Consumer watchdog the ACCC says bedding retailer Bedshed Franchising Pty Ltd has paid $39,600 in penalties for false or misleading claims. The ACCC alleges that Bedshed advertised on its website […]
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Kalogon expands, signs agreement with Paragon Mobility
Smart seating provider Kalogon is expanding into the Australian market through an exclusive distribution partnership with Paragon Mobility. Under the agreement, Paragon will serve as the exclusive dealer of Booster […]
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Guidelines harness the skills of volunteers with disability
This week, the NSW Government has launched a set of guidelines to make the volunteering sector more inclusive for people with disability. The new NSW Disability Inclusion Volunteering Guidelines, launched […]
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Call for participants for study on social media use
How do individuals with intellectual disabilities express and shape their online identities and social connections through social media? Are you a person with an intellectual disability who wants to share your experience? Take part […]
Posted inHealth & Wellbeing
Calls for improved healthcare for people with intellectual disability
The Council for Intellectual Disability (CID) is calling on all parties and candidates this Federal election to commit to providing quality, accessible healthcare for people with intellectual disability. Ahead of […]
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Have your say on assistance animal rules
The Department of Social Services is inviting assistance animal users to have their say on nationally consistent rules for support animals. An assistance animal is trained to support the independence […]
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Music therapy changes lives
Venus Lai is passionate about the benefits of music. She is a passionate music therapist for VMCH’s Early Learning and Therapy program, supporting children’s development and wellbeing through singing, playing […]
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Number of disabled students bullied on the rise
Exclusion and bullying of students with disability is on the rise in Australia, according to a new survey. The survey by Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) reveals 75 […]
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New research improves Cerebral Palsy assessments
A new suite of tools will improve understanding of children’s muscle growth and assist in the assessment and treatment of Cerebral Palsy and other similar conditions. Researchers from not-for-profit research […]
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Design for Care showcase: SMARTer workplaces in H&SA
Poor work design is a key contributor to psychological injury in the Healthcare and Social Assistance (H&SA) industry. Poor psychological health, such as burnout, stress, and anxiety not only harms […]
Posted inDisability Inclusion
PWDA unveils election priorities
People With Disability Australia (PWDA) is asking all political candidates and parties to commit to its seven key priorities to advance disability rights this election. What are the seven priorities? […]
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Autism diagnosis delays up: survey
A new national survey has revealed wait times for autism diagnoses have skyrocketed for Australian kids. The Autism Awareness Australia (AAA) survey of more than 1200 parents and carers was conducted in February […]