Video gamers could be at risk of irreversible hearing loss and/or tinnitus, as sound levels often exceed permissible safe limits.
Category: Health & Wellbeing
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Cooling down in accessible luxury
The Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne has opened cutting-edge ice baths designed for athletes of all abilities.
Posted inBusiness News
Fitness for everybody in fully inclusive gym
Australia’s first membership-based gym with accessible and inclusive equipment recently opened in Port Adelaide, offering people with disabilities an affordable way to exercise, founded by Shane Hryhorec from Push Mobility.
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Advocate wants nutrition support for people with disability
Disability advocate Dr Dinesh Palipana, wants assurances from the Federal Government and the National Disability Insurance agency that the nutrition rights of people with disability will be supported in NDIS […]
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Immersion therapy coming to a pool near you
Immersion therapy, where those with disability or injury can improve movement through immersion in water using scuba gear is expanding nationally, following a deal between Belgravia Leisure and Determined2. Previously, […]
Posted inCommunity Affairs
Early Years Strategy taking shape
A National Summit to discuss the development of an Early Years Strategy that will enable children and families, greater access to quality education, health and care services, was held in […]
Posted inCommunity Services
On your trike
Joondalup not-for-profit, Community Vision, has received two Triobikes, an election commitment from the WA State Government. Built for comfort, accessibility and safety with two 2-point seat belts, the bikes allow […]
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Industry-first haircare products for blind, visually impaired
SISTERWOULD has launched an innovative hair care range in formulas to suit the blind and visually impaired. The shampoo has a granulated texture while the conditioner is a thicker consistency […]
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Award for uplifting mobility solution
An inflatable device that allows at-home healthcare workers to independently reposition patients without strain or stress, has won the Australian James Dyson Award 2022. Inspired by a camping bed, the […]
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Report highlights need for safer use of medicines
Among the many challenges faced by people with disability is the safety use of medicines. To address this the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has launched it its Medicine Safety […]
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Feedback sought on national guideline for children with autism
Autism CRC is seeking community feedback on the draft of Australia’s first national guideline for supporting children with autism and their families. The National Guideline builds on Autism CRC’s landmark […]