This year’s Australian Assistive Technology Conference is not to be missed. Organised by the Australian Rehabilitation & Assistive Technology Association (ARATA), it takes place at Jupiters Casino, Gold Coast from […]
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Preliminary findings from Supplementary Disability Survey
Initial findings from the first Supplementary Disability Survey have been released. It showed that walking or climbing stairs presented as either ‘a lot of difficulty’ or ‘cannot do at […]
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New gaming app improves children’s hearing
Helping children with spatial processing disorder (SPD) has moved into the iPad age. Sound Storm is a gaming app based on a successful LiSN & Learn training program where 100 […]
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Interactive games for brain injury patients collect a Design Award
A suite of creative games to help those recovering from acquired brain injury wins design award. Elements is an interactive artwork to support movement assessment and rehabilitation for patients. Patients […]
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Qld after 19,000+ workers for NDIS rollout
The NDIS is expected to create between 15,900 and 19,400 jobs in the Queensland disability sector. The Palaszcuk Government has also committed more for disability housing on the Sunshine Coast. According to […]
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Winning Smiles from ATSA Independent Living Expo
For the first time awards were presented across several categories at this year’s event. The most innovative product award went to Magic Mobility for its Retractable Docking Pin. Taking out […]
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CYDA takes issue with My School website proposal
Public comment is being sought to have data on students with disability on the My School website. This follows a directive from education ministers and the Joint Working Group for Students with […]
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From the NDIS, market openings will grow
The NDIS is creating major business opportunities that extend well beyond the disability sector. Speaking at a recent CEDA media event on the progress of national disability reform, National Disability […]
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More funding for disability housing in NSW Budget; Qld Gov spends up too
The 2016-17 NSW Budget is providing more funding for housing for people with disability. While in Queensland, Vision Australia will benefit from more than $1.1 million in funding from the State […]
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Coalition, Labor set out disability job plans
More funding flagged for disability employment training by the Coalition Government and Federal Labor. The Turnbull Government will invest $34 million to support employment and training for those with disability if it […]
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Call for a ‘fair go’ for disability inclusiveness
Australian Cross Disability Alliance seeking assurances from election candidates to support policy priorities. The group wants a commitment from all political parties on 13 key policy priorities it believes will help shape and strengthen […]
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Australian Public Service launches new Disability Employment Strategy
The Australian Public Service Commission launched its Disability Employment Strategy on May 31. The As One: Making it Happen, APS Disability Employment Strategy 2016-19 was developed in consultation with APS […]