Austroads has released a discussion paper to investigate the future of national regulation for motorised mobility devices (MMD). Following Standards Australia publishing a Technical Specification for motorised wheelchairs and mobility […]
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New report highlights critical data gaps for people with disability
The diverse experiences of more than four million Australians living with disability is the subject of a new report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). The report, People […]
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SA seeks community input on accessible playgrounds
The South Australian government is seeking input from the community on what they believe is important to making playground and play spaces more accessible for all children and families. Earlier […]
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Advocacy groups call for NDIS to fund sexual supports
An alliance of 40 disability advocacy groups has signed a statement calling on the government to include sexuality supports in the National Disability Insurance Scheme. The position statement released by […]
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Government launches National Disability Data Asset
The COAG Australian Data and Digital Council, chaired for the first time by Minister for Government Services Stuart Robert, has agreed to establish a National Disability Data Asset, which when developed […]
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New StorySign books in Auslan
Technology multinational Huawei has expanded its StorySign app, adding two new books in Auslan – the sign language of Australia’s deaf community. The new books, ‘Max the Brave’ by Ed […]
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Global student innovation challenge winners announced
A mobility device that helps people with a disability and the elderly stand with ease and an innovative spoon design that helps adults and children with special needs to feel […]
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Minister opens NDIS Commission Office in Victoria
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme Stuart Robert has opened the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (NDIS Commission) Victorian office, alongside Federal Member for Chisholm Gladys Liu. Minister Robert […]
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Woolworths rolls out Quiet Hour for customers with sensory needs
Following a successful trial period in NSW and the ACT, more than 260 Woolworths stores across Australia will now offer the low-sensory Quiet Hour to customers. The program is designed […]
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New program to help girls ‘rule the internet’
Autism Queensland is a running what it said is the first program of its kind with a specific focus on teenage girls on the autism spectrum. Online safety, bullying, dealing […]
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Call for vision impaired to participate in study
People who are vision impaired or blind are invited to take part in study that will investigate the use of new technology for presenting sport broadcasting on TV based on 3D audio. […]
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More funding for disability programs
More funding for people with disability has been announced. The Individual Capacity Building grants will fund activities to the tune of $100 million over the next three years for people […]