accessibility

Under the new partnership agreement between Australia and Callan Services for Persons with Disabilities National Unit (CSNU), the program delivery will focus on disability screening services, treatment and referrals in Bougainville, communities in the Kokoda Track region and Western Province. 

The grant will increase the inclusion of people with disabilities by delivering assistive devices like hearing aids, eyeglasses and wheelchairs along with more specialised services. 

The workshop aimed to expand the community of sign language users and enhance equal access to justice services. The event, funded by Australia, was organized by Callan Services in Bougainville with the goal of bridging communication barriers and promoting inclusivity.

As a result of the workshop, Ruth Tohaka from Carterets Island, who developed a disability at a young age, plans to raise awareness about the rights of individuals living with disabilities and facilitate access to justice services on her island.

And on International Women's Day many might assume that women have everything they could possibly want in this world.

Well, not quite. Here are five ways women still need to achieve equality and how you can make a difference.

Healthcare

In Australia you would assume all women have equal access to healthcare. But for many women, including those who live in regional and rural towns, getting access to basic healthcare is difficult.