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 […]
Author Archives: Kymberly Martin
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
Free NDIS information sessions for People with Disability
Disability Loop has developed free information sessions for people with disability and their families, carers and supporters. The information and resources in the ‘Getting the Most Out of Your NDIS […]
Angie’s Domestic Duties business comes out on top
The competition was strong but a Toowoomba business with 50 employees, many with disabilities has won the National Employment Services Association Awards for Excellence as Champion Employer of the Year. […]
Psychotropic medications ‘over-prescribed’
People with cognitive disability are being over-prescribed psychotropic medication, according to a report from The Royal Commission. And, despite the absence of reliable statistical data, there is ample evidence to […]
The NDIS turns 8
The National Disability Insurance Scheme just marked its eighth anniversary. NDIS trials began in the NSW Hunter region, the Barwon region in Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania in July 2013. […]
Freedom Discovery DCP12 Tricycle
The DCP 12 gives children Freedom to get out and join their friends as they grow up and learn to cycle together. It provides excellent stability and fits through standard door openings, […]
NDIS ‘discrimination’ campaign taking on the politicians
A campaign highlighting what is claimed to be discrimination against people over 65 living with disability has been launched by Spinal Life Australia. The campaign, Disability Doesn’t Discriminate but the […]
Big names heading to Brain Injury Conference
The Brain Injury Conference is shaping up to be the biggest in its conference history with more than 80 international and local clinicians, researchers and presenters who will converge in […]