Category: News

Government increasing audio description services to assist people who are blind or vision-impaired. The Federal Government has announced the formation of an Audio Description Working Party to examine options for […]

Paralympian Liesl Tesch is the new Labor member for the NSW seat of Gosford. Tesch recorded a swing of more than 11 per cent in what was one of the state’s […]

Transfer Connect is a new support service for disability accommodation in New South Wales.  It is tailored for people who receive Family and Community Services (FACS) specialist disability services that are being transferred […]

Wheelchair Rugby has scored a world first in corporate partnerships along with Vice Regal patronage. Long-time supporter of Wheelchair Rugby in Australia, insurance group GIO has been announced as the […]

The crucial role of vitamin D in brain development given further credence by Queensland researchers.  Giving mice vitamin D supplements during pregnancy prevented autism traits in their offspring, University of Queensland […]

The industry is preparing for changes that the NDIA will have on their business, according to David Sinclair.  The Assistive Technology Suppliers Australasia (ATSA) executive officer was speaking to F2L […]

National campaign against proposed cuts to the Mobility Allowance for people with disability. Over 25 different groups, from across Australia have united to oppose cuts to vital transport funding for […]

‘What’s Out There Day’ is a networking opportunity for people with spinal cord injury. This community event has been organised by Spire and Austin Health in Melbourne and will consist […]

The ACT Government is building on the capacity of Canberra’s disability sector workforce. As part of its commitment to the NDIS, the government is providing $1.27 million to National Disability […]

John Stein, emeritus professor of neuroscience at Oxford University said everybody learns differently. Speaking to F2L at the Learning Difference Convention in Sydney, Stein said there are various things that […]

Alastair McEwin spoke about the past, the present and future at the NDS NSW 2017 Conference. Here are highlights from his keynote address. As the 25th anniversary of the Disabilities Discrimination Act […]

Registrations for Business Services Wage Assessment Tool Payment Scheme closes April 30, 2017. People with an intellectual impairment who worked in the Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE) and had their wages calculated […]