Ability Links NSW is celebrating one million community connections. Far North Coast Ability Links program manager, Robert Baldwin, said the milestone highlights the important dual role of Ability Links NSW […]
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Future of Changing Places program uncertain
Dignity Party MLC Kelly Vincent has demanded the government reassure South Australians that Changing Places toilets will be built as announced. Vincent’s demands follow confirmation that the Victorian program overseeing […]
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Victoria discounts registration 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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Gaps in NDIS for people with psychosocial disability
Major report identifies people with mental illness are being left without support in the transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The University of Sydney Faculty of Health Sciences […]
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Report reveals NGO system in precarious position
Another concern to emerge from the ‘Mind the Gap’ report, (click here for previous story) found smaller non-government organisations describing services collapsing and merging as they waited to see how […]
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Assistive technology a priority in 2018
Developing new strategies to deal with a more consumer-driven world is vital to the assistive technology (AT) sector with this year already shaping up with a number of major activities […]
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Research reveals barriers for travellers with disability
A recent study has revealed that people with accessibility needs due to disability and age are not being fully catered for by the travel industry or public sector. One of the […]
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Treatment offers hope for better stroke recovery
University of Queensland researchers are leading a world-first project that might help overcome disability that can affect many everyday activities for stroke survivors. And UQ is looking for stroke survivors […]
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ATSA Expo Melbourne – speaker list preview
More than 35 speakers will be presenting at the ATSA Independent Living Expo in Melbourne from May 16-17. One presenter pushing the boundaries when it comes to cutting edge technology […]
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Interested in becoming an assistive technology provider?
NDIA releases first insights into the AT market identifying potential opportunities for the business sector. The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has developed a series of Market Insights into the assistive […]
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Productivity Commission Report on Disability Services
The Productivity Commission has released its 23rd annual Report on Government Services (RoCG). It covers 17 areas of government services including those for people with disability. The following is an […]
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Universal Design Conference – call for presentations
Universal Design has announced a Call for Presentations for its third Australian conference being held in Brisbane in September. The theme for the two-day event is ‘Home and Away: Creating […]