NDIS participants can receive priority home delivery during the coronavirus pandemic from supermarkets including Coles, Woolworths, IGA and Harris Farm. From April 6, every NDIS participant will receive an individual […]
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Arts and Disability Mentorships re-opens: Apply NOW
The Australia Council has re-opened the Arts and Disability Mentoring Initiative, extending the deadline for applications to midnight AEST, Tuesday April 14, 2020. The 2020 fund includes three streams: Survive […]
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University of Sydney develops COVID-19 planning toolkit
The University of Sydney Centre for Disability Research & Policy has prepared a Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness (PCEP) Planning toolkit for COVID-19. Click below to go to either the PDF or Word […]
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Telecommunications complaints update for at-risk consumers
As the cascade effects of COVID-19 impact Australia’s phone and internet, the telecommunications industry Ombudsman is helping vulnerable and at-risk residential consumers who can now call 1800 046 686 or […]
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ACCC gives go-ahead for wider supply of PPE
Medical technology companies will be allowed to work together to coordinate the supply and potential manufacture in Australia of personal protective equipment (PPE) ventilators, testing kits, and other medical equipment […]
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COVID-19: The rights of children with disability podcast
Challenges being faced with COVID-19.
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NDIS recasts pricing, plans
The NDIS has introduced changes to pricing and plans to ensure supports can continue to be delivered to participants during the coronavirus pandemic. These include new support coordination items, a temporary […]
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F2L: We are still here for you
F2L would like to reassure our readers that we are committed to delivering key industry news to you at his difficult time. Our readership extends to Australia, New Zealand and […]
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ATSA addressing AT services issue
Access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as gloves, masks and sanitiser is a big issue confronting the disability sector, according to ATSA executive officer, David Sinclair. “The community is […]
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ATSA outlines AT availability concerns
Industry group ATSA has written to 15 Disability and Health Ministers to ensure the supply of assistive technologies (AT) remains on the agenda as an essential service. Each state has […]
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Facing COVID-19 with sense and sensibility
The disability sector like other industries is facing an unprecedented crisis. F2L spoke to several suppliers about the far-reaching impact of the coronavirus on their business, notwithstanding the fast-changing nature […]