The ATSA Expo in Brisbane has just wrapped and followed the Sydney Expo held earlier. F2L takes a look at some noteworthy highlights of what has become the most influential […]
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Disability Sports assisting SA disability sports group
Disability Recreation and Sports SA (DRSSA), an independent member of Disability Sports Australia (DSA), has entered into liquidation with assistance being provided by DSA to DRSSA members. DSA CEO, Jenni […]
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New minister takes charge of the NDIS
The appointment of Gold Coast MP Stuart Robert as special minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has confirmed the government’s intention to give priority to the rollout of […]
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Applications Open For Disability Worker Commissioner
A new leadership position charged with the task of safeguarding and improving the quality of care for people with disability is now open for applications. Minister for Disability, Ageing and […]
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Victorians with disability shooting new career goals
Victorians with disability will have better access to career opportunities through a new sports initiative backed by the State Government. Minister for Disability, Luke Donnellan announced a $100,000 Jobs Victoria Innovation […]
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Highlights from ATSA Sydney Expo
The just concluded ATSA Sydney Expo is the show to visit when it comes to new products, services and technologies for the disability sector. Among the highlights was a disability online shop front, […]
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A Vivid experience with disability access
Vivid Sydney, the largest festival of lights, music and ideas in the Southern Hemisphere is back. And many of the displays have access for children and adults with disability. This […]
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VR sensory room for students with disability
A virtual reality (VR) hub is creating a new and inclusive world for school leavers with disability. The Disability Trust has officially opened this new facility in North Wollongong, NSW, […]
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NDIS a priority for Labor
The Labor party has announced a number of policy positions it said will make fixing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) a priority. These included providing funding early to avoid having […]
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NDS launches ‘Positive Cultures’ films
National Disability Services (NDS) has released a set of Zero Tolerance films about Positive Cultures at a forum in Melbourne. Acting NDS CEO, David Moody said: “The films depict important conversations to […]
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Australians with disability lose record amount to scammers
Australians who are older or have disability reported record losses in 2018 according to the ACCC’s annual Targeting Scams report released this week. Australians aged over 65 submitted over 26,400 reports to […]
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New NDIS initiatives announced
Improving the participant experience, establishing a national disability gateway and setting new disability employment targets were among new policies announced by Social Services Minister Paul Fletcher at a press conference […]