hey, Mount Gambier / Berrin 👋

Are you ready to learn how you can engage a wider pool of applicants for your recruitment process?
Then join our free inclusive recruitment training in September!

By joining this workshop, you'll gain valuable skills and insights in:
- Disability positive employment practices
- Inclusive culture
- Job advertisements
- Inclusive interviews
- Inclusive inductions
- Workplace adjustments

There will also be an exclusive teaser of our highly anticipated neurodivergence module after the workshop.

It's time to work different and find your talent without limits!

When: Thursday 17 September, 10am - 12:30pm
Where: City Hall, 10 Watson Terrace, Mount Gambier
This event is for all employees, no matter your position title or skillset.

Registrations are limited, so don't miss out! https://events.humanitix.com/talent-without-limits

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25/08/2026

20/08/2026

On a scale of 1 - 10, how inclusive would you say your recruitment process is?
What if we told you we could help improve that number?

You're invited to our FREE inclusive recruitment training for hiring staff in the Finance, IT and Consulting sector!

This training is crafted to redesign the way you approach hiring. Learn from our team who will share strategies that ensure you are attracting exceptional talent to your business through accessible and inclusive recruitment.

Who should attend?
Those who hire staff, lead teams, manage the recruitment processes or anyone who is looking to learn more about disability inclusion will benefit from this free training.

Whether you have minimal prior knowledge of disability or significant experience this training will offer a fresh perspective.

Places are limited, register now and save your spot! https://events.humanitix.com/inclusive-recruitment-training-for-finance-it-and-consulting-sector-jfa-purple-orange

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19/08/2026

We won't stop fighting for the NDIS.

We share the feeling of disappointment that the NDIS Bill passed the Senate last night largely as it was originally proposed. This wasn't due to a lack of effort on the part of our communities and we should be proud of our collective work to achieve some improvements.

Over recent months, we’ve made multiple submissions about the Bill and written to the Minister, Shadow Minister, state ministers, and all SA senators. We’ve also met with advisers to bring community views and priorities into these conversations.

We’ve urged decision makers to work with people with disability to co-design sensible reforms that strengthen the Scheme without cutting vital supports.

We are working to fully understand the impacts of the latest changes agreed in Parliament yesterday and what opportunities there will be to influence how the Bill is implemented.

We will keep using our platform to advocate alongside people with disability for a strong and fair NDIS.

If you need urgent support, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

14/08/2026

Hey, Mount Gambier / Berrin 👋

Are you ready to learn how you can engage a wider pool of applicants for your recruitment process?
Then join our free inclusive recruitment training in September!

By joining this workshop, you'll gain valuable skills and insights in:
- Disability positive employment practices
- Inclusive culture
- Job advertisements
- Inclusive interviews
- Inclusive inductions
- Workplace adjustments

There will also be an exclusive teaser of our highly anticipated neurodivergence module after the workshop.

It's time to work different and find your talent without limits!

When: Thursday 17 September, 10am - 12:30pm
Where: City Hall, 10 Watson Terrace, Mount Gambier
This event is for all employees, no matter your position title or skillset.

Registrations are limited, so don't miss out! https://events.humanitix.com/talent-without-limits

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12/08/2026

Planning life after school for students with disability? 🎓

Post-school transition planning works best when students, parents, carers and teachers are all part of the process.

Join our free online workshop to build your understanding of:
- Good practice in post-school transition planning
- Your role in supporting students (whether you're a teacher, parent or carer)
- How to strengthen the One Plan process

This session is designed for education staff (Years 9-12) and parents and carers of students in those years.
When: Monday 21 September, 4 - 6pm (with live captioner)
Where: Online - free to attend

Support better outcomes for students with disability as they plan their next steps.
Register here 👉 https://events.humanitix.com/free-post-school-transitions-workshop-for-teachers-parents-and-carers-2026b

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11/08/2026

Are you a worker with disability or an employer of people with disability?

DEInvestments, in partnership with Deloitte Access Economics and Wallis Social Research, is developing a State of the Nation Report on Disability Employment in Australia.

If you're an employer, this is your opportunity to share the characteristics of your organisation, its employment practices, and experiences employing people with disability.

If you are a worker with disability, you're invited to share your work experiences and goals, regardless of whether you currently have a job.

These surveys ask questions about:
- The number of jobs held by people with disability, and barriers to access
- The quality of those jobs, in terms of conditions, employment experiences and progression opportunities
- The opportunities to change employer and workforce systems, to ensure equal access to decent work

If you're interested in taking part, visit the Wallis website:

View our active surveys and learn how you can participate to help shape important community decisions.

30/07/2026

Happy birthday to Disability Peers of South Australia (DiPSA) 🎂

DiPSA kicked off Disability Pride Month by celebrating their 10th birthday, sharing how far the group has come since the peer network began all those years ago as Disability Elders of All Ages (DEAA).

To celebrate their huge milestone, we connected with the groups members and asked them what DiPSA means to them.

It's clear the group has made a huge impact on the individuals in the network with friendship, connection and advocacy being the three stand out words that DiPSA members most resonated with.

Check out the video and hear more from the members!
Want to join or learn more? Get in touch! [email protected]
Read more about DiPSA on our website! https://purpleorange.org.au/project/skill-sa/