The Disability Research Seed Funding Round from the Melbourne Disability Institute (MDI) is now open. It is designed to support University of Melbourne researchers working on small to medium sized […]
Author Archives: Kymberly Martin
Ottobock Motus – the all-rounder for active use
Embrace new adventures with the new Ottobock Motus wheelchair
Business Disability Awards honour inclusion
It was a sell-out crowd at The Goods Shed in Toowoomba for the 2021 Business Disability Awards. The awards recognise people and businesses that are helping to create a more […]
Additional vaccination support for NDIS participants
From September 20, there will be rapid rollout of the Moderna vaccine through 3,600 community pharmacies nationally. There are currently more than 9,000 places where people can get vaccinated, that also […]
Education scholarships for vision-impaired
Five students who are blind or vision impaired have received a boost to their studies this week, after receiving a $5,000 grant from Blind Citizens Australia’s (BCA) Hugh Jeffrey scholarship program. Despite […]
PolySpine for optimum postural support
PolySpine is a supportive back and trunk support that moulds into your back for optimum comfort and postural support. A pelvic belt and harness are also key features to provide […]
Increase in young people with psychological distress
Increase in young people suffering with psychological distress
Broncos kicking big goals for disability participants
As part of an inclusive sporting initiative Brisbane Broncos players Darius Boyd and Ali Brigginshaw are helping NDIS participants move from the sidelines to the field to kick their goals. […]
Deaf Children Australia Inaugural Art Competition
Deaf Children Australia has launched its first art competition relating to the theme, ‘This is Me’ in two categories, Visual and Digital Art. The competition has two age ranges, 12-17 […]
Nominations open for Disability Leadership Awards
Nominations are open for the National Awards for Disability Leadership. The awards recognise and celebrate the contribution and leadership shown by people with disability and organisations who have contributed to […]
Abuse risk factors overlooked in people with disability
A Disability Royal Commission report found that further research is needed on protective factors and interventions to protect people with disability from violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation. Researchers, with help […]
More financial support for Covid vaccination appointments
An expansion of financial payments to providers supporting NDIS participants to attend Covid vaccination appointments is now available. Eligible providers can directly claim up to a fixed price of $150 […]