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20 March 2024

Come And Work for Attitude!

We are hiring! We are on the lookout for someone with a passion for inclusion and driving improved outcomes for people with disability through the media.

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8 December 2023

Attitude Foundation Partners With Powerd Media

The Attitude Foundation is teaming up with Powerd Media, a new online platform created by and for people with disability.

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2 August 2023

We Are Not Your Inspiration!

In recent times, the term "inspiration p*rn" - memorably coined by the late great Stella Young

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21 July 2023

Emerging Voices - Disability Representation in Media

In a world where media influences our perceptions and shapes cultural norms, the need for authentic representation cannot be underestimated.

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17 June 2023

ReFramed - Disability In Media Podcast to Launch Second Series

The Attitude Foundation podcast, "ReFramed," is set to launch its highly anticipated first episode on Tuesday, June 20th.

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24 March 2022

Emerging Voices: Amplifying Issues and Changing Attitudes

Attitude Foundation is looking for young people with disability to participate in the inaugural intake of its Emerging Voices program.

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16 September 2021

Accessible Content for All: Accessibility in Australian Screen Media

‘Are you girls up for watching something on Netflix tonight?’ ‘Sure, Dad, but only if we can have the subtitles on.’

‘But it’s in English! Who uses subtitles when it’s your own language?’ ‘Who doesn’t??’

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26 November 2020

New Resources for Schools Exploring Disability and Inclusion

Australian high schools are encouraged to mark International Day of People with Disability by accessing the new learning tools available in the Perspective Shift TV series and study guide.

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30 April 2020

New media, new approach

As Attitude Foundation embarks on the next phase of our approach to revolutionise Australian media to be more inclusive of people with disability, we also welcome a new CEO.


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13 May 2019

‘SPECIAL’, unconscious bias and the gay and disabled narrative

This post contains spoilers for Netflix’s ‘Special’. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

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24 October 2018

Shaking things up!

“The exclusion and misrepresentation of people with disability in media is a pervasive problem. Changing attitudes is key.” says Angel, “and the media is such a powerful tool to achieve this”.

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24 June 2018

Kiruna Stamell talks disability on our screens & beyond

When I turn up to meet Kiruna Stamell for a coffee at Bondi Junction recently, I spot her dressed in funky bright yellow doc marten boots, poised next to her scooter and she’s being accosted by fans who are chatting to her about her work.