Child and Youth Services (CYS) in South Australia has become the first in Australia to form its own public sector, employee-led mutual to deliver the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) […]
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Disability Services Forum – happening soon
Don’t miss the opportunity to network with 100 or more NDIS service providers at the Disability Services Forum in Sydney from December 4-6. Presentations from key industry speakers will deliver […]
Football Federation partners with IDPWD
The Football Federation of Australia (FFA) has been announced as an official partner for International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD). FFA is the governing body of all Australian football […]
Sunrise Medical previews Quickie Q-Series power range
A new generation of power mobility products offering a broad range of applications will be released by Sunrise Medical in February 2019. The Quickie Q-Series of power wheelchairs represents the […]
Parenting program under funding threat
A parenting program that brings benefits for parents and children with developmental disabilities will become unavailable for most families under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). A report on the […]
New HELPA app connects families to special needs support
A new digital health app for connecting families and caregivers of children with special needs has been launched in Australia. The HELPA app allows users to search and connect to therapists […]
ABC and Screen Australia unite on DisRupted
ABC Children’s and Screen Australia have partnered on a new funding program to showcase and amplify the work of Australian creatives and content makers with disability. DisRupted will fund three to […]
NDIA pilot to improve participant plans
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has announced a pilot to help participants access and use appropriate supports through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The pilot will be voluntary, […]
National autism guideline released
Australia’s first national guideline for the assessment and diagnosis of autism has been released. It outlines processes for both diagnostic decision-making and the comprehensive assessment of individual support needs. It […]
Mental health gets NDIS support
People with severe and persistent mental health issues will have improved access and support in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The new ‘psychosocial disability stream’ for disabilities that may […]
NDIS pressures aired at PDCN AGM
Evidence from a NSW Legislative Council Inquiry has found that disability reforms associated with the NDIS is resulting in greater strain on community services, according to NSW Disability Discrimination Commissioner, […]
Developments for autism detection in infants
Diagnosing autism in infancy may have moved one step closer with ground-breaking research announced from Harvard University. A Ph.D. candidate, April Boin Choi has been investigating improved ways of identifying […]