The cooler weather has arrived along with a new series of golf clinics for people with disability. Tickets are free for those with disability and include ball and club hire […]
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ATSA, the biggest event for the disability sector coming soon
The disability industry comes out in force at the ATSA Independent Living Expos in Sydney and Brisbane in May. The shows bring the latest products and services for the disability […]
Latest developments for managing shoulder pain
Monitoring daily propulsion movement a crucial development for wheelchair users dealing with shoulder pain. Major advances in the past year have come from devices and technology so those in wheelchairs […]
Where to next for Assistive Technology and Pressure Care?
The number of people using assistive technology is increasing but more funding is needed. This is one of the challenges around the provision of AT according to UK educator Dr Barend […]
ARATA presenting at ATSA
Australian Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Association showcase best AT practices at Sydney expo. This includes a wide range of online resources and practice supports. “Having a community of practice (CoP) is […]
A cubby house like no other
The Kooky Cubby redefines how play spaces are built and experienced. This innovative and technologically advanced play space inspires children to immerse themselves in the translucent walls, secret openings, hiding […]
NDIS gathers momentum at Northern Beaches expo
A Sydney expo of NDIS service providers had competition from heavy rain and a nearby Wiggles concert. But it did not dampen the enthusiasm of around 90 visitors who attended […]
Seminars on the latest autism research
Australian autism research will be in the spotlight in a seminar series in Brisbane from May 2017. Presented by Autism Queensland in collaboration with The Cooperative Research Centre for Living with Autism (Autism CRC), the […]
ATSA partners with Global Healthcare Trader
ATSA joins healthcare trader giving AT buyers and sellers access to the international market. Global Healthcare Trader (GHT) is a new promotional vehicle for companies looking to find distributors from around the world. […]
Autism rates on the rise
The number of people with autism has more than doubled in the past six years. And within this group 88 per cent were identified as having a disability. This latest […]
Working towards increasing Audio Description services
Government increasing audio description services to assist people who are blind or vision-impaired. The Federal Government has announced the formation of an Audio Description Working Party to examine options for […]
Paralympian the new MP for Gosford
Paralympian Liesl Tesch is the new Labor member for the NSW seat of Gosford. Tesch recorded a swing of more than 11 per cent in what was one of the state’s […]