One of the world’s leading disability arts activists, Rachel Gadsden, will be the opening plenary speaker at Australia’s leading disability arts event, the Arts Activated Conference, being held in Sydney […]
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More speakers confirmed for ATSA Canberra
A number of speakers have been confirmed for the Canberra ATSA Independent Living Expo, taking place from August 27-28, 2019. Held in conjunction with iCREATe, the international Convention of Rehabilitation […]
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Carers Queensland explains its NDIS strategy
For Carers Queensland it is the “people first” approach when it comes to navigating the National Disability Insurance Scheme. “We have an important facilitation role to ensure participants get the […]
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Revised Standard for motor vehicle controls
Standards Australia has announced an improved standard that sets a benchmark for motor vehicle controls for people with disability, ensuring consistency and rigour to how motor vehicle controls are fitted […]
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NZ Government announces changes to Family Funded Care policy
Parents and partners of people with disability and high or very high support needs will be paid up to $25.50 an hour for caring for their family members under new […]
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Check out NDIS Webinar: Assistive Technology Talk
The National Disability Insurance Agency recently hosted a one hour webinar about assistive technology on wheelchairs, aids and devices. The panel discussed recent changes to AT processes and resources, how to […]
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New NZ app reports mobility parking abuse
An app designed to make sure mobility car spaces are kept free for those who need them most is currently being used in New Zealand. The Access Aware app was […]
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Robert Fitzgerald appointed NSW Disability Commissioner
Robert Fitzgerald has been appointed NSW’s first Ageing and Disability Commissioner, tasked with protecting adults with disability and older people. In making the announcement, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said he […]
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New facility for people with intellectual disability
This new technology-enabled facility for those with complex intellectual disability, has opened in Melbourne. Developed by St John of God, with technology partner HomeStay Care, it claims to set a […]
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Increased price limits for NDIS providers
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Stuart Robert, has announced an increase to price limits for NDIS services that includes updates for Western Australia. “From 1 July 2019, […]
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Children to get faster access to NDIS supports
A plan to resolve delays and backlogs for children with disability accessing Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) supports through the NDIS has been announced by the Minister for the National […]
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NDIA changes supply of supports process
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has made changes to its assistive technology (AT) and home modification (HM) working arrangements with state equipment providers in Victoria (SWEP) and NSW (EnableNSW). […]