Disability organisation Achieve Australia has launched a Covid vaccination campaign for staff in a bid to ramp up a commitment to keep vulnerable clients safe. According to Achieve Australia CEO, […]
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Research backing disability programs with potential
Do you run a program or service in Victoria that is making a difference to the lives of people with disability? Then the Melbourne Disability Institute’s Community-Based Research Scheme at […]
Join the A List where autism goes social
A social hub for young people with autism is being launched in September. The A List is an online national platform that will give autistic people and their families access […]
NDIA to put out a directory of continence providers
The National Disability Insurance Agency plans to publish a list of continence providers to help participants easily access and compare continence support, services and product information from the NDIS website. […]
Rifton HTS Hi-Lo – for children with disability
Rifton produce outstanding adaptive and mobility equipment to improve the lives of children and adults with disabilities. A Hi-Lo Base is now available for the Rifton Hygiene and Toileting (HTS) […]
NDIS independent assessments proposals rejected
After prolonged discussions and much angst amongst the disability sector the proposal to introduce independent assessments had been abandoned. Following a meeting with state and territory disability ministers, NDIS Minister […]
Braille House launches national literary competition
The Dickinson Memorial Literary Competition for 2021 is inviting entries from children and adults who are blind or have low vision, with ‘Growing’ the theme for its 100th year. To […]
New platform connects NDIS participants with support workers
A new platform that is said to make it easier for NDIS participants to find a support worker has been launched in Queensland. The Kynd mobile app and website allows […]
Independence Aust. continues with National EB Dressing Scheme
Following a recent tender, services provider Independence Australia will continue to administer the National Epidermolysis Bullosa Dressing Scheme, the NEBDS, for a further three years. Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is a […]
First Nations artist heads Arts Activated program
S. J. Norman, one of Australia’s most intriguing creative forces will be the opening keynote speaker at next month’s Arts Activated 2021 conference. This leading forum for making arts, culture […]
THERA-Trainer: Active-Passive Cycle Trainers
THERA-Trainer’s Active/Passive leg and arm exercisers are used for a variety of conditions and offer a range of possible benefits depending on the client’s situation. The THERA-Trainer enables people with […]
University of Sydney autism program goes national
Sydney University autism program going national