1900 - 1999
Invalid Pension
On the 1st January 1901 the six colonies agreed to set up a Federal Government and the Commonwealth of Australia was formed. It passed the Invalid and more..
Education
In the latter part of the nineteenth century and the first 50 years of the twentieth century, a number of schools were established in South Australia for more..
Helen Keller
"Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success more..
Sport
"Sport to many Australians is life and the rest is shadow" Donald Horne, The Lucky country Sport plays an important role within Australian society. more..
Sheltered Workshops
During the 1950’s, parents of people with disabilities wanted education, employment and accommodation opportunities for their children at a time when more..
Changing Attitudes
For much of the 20th Century people with disabilities were separated from society or unable to access services because of their particular disability. more..
Arts
South Australia for many years has been recognised as the Festival State and a centre of artistic excellence. Within the disability sector, the arts have more..
International Year of Disabled Persons
The year 1981 was designated the International Year of Disabled Persons (IYDP) by the United Nations. The themes for the year were full participation in more..
Disability Information and Resource Centre
Information to Empower & Educate DIRC provides a professional and friendly, free information and referral service to the people of South Australia. more..
Disability Terminology
"What's in a Name" - A Discussion Paper on Disability Terminology Written by Richard Llewellyn when he was Disability Adviser to the Premier, John Bannon more..
Legislation
For a large part of the 20th century people with a disability were shut away and ignored by government. During the 1970's attitudes towards people with more..
Employment
From 1983 to 1985, the Commonwealth Government undertook a review of funding programs for people with disabilities, which resulted in the Disability Services more..
Timeline 1900 - 1999
1900s 1901: On the 1st January, the six colonies federated and the Commonwealth of Australia was formed 1902: The Commonwealth Franchise Act was passed more..
