Evidence reveals that more than 60 per cent of NDIS participants receiving behaviour support services were not involved in developing their own plans. A newly-developed suite of resources called The […]
Category: Health & Wellbeing
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Enable Fitness takes on City-Bay
Shaun Whitbread and Graham Lewis are ready to prove that physical disability is no barrier to endurance. Both will compete in this year’s City-Bay Fun Run, to be held on […]
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Report gives snapshot of QLDers with disability
Queenslanders with disability are largely feeling happy and supported, but continue to face barriers in work, education and accessibility, according to the 2025 Voice of Queenslanders with Disability Report. This […]
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‘Market failure’: new data shows OTs on the brink from NDIS cuts
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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Take on inactivity with Million Moves
A three-week physical activity program is taking aim at physical inactivity. Million Moves by peak body AUSactive runs from 1-21 September and gives free access to hundreds of gyms and […]
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Disability workers face burnout crisis
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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Wheelchair Basketball Australia finals to hit Sydney
12 national wheelchair basketball league clubs will do battle this week for finals glory in what’s tipped to be the biggest finals in league history. From from 29–31 August the […]
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Therapy that adapts
When it comes to pressure care, it’s crucial to have the correct support to reduce the chance of injuries and enhance the user experience. In fact, the European Pressure Ulcer […]
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SeriousFun expands to Australia
SeriousFun Children’s Network is expanding to Australia and New Zealand with five new pilots experiences for seriously ill kids. The global community of camps and programs was founded by actor […]
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Transforming lives with Seniors Club Cumberland
Cumberland City Council is highlighting the success of its Seniors Club Cumberland project and celebrating its Seniors & Disability Services team. It comes ahead of Aged Care Employee Day on […]
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Chronic pain impact laid bare in report
A national survey of people living with chronic pain has found the condition robs people of their wellbeing and their hope. The National Pain Report 2025 – Pain Takes A Nation, released […]
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Making breast screening accessible for autistic women
Aspect Autism Friendly has partnered with BreastScreen NSW, South Western Sydney, to address low breast screening rates among autistic women and those with intellectual disabilities. It comes after Aspect Autism […]