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A smiling lady wearing a frilly orange and pink outfit, on a beige background with text saying her name Emma Memma. She has read hair with two pink and yellow butterflies in it.
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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Posted inSmartphones

Keeping your hands free and your phone safe

by daniellekMarch 19, 2025March 19, 2025

Whether you’re juggling dexterity challenges or balance issues, there are times when it’s vital to keep your hands free. A Brisbane mother of three, Friederike Kuehn, has found a way […]

Posted inAssistive Technology

Assisted Living range at Bunnings

by daniellekMarch 19, 2025March 19, 2025

Bunnings now stocks more than 2000 products in its expanding Assisted Living range. The hardware giant has moved into the sector and carries more than 2500 products in its range, […]

Posted inAssistive Technology

APEX Mobility Acquires Medix21

by daniellekMarch 12, 2025March 26, 2025

APEX Mobility is acquiring Medix21 Australia in what the company is calling a significant step forward in enhancing dealer support, logistics, and inventory management. Under this initiative, known as the […]

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Posted inBusiness News

Call for stronger rideshare laws

by Kymberly MartinMarch 5, 2025March 5, 2025

Guide Dogs Queensland is campaigning for stronger enforcement of discrimination laws against rideshare companies following a spate of unpleasant events involving Guide Dog handlers. Victorian Paula Hobley is taking Uber […]

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