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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 […]

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There is strong urgency for evidence based reform around the legal definition of disability assistance animals. This was one of the key findings to emerge from a Disability Assistance Animals […]

Children and Young People with Disability want to hear from people about changes to the Mobility Allowance.  The Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee is currently conducting an Inquiry into the […]

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International and local speakers at spinal cord workshop in Sydney. The workshop will present the latest findings on stem cells and neurological injuries and is being held on October 31. […]