Coalition Government announces $5 million funding program to build NDIS workforce.
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OTs play a critical role in post-polio syndrome
“Help me help myself”. This was one of the key messages to come from the 1st Australasia-Pacific Post-Polio Conference held in Sydney recently. In a keynote address, Dr Stephen de […]
Post-polio syndrome a challenge for health practitioners
Post-polio syndrome a challenge for health practitioners
ATSA recruiting for an executive officer
Assistive Technology Suppliers Australia is seeking an executive officer. It follows the decision to move on from current EO, Chris Sparks, who has successfully developed the Association over the past […]
Finalists announced for 2016 National Disability Awards
The 22 finalists in this year’s National Disability Awards have been announced. There were 129 nominations across eight categories that recognise best practice by contributions from individuals, organisations and initiatives […]
Turning a new page for those with print disability
People with vision impairment now have greater access to books and published material. This follows Australia’s ratification of the Marrakesh Treaty which came into force on September 30 that makes […]
New study: disability-related discrimination rife in public places
Results from a Sydney study show discrimination in public places is common for young people with disability. It is estimated that 12.6 per cent of young Australians aged 15-29 have […]
Trail blazing research for spinal cord injury
Gound breaking spinal cord injury research comes to Australia. In what was once considered to be impossible, that is restoring meaningful levels of feeling and function to people who are […]
Advocacy group can assist with NDIS process
Legal help is available when it comes to navigating the NDIS. Budget restraints are having an impact on appropriate plans for people joining the National Disability Insurance Scheme, according to […]
A show stopper at Nepean Disability Expo
Local service providers came to the fore at the Nepean Disability Expo recently. There were over 100 booths delivering a range of provider services and supplier information to the largely […]
Deaf Children Australia Celebrates
Deaf Children Australia is celebrating the 150th anniversary of its bluestone building with a special invitation. DCA is opening its doors to current and past students and deaf community members […]
New thinking on Universal Design
For Dignity for Disability’s Party representative Kelly Vincent, “if you don’t ask you don’t get”.