A Joint Standing Committee has raised concerns around services and provider readiness to meet the demands of delivering the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Creating a participant enabling environment and […]
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Theatre ensemble for artists with disability
There’s a shift happening across Australian stages, with accessibility and inclusivity within arts practices and community spaces taking the spotlight and one of the major players in Queensland is Indelabilityarts. […]
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Preview assistive technology outcome tool at AT conference
With disability policy shifting towards consumer driven care, assistive technology (AT) users and practitioners are calling for AT outcomes research to be translated into practical and policy-relevant tools. The new […]
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Have your say on arts and disability
The Federal Government is inviting stakeholders and the public to submit their views on the National Arts and Disability Strategy to improve access and participation in the arts for people […]
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Paralympic Gold medallist in couture runway show
Australian Paralympic gold and silver medallist Kelly Cartwright is set to make her runway debut at this year’s Angels with Wings couture show, the first fashion runway to have a […]
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ATSA welcomes Senate inquiry into motorised mobility devices
Assistive Technology Suppliers Australia (ATSA) has welcomed the report of the Senate Committee into the regulation of motorised mobility devices and supports the principal recommendation of a nationally consistent regulatory […]
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Facilitators critical to success in autism training program
The unique strengths of adolescents with autism, including attention to detail, loyalty and memory skills, should be the focus of employment programs to ensure they can play a crucial role […]
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Paralympian removed from Queensland train
An Australian Paralympic athlete was prevented from boarding Queensland Rail’s long-distance passenger rail service, The Spirit of Queensland, because he was not accompanied by a carer. Richard Cordukes, represented Australia at […]
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Breaking the NDIS funds barrier
Do you want advice on the following? Do I have any choices post-school, and if so what are they? What goals can the NDIS fund after school and can I […]
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Microsoft launches ‘map’ app for vision impaired
Microsoft has launched Soundscape, a smartphone app for people who are blind or have low vision that uses a combination of 3D audio and location awareness to help build a […]
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Brain Injury Conference program update
Now in its sixth year, Brain Injury Australia’s National Brain Injury Conference, driving improvements in services and supports for over 700,000 Australians living with brain injury, will be held at Brisbane’s […]
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Sonar smart-band helps people navigate obstacles
A sonar smart-band specifically designed to help people who are blind or have low vision navigate obstacles is now available for sale in Australia. Sunu Band is a mobility smart-band […]