Category: News

This is the final issue of F2L for 2016. We wish all our readers a Happy Christmas and New Year and hope that 2017 brings good health and happiness.

Incidence of pressure associated injuries in hospital settings and care facilities are around one to two out 10.  Speaking to F2L in Sydney at a conference on pressure injuries hosted by Permobil Australia, Amit […]

  An Australian-first initiative shows the value of recreational activities outdoors. The ‘Productive Garden’ project offers innovative pathways for participation through rehabilitation and therapy for people with disability. It was developed by […]

David Sinclair is the new executive officer at Assistive Technologies Suppliers Australia.  Sinclair (pictured), comes with a background in Veteran Affairs and technology companies.  He was most recently responsible for managing […]

The Coalition is calling for submissions on a draft Service Delivery Model to support the work of unpaid carers.  The proposed Model sets out a new integrated carer support system, […]

Charity for adults with disability, mental health and substance rehabilitation gets a positive outcome. The School of Hard Knocks was set up in Queensland in 2014 and provides a range […]

 Almost one in 12 Australians experienced discrimination or unfair treatment because of their disability. These were the findings to emerge from the first release of data from the 2015 Survey […]

GTK recently celebrated 25 years in the industry.  Owners Greg and Marguerite Kline hosted a cocktail party with guests that included the NSW Minister for Disability Services, John Ajaka. A new […]

ANZ becomes first Australian bank to introduce accessible features to debit cards. ANZ Access cards will sport a large font and tactile indicators to help customers with low vision orientate […]

The Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce hosts assistive technology trade mission in Sydney. The mission was led by PresenTense, a leading Israeli innovation organisation headed by Australian Guy Spigelman, who founded […]

Want to celebrate International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD).