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Dire State of Housing For Elderly Local

Aug 2, 2019

Jamal Ben Haddou – Centralian Advocate 2/8/2019 Appalling conditions in a public housing property have become so unbearable for an elderly Alice Springs woman that she would rather spend her day sitting out in the front yard. Barbara Davis is a 76 year old lifelong...

Jeannie’s Acacia Kempeana Jam Slice

Aug 1, 2019

[responsivevoice_button voice="UK English Male" buttontext="PRESS TO LISTEN"] In keeping with our promise to share recipes that were sent into DAS for the 2011 International Day of Persons with A Disability, please see a recipe for Acacia Kempeana Jam Slice with...

Homelessness Week 2019

Jul 31, 2019

In the Northern Territory, 13 717 people are experiencing homelessness right now. This is 12 times the national average. We all need a safe, secure and affordable place to sleep each night. Without one, it's harder for sick people to get better (and they're more...

Mixed Abili ‘T’ Bake Off

Jul 25, 2019

While cleaning up the DAS office, a folder was found with recipes for 2011's International Day of Person's With A Disability - Mixed Abili 'T' Bake Off. Nominations were called for recipes from people with a disability or from a disability organisation, NGO or...

Invitation to DAS Open Day

Jul 10, 2019

4/54 Reg Harris Lane Wednesday 17 July Come and meet our new CEO Janet and say goodbye to Val Have a look at our new Meeting room Nibblies from Uccello's Drop in any time after 11am For more information call Kathryn on 8953 1422

All Abilities Netball Come and Try

Jul 4, 2019

Saturday 20 July, 12:00 - 1:00pm Pat Gallagher Netball Stadium FREE People with a disability of any age are invited to come and try learning the skills of Netball. This will be followed by a friendly competition on 27 July, 10 August, 17 August, 24 August and 31...