Poor diagnosis and lack of funding for people living with the late effects of polio (LEoP) has been raised by Australian Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Association president Dr Natasha Layton. […]
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South Australia gets NDIS funding boost
Mission Australia and Baptcare will benefit from a $72 million funding boost to deliver frontline NDIS services at local community level. The two organisations with their existing community connections and […]
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More support for unpaid carers
Unpaid carers will benefit from a new early-intervention service model announced by the Federal Government. The new service is a fundamental shift from the current service delivery model, which is […]
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NDIA accepts Independent Pricing Review recommendations
The Board of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has given in principle support to the Independent Pricing Review Report’s 25 recommendations. These include: Adding a third tier to the […]
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Small business unprepared for new data privacy laws
The Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data Breaches NDB) Act 2017 that came into effect on February 22, 2018 means that most Australian businesses must comply with the new law. The NDB […]
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Disability services event of the year almost here!
Come and see the latest equipment and services for the disability sector and hear from over 40 international and local industry experts on key topics at the ATSA Independent Living […]
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Service providers join forces
It’s official. Disability service providers House with No Steps (HWNS) and The Tipping Foundation (TTF) have become one organisation. It’s a huge milestone for House with No Steps and The […]
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Building a user-led community on AT
A new project demonstrating the potential of peer-led information sharing around assistive technology (AT) has been launched by The Independent Living Centre WA (ILCWA). The initiative is intended to change […]
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NDS CEO: Still risks ahead for the NDIS
When it comes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) there is good news but it is being clouded by difficulties. As National Disability Services (NDS) CEO Dr Ken Baker […]
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Victoria releases economic plan for people with disability
The Victorian Government has released the Absolutely everyone: state disability plan 2017–2020. The plan sets out the actions the government will take to drive positive change and encompasses education and learning pathways, employment opportunities […]
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Victorian Gov. discounts rego fees for modified vehicles
The Victorian Government and VicRoads now provide registration discounts for all vehicles that have been modified to make them accessible for people with disabilities. The registration discounts apply to Victorian […]
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Assistive Technologies – clear proof of effectiveness
Evidence confirms what AT practitioners and AT users have long known. Assistive products and services, or soft technologies which match and deliver them, are effective solutions to daily living problems. […]