Wanslea Family Services will be the first NDIS partner to deliver Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) services in Western Australia. Founded more than 70 years ago, the organisation will support […]
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Ratha’s cafe expands to South Coast NSW
An initiative established by Australian charity Help2Help to provide training and employment opportunities for people with disability has opened its second café on the South Coast NSW. Ratha’s Place opened in […]
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Jewish Care Victoria and Maccabi All Abilities sign MOU
Jewish Care Victoria and Maccabi All Abilities have signed a new memorandum of understanding, extending a long history of collaboration. As part of the agreement, the organisations have committed to […]
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Government introduces Commissioner to protect people with disability
An independent Ageing and Disability Commissioner will be established in NSW to investigate and stamp out the abuse of older people and adults with disability. Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the […]
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$88 million for frontline NDIS services in WA
Western Australians with disability will benefit from an investment of more than $88 million to deliver frontline services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Federal Minister for Families and […]
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Beach matting provides pathway to inclusivity in Sydney
Malabar Beach has become the first beach in Sydney with permanent wheelchair access as part of a project by Randwick City Council, the Lions Club and the Rainbow Club Australia. […]
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Renters with disability face additional challenges: report
Australians with a disability who rent are presented with additional challenges and barriers in the private rental market, according to a new report released this month. Disrupted; the consumer experience […]
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ATSA growing in relevance
ATSA’s role in the industry has become more relevant especially to government and the National Disability Insurance Agency. Speaking at the ATSA AGM, chairman Geoff Purtill said a number of […]
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Milestone for unique resort
Sargood on Collaroy, which opened its doors two years ago, is a world first when it comes to giving people with spinal cord injury (SCI) a holiday, and much more. […]
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Highlights from Brain Injury Conference
Every State and Territory was represented at the National Brain Injury Conference, held at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, in November. The 300 delegates heard over 30 international and local experts in the […]
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Happy Christmas to all our readers
The F2L team wishes all our readers a Happy Festive Season and a Bright, Healthy and Prosperous New Year and 2019.
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Disability funding for students under review
The Federal Government is reviewing funding support for students with disability to ensure it is being distributed fairly and consistently. Minister for Education, Dan Tehan said the review would ensure […]