Category: News

NSW auditor-general report prepares non-government sectors for the NDIS.

Study shows that more than a third of deaths in NSW of people with intellectual disability are preventable. The landmark study found that 38% of people with intellectual disability are […]

What are the recovery challenges faced by people following a road traffic crash. The Recover Injury Research Centre is conducting an online Injury Impact Study with the aim to better […]

Protection for NDIS participants is in place with a new quality and safeguarding framework.  Released by the Council of Australian Governments Disability Reform Council the new system is intended to […]

The Federal Government and Western Australia have finally struck a deal on a WA-delivered NDIS. Funding for administration and operating costs will be the responsibility of the WA government while […]

Government offers grants to assist people with disability to take part in national conferences. Conference organisers can use the grants to ensure people with disability can better participate by developing accessible […]

Families of children with disability can continue to access support and advice until the NDIS reaches full scheme. The government will continue to fund the education and information components of […]

Pressure areas are the most fearsome issue confronting rehab and seating occupational therapists. “I will do anything to avoid it,” occupational therapist Sybbi Georgiou, from Megalong Positioning Service told F2L. “Even […]

Wheelchair racing legend Kurt Fearnley has done it again. He took line honours for the 11th time winning the GIO Oz Day 10k international wheelchair race in Sydney on Australia […]

Government announces a Productivity Commission review into costs associated with the NDIS. The costs are consistent with the Heads of Agreements with the states and territories and the Commonwealth. The review […]

Queensland researchers launch a world-first clinical trial aimed at improving recovery from spinal cord injuries. In the study, led by the University of Queensland and the Princess Alexandra Hospital, a new […]

Queensland and the Northern Territory are the major beneficiaries of the latest NDIS funding package.  In excess of $15.3 million is being provided to help people prepare for the NDIS […]