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. […]
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Ability Links makes one million connections
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 […]