Children with developmental delay and disability in NSW will benefit with greater access to Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) services. This follows an investment of more than $136 million in […]
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Vivid Sydney with many wheelchair accessible events
The world famous Festival of Light, Music and Ideas with international live acts and awe-inspiring light shows is not to be missed. Don’t let the crowds deter you – there […]
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NDIS seminar pulls in the crowds
NDIS policy changes, new resources and other developments were discussed by NDIS Assistive Technology Market & Providers director, Dr Lloyd Walker at ATSA Melbourne. Walker opened his presentation by referring to the […]
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ATSA Melbourne – New product highlights
There were many new products and solutions to help increase independence and make life easier for people with disability. Here are a few that caught our attention at ATSA Melbourne. Freedom […]
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ATSA Melbourne a ‘resounding success’
“It was an amazing two days. We enjoyed the chance to get feedback about our products from all different groups in the industry, from OTs, patients, nurses, distributors and retailers. […]
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World-first modular hearing aid
An innovative hearing aid has taken out the Good Design Award of the Year and a CSIRO Design Innovation Award. The Facett, is the world’s first modular hearing aid, co-designed […]
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Government confirms NDIS funding commitment
The Federal Government will fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) with $43 billion in funding secured over the forward estimates period. In his budget speech, Treasurer Scott Morrison (pictured) said: […]
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New survey evaluates the NDIS
Findings from an evaluation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) have been released by the National Institute of Labour Studies at Flinders University. Among the findings were that the […]
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New website for Jewish Care Victoria
Jewish Care Victoria has a bold new website that has been designed to improve accessibility for people with disability and impaired vision. Among the new features are a variable font […]
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Out-of-home care support for children with disability
Support arrangements for children with severe disability who are unable to live at home will be provided through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). It follows an agreement between the […]
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Breakthrough in autism spectrum disorders
People living with autism spectrum disorder are one step closer to receiving personalised genetic diagnosis and treatment, according to University of Queensland (UQ) research. New approaches in genomic technologies, computational […]
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Call to action: Disability and the media
Authentic representation of disability in the media was the standout concern from those attending the first Disability, Media and Human Rights Conference held recently at Curtin University, Perth. A solution put forward […]