The Colibri is a new micro lightweight scooter from Invacare. It has been developed with safety, comfort and design clearly in mind. It has a unique feature – the ingenious […]
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Not so permanent for some on the Disability Support Pension
A Federal Government interim report suggests only those with a permanent disability will receive the DSP. The report into the proposed overhaul of the Australian welfare system recommends that the […]
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Q&A with Graeme Innes
Graeme Innes has been Disability Discrimination Commissioner since 2005. He will leave this post on July 4. Your greatest achievement as Disability Discrimination Commissioner? It is hard to choose one particular […]
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BSWAT payment scheme stalls in the Senate
Labor and Greens block a payment scheme for people with disability working in Australian Disability Enterprises. The House of Representatives had earlier passed the Business Services Wage Assessment Tool (BSWAT). […]
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First public golf course for those with physical disability
The first public golf course for people with severe physical disability has opened at Moore Park Golf in Sydney. The course is the closest to the Sydney CBD and is […]
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Minister Pyne commits to supporting students with dyslexia
Minister for Education, Christopher Pyne, wants to move forward with strategies to support students with dyslexia. Speaking at a policy roundtable in Adelaide recently, the minister said he “would like […]
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Youngcare Share House project gets off the ground
National charity Youngcare has begun building its third share house for young residents with high care needs. Located in the inner Brisbane suburb of Wooloowin the house will be fitted […]
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Petal Back designs in smart nightwear
The latest collection of nightwear from Petal Back Clothing is all about comfort and style. The nighties make dressing easier and stress-free for both the wearer and carer thanks to […]
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ACCC opposes bid to buy Brunswick Private Hospital
The ACCC will oppose the proposed acquisition by Healthscope of the Brunswick Private Hospital from Healthe Care. Preserving competition was a key factor in the decision, said Australian Competition and […]
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Active Limbs Program for Qld. kids
Queensland kids up to the age of 18 will benefit from a new government program that funds recreational prosthetics. The $7.7 million budget boost for the Active Limbs4Kids Program will, […]
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NDIS ‘on budget’ as participation rate doubles
Average costs for individual care packages have dropped to within a budgeted average. As well, participation in the National Disability Insurance Scheme has doubled since last December. Assistant Minister for […]
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NDIS: “Steady as she goes”
NDIA chairman, Bruce Bonyhady said “the NDIS is on budget and growing steadily.” Commenting on the release of the Quarterly Report, Bonyhady noted there would be quite a bit of […]