Transfer Connect is a new support service for disability accommodation in New South Wales. It is tailored for people who receive Family and Community Services (FACS) specialist disability services that are being transferred […]
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Historic partnership for Wheelchair Rugby
Wheelchair Rugby has scored a world first in corporate partnerships along with Vice Regal patronage. Long-time supporter of Wheelchair Rugby in Australia, insurance group GIO has been announced as the […]
Possible link between vitamin D and preventing autism
The crucial role of vitamin D in brain development given further credence by Queensland researchers. Giving mice vitamin D supplements during pregnancy prevented autism traits in their offspring, University of Queensland […]
ATSA prepares for NDIA changes
The industry is preparing for changes that the NDIA will have on their business, according to David Sinclair. The Assistive Technology Suppliers Australasia (ATSA) executive officer was speaking to F2L […]
Disability groups pull together against transport cuts
National campaign against proposed cuts to the Mobility Allowance for people with disability. Over 25 different groups, from across Australia have united to oppose cuts to vital transport funding for […]
WOT a day for those with Spinal Cord Injury
‘What’s Out There Day’ is a networking opportunity for people with spinal cord injury. This community event has been organised by Spire and Austin Health in Melbourne and will consist […]
Funding boost for ACT disability workforce1
The ACT Government is building on the capacity of Canberra’s disability sector workforce. As part of its commitment to the NDIS, the government is providing $1.27 million to National Disability […]
Making a difference: fish oil for the brain?
John Stein, emeritus professor of neuroscience at Oxford University said everybody learns differently. Speaking to F2L at the Learning Difference Convention in Sydney, Stein said there are various things that […]
Disability Discrimination Commissioner’s address to NDS NSW Conference
Alastair McEwin spoke about the past, the present and future at the NDS NSW 2017 Conference. Here are highlights from his keynote address. As the 25th anniversary of the Disabilities Discrimination Act […]
Register now for BSWAT Payment Scheme
Registrations for Business Services Wage Assessment Tool Payment Scheme closes April 30, 2017. People with an intellectual impairment who worked in the Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE) and had their wages calculated […]
TV host now Youngcare’s first national ambassador
TV host Sylvia Jeffreys has been named as the first national ambassador for Youngcare. For several years, the Today Show news reader has been a supporter of the organisation that provides […]
NSW disability services transfers to charity
The Benevolent Society is the new operator for specialist disability support teams in NSW. The NSW Government recently transferred these services to the non-government sector to support the NDIS roll […]