Australian trade union United Voice has welcomed a decision from South Australia’s State Government to not pursue the proposal to privatise Accommodation Services. In June 2018, the Marshall State Government announced […]
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Labor to invest in specialist care for intellectual disability
The Labor party has announced its plans to invest $9.5 million in funding to address the inequalities in the health system for people with intellectual disabilities, claimed to be the […]
Government stands by Royal Commission panel
The government is standing by the appointment of two commissioners to the royal commission into disability despite some concerns from the disability sector. However if elected to government Labor has stated it would review the two appointments […]
Wings for Life to boost spinal cord research
A world-wide competition will pit human against machine in a virtual high-tech car chase this weekend. The competition will raise money for spinal cord injury research – helping a University […]
Disability service providers to join NDIS National Day of Action
Disability service providers from around Australia will join the Every Australian Counts National Day of Action on May 3 to call for a better National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). National […]
Trial to help kids with cerebral palsy
Ten children with cerebral palsy are taking part in a two-week University of Queensland (UQ) trial to help develop independence in daily living activities. The children will participate in activities […]
Less than a month to go until ATSA Disability Expos 2019
The ATSA Independent Living Expos are returning to Sydney and Brisbane in 2019, with Brisbane expanded to take place over two days this year. Both shows have increased in size, […]
ACCC and other regulators supporting people with disability
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) is reminding people with disability to use their consumer rights when buying goods and services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and […]
Accessible Housing Consultation Report open for public review
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has released an Accessible Housing Options Paper Consultation Report to further improve awareness and understanding of the project. The report identifies considerations that will […]
Quickie Q Series New Range of Powerchairs – For the Ultimate Experience
The new QUICKIE Q-Series offers full flexibility to create the perfect Powerchair for each individual user with highly flexible configurations, interchangeable parts and quick and easy adjustments. The QUICKIE Q- […]
Career workshop for people with spinal cord injury
A career workshop to help shape the next work or study opportunity for those with spinal cord injury (SCI) will be held at Sargood on Collaroy resort in Sydney in […]
Victorian workforce given accessibility boost
Workers living with a disability or experiencing other barriers to employment are being given a pathway to a new career through the Andrews Labor Government’s Boost Your Business Voucher program. […]