A Senate Committee will investigate concerns about motorised scooters, after Senators John Williams and Derryn Hinch referred the issue to Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee. Senator Williams […]
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Erosion of business confidence affecting disability services
National Disability Services (NDS) report reveals disability service providers under increasing cost and staff pressures. The State of the Disability Sector Report 2017 also found there was a big gap […]
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More collaboration needed between disability providers
Providers must unite for a stronger voice to reach the NDIA about challenges being faced. Speaking to F2L at the NDIS Service Delivery Outcomes forum, Carer Solutions Australia, Founder and […]
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National Disability Award Winners 2017
Compass Group takes out Employer of the Year award and Ability Mate gets Innovation prize. The awards, which recognize achievements in the disability sector, were announced in Canberra on December […]
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Coles trials ‘quiet hour’ to help people with autism shop
Coles has partnered with Austism Spectrum Australia to support customers with autism. This innovative low-sensory shopping experience is being rolled out to 68 stores nationally, following a successful trial at […]
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Disappointing response from SME business in disability survey
SMEs struggle to find time to focus on issues such as inclusion of people with disability. This was one of the key findings from an Australian Network on Disability (AND) […]
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Celebrating International Day of People with Disability
Celebrate equality and inclusion with the International Day of People with Disability. The International Day of People with a Disability is a very important reminder of the need to improve […]
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Quality of NDIS services assured
Senate passes legislation in the lead up to International Day of People with Disability. NDIS participants have been assured of quality services and appropriate safeguards following Senate endorsement to establish […]
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Disappointing response from SMEs in disability survey
SME’s still hold outdated stereotypes about customers and employees with disability. The Australian Network on Disability (AND) 2017 Disability Confidence survey of more than 500 small and medium enterprises found […]
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NeuroMoves exercise centre for the ACT
Innovative exercise centre for people with spinal cord injury or a neurological disability opens in Canberra. The NeuroMoves gym offers a range of exercise services tailored to work around specific […]
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NSW CID calls for action on funding
NSW Council for Intellectual Disability has concerns for future funding of disability advocacy groups. CID senior advocate, Jim Simpson said NSW Government plans to cut funding will “silence the voice […]
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NSW service provider rebrands
NSW disability service provider, Sunshine has been rebranded to Unisson Disability. The decision to make the change after 100 years of service was based primarily on the need to establish […]