Wollongong council has rolled out beach matting at Thirroul and Port Kembla beaches as part of its focus on improving ease of access to beaches for everyone. The beach matting […]
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Do you use AT and have a disability?
Are you an end-user or carer who have or intend buying, smart technology or other products including monitoring or security devices? The Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute want volunteer […]
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NDIS must do more for mental health
The mental health system in Australia has become complex and fragmented and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) “must do more for the mentally ill”. The National Mental Health Commission’s National […]
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Mental Health: Slowdown in accessing NDIS
A lower than expected number of people have successfully transitioned to the NDIS from Commonwealth mental health programs. This has heightened concerns that the Commonwealth allocation to Continuity of Support funding […]
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Autism: “Game-changing shift needed”
When it comes to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a game-changing shift is needed to deal with fragmented research and services, according to Professor Adam Guastella, from the University of Sydney […]
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Take a Wellness Walk over the Harbour Bridge
Mental Health gets off to an active start on October 13 with the 7th annual Wellness Walk over the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The Wellness Walk starts and finishes at Sydney’s Government […]
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Get up close at Adelaide’s Variety Children’s Zoo
Adelaide Zoo has opened the Variety Children’s Zoo, a $1.1 million precinct built in partnership with the Variety Children’s Charity of South Australia. The new children’s zoo allows children of […]
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Disability Sports Australia to open NT branch
Disability Sports Australia (DSA) is set to open a Northern Territory branch later this year. Announcing the move, DSA CEO Jenni Cole said while playing sport and being active is […]
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Film premiere: Screening at Brain Injury Conference
Attendees at the National Brain Injury Conference will have the opportunity to see ‘Going the Distance: Journeys of Recovery’, a TV documentary on survivors of traumatic brain injury that has […]
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It’s official: ATSA now a registered charity
Industry body ATSA is now a registered charity, recognised for its contribution to the general community and people with disability to advance health, social and public welfare. ATSA chairman, Geoff […]
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Sydney University unveils Disability Inclusion Action Plan
The University of Sydney launched its Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2019-24 during Disability Inclusion Week. The new six-year plan aligns with core values of inclusion and diversity, and community […]
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School holiday activities not to be missed
The school holidays are almost here and MyCareSpace has compiled a national calendar of inclusive school holiday activities and camps. The holidays give children with disability the opportunity to share […]