People with intellectual disability in NSW are being hospitalised for conditions that could have been adequately managed in primary care, or through prevention, according to a study by UNSW researchers, […]
Author Archives: Kymberly Martin
Revolutionary seating system from Careflex
The SmartSeat Pro is a revolutionary modular chair that takes specialist seating to the next level. This seating system is highly adjustable for individuals with complex posture and pressure management […]
A free ride for people with disability
In an Australian first, ride-sharing company Uber has partnered with disability service providers nationally to deliver 10,000 free rides to and from vaccination appointments for people living with disability and […]
Covid vaccination eligibility expanded for NDIS participants
NDIS participants aged 16 years and over and carers aged 16 years and over of NDIS participants of any age are now eligible to receive the Covid vaccine. NDIS participants will […]
Brain Injury Conference – just got bigger
Brain Injury Australia, the advocacy organisation representing over 700,000 Australians living with a brain injury, has announced its strongest-ever program for the 8th National Brain Injury Conference. The conference […]
I-Art Show and Sell
I-Art, an art initiative for young people with disability in Western Sydney, has a public exhibition running at the Octagon Gallery in Parramatta until June 21. This talented group of […]
City of Sydney wants feedback on Disability Action Plan
The City of Sydney is inviting feedback on its new Disability Action Plan intended to make the city more inclusive and accessible. The plan includes strategies to ensure services, programs […]
Safety in the shower with Therm-Oz shower valve
Ensure safety in the shower with the Therm-Oz thermostatic shower valve. It mixes water to a set constant temperature, even if other taps, toilets etc are in use. Cool-Touch technology […]
KidzWish and Disability Trust agree to merge
The KidzWish Foundation plans to merge with NSW service provider, The Disability Trust. The proposed collaboration will allow KidzWish to leverage the expertise and capabilities of The Disability Trust to […]
Vision Australia Radio launches Radiothon
Not-for-profit radio network Vision Australia Radio is hosting a Radiothon until June 30, 2021, asking listeners, friends and family for support. The network for the blind and those with low […]
Help make the National Gallery more accessible
NSW arts and disability organisation Accessible Arts is working with the National Gallery of Australia to assist with developing a Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP). A DIAP is one of […]
Aussies more charitable if safeguards in place
New research has found that more people would increase donations to charity organisations with expense management systems in place. A survey conducted by management platform group DiviPay revealed that 74 […]