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Posted inNDIS

‘Market failure’: new data shows OTs on the brink from NDIS cuts

by daniellekSeptember 3, 2025September 3, 2025

The peak body for occupational therapists (OTs) says NDIS price freezes have left hundreds of occupational therapy businesses on the brink of financial ruin, risking the care of thousands of […]

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Posted inHealth & Wellbeing

Disability workers face burnout crisis

by daniellekAugust 27, 2025August 27, 2025

Disability workers are in the midst of an acute workforce crisis, a new survey reveals. Almost 500 disability support workers took part in the survey, sharing concerns about pay, chronic […]

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Posted inEducation

STEPS names Melissa Doyle as Pathways College Ambassador

by daniellekJuly 15, 2025July 16, 2025

STEPS Pathways College has officially named celebrated journalist, television personality, and advocate Melissa Doyle as its Ambassador. In her role, Doyle will raise national awareness of STEPS Pathways College, an educational […]

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Posted inAssistive Technology

Astris PME expands to Tasmania

by daniellekJuly 2, 2025July 2, 2025

Scripted assistive technology provider Astris PME is expanding into Tasmania, with the opening of two new branches in Launceston and Hobart. The move marks the company’s first physical presence in […]

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Posted inSpecial Events

Emma Memma joins Playgroup NSW

by daniellekJune 10, 2025

Ahead of the inaugural International Day of Play, popular children’s entertainer Emma Memma is joining Playgroup NSW as an official ambassador. Their 3-year partnership will shine a spotlight on the […]

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Posted inEmployment

National survey on workplace neurodiversity data now open

by daniellekJune 3, 2025June 3, 2025

Members of the neurodivergent community are invited to have their say on the world of work through a new survey. Diversity Council Australia (DCA), in partnership with Amaze, is asking […]

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Posted inBusiness News

Libraries as Community Connectors to continue

by daniellekJune 2, 2025June 2, 2025

The Libraries as Community Connectors provides free online training and resources for Australian public libraries to create inclusive library environments. Federal funding for the program has recently been extended for […]

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Posted inNews

Kalogon expands, signs agreement with Paragon Mobility

by daniellekMay 21, 2025June 3, 2025

Smart seating provider Kalogon is expanding into the Australian market through an exclusive distribution partnership with Paragon Mobility. Under the agreement, Paragon will serve as the exclusive dealer of Booster […]

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Posted inBusiness News

Guidelines harness the skills of volunteers with disability

by daniellekMay 21, 2025May 21, 2025

This week, the NSW Government has launched a set of guidelines to make the volunteering sector more inclusive for people with disability. The new NSW Disability Inclusion Volunteering Guidelines, launched […]

Posted inBusiness News

Apex and Motion Composites extend partnership 

by Kymberly MartinApril 30, 2025June 3, 2025

Apex now exclusive distributor for Motion Composites and NXT Seating.

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Posted inHome Care Services

Design for Care showcase: SMARTer workplaces in H&SA

by daniellekApril 8, 2025April 8, 2025

Poor work design is a key contributor to psychological injury in the Healthcare and Social Assistance (H&SA) industry. Poor psychological health, such as burnout, stress, and anxiety not only harms […]

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Posted inBusiness News

Guide Dogs NSW/ACT says “access means business”

by daniellekMarch 31, 2025April 1, 2025

Guide Dogs NSW/ACT is taking action to ensure Sydneysiders with disability gain better access to restaurants and bars. The charity has launched the Access Means Business Campaign alongside the City […]

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