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). […]
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Brain Injury Conference: Call for Papers
Brain Injury Australia invites people with a brain injury, their family members, researchers, clinicians, allied health professionals, service providers and policymakers to submit a presentation proposal for its 7th National […]
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Watershed Bill passes NSW Parliament
The NSW Ageing and Disability Commissioner will become a reality next month after a landmark Bill was passed by the NSW Parliament. Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services Gareth […]
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Empower Golf team wins at Masters Games
Congratulations to the team of Empower Golf’s Ben Tullipan, Tarun Kanji, Shem Aitken and Brent Taprell who won the teams Ambrose competition at the Great Barrier Reef Masters Games. Kanji […]
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OAM for Chris Sparks
NSW Physical Disability Council president, Chris Sparks has been awarded an OAM in the Queens Honours list for his service to people with a disability. Sparks told F2L, receiving the […]
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Best New Product – Leckey MyWay
The Leckey MyWay, a gait trainer for children with postural support needs, was voted the Best New Product by ATSA exhibitors at the Independent Living Expos in Sydney and Brisbane. […]
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First ATSNZ expo a success
The inaugural Assistive Technology Suppliers Expo held in Auckland, New Zealand on May 23, has been rated a success. The show was officially opened by New Zealand Paralympian Dan Buckingham, […]
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Brisbane Airport introduces Australian-first Hidden Disability Program
Brisbane Airport has introduced a new program designed to support travellers with hidden disabilities. Soft-launched in November last year, the Hidden Disability Program was introduced to help Brisbane Airport front-line […]
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YMCA Victoria partners with Disability Sport & Recreation
More Victorians with a disability will be moving more often for better health, thanks to the recent partnership between YMCA Victoria and Disability Sport & Recreation (DSR). With around one […]
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ATSA Canberra – Call for Papers closing soon!
The next event on the ATSA expo calendar will be held in Canberra from August 27-28, 2019. The ATSA Living Expo will be held in conjunction with iCREATe, the international […]
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NDIS Webinar – Assistive Technology Talk
The NDIS is hosting a live, interactive webinar focussed on assistive technology (AT) on June 20, 2019. The FREE webinar is a great opportunity for participants, their families and carers […]
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Applications for disability self help grants open
Applications are now open for the latest round of Disability Self Help Grants to help strengthen self help groups for people with disability and their families across Victoria. A total […]