A new education centre to support students with autism and reading difficulties has opened in Brisbane. The centre, which is a first for the country, is located in Woolloongabba. It […]
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How to make a disability claim through a super fund
When someone is seriously injured or becomes very ill, it can be a devastating and confusing time. After the initial shock of the incident and the beginning of treatment and […]
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Carers recognised at awards event
Australian carers were recognised at a special awards lunch in Sydney recently. In the past 12 months, one in eight Australians have cared for a friend or family member, which, […]
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Latest disability health statistics
More Australians with severe disability report having poor health compared to those without disability. According to a new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), more than […]
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Call for action to fix reading difficulties in schools
One in five students has literacy difficulties and efforts to remedy this in our school system seem to have failed.
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UberASSIST increases mobility options for people with disability
Uber is looking at partnering with drivers of modified vehicles to improve services for people with disability. The car-sharing company carried out a trial using peer-to-peer (P2P) wheelchair accessible vehicles […]
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Parks Victoria enhances the outdoor experience for children with autism
A unique online resource for children with autism is being trialled by Parks Victoria. Believed to be a ‘first’ for a park, this online resource gives families, carers and teachers an illustration of the […]
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Human Rights Commissioner quits to pursue politics
Two years into his commission, Tim Wilson has resigned to seek a career in politics. The Australian Human Rights Commissioner is making a bid to enter Parliament, seeking pre-selection for […]
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Some heavy hitters line up for ATSA Independent Living Expo
A veritable ‘who’s who?’ of speakers from around the world will be at the 2016 ATSA independent Living Expo. These specialists in their field will gather to inform mainstream allied […]
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HEAR THIS!: Free hearing checks through major pharmacy group
Free hearing and hearing aid health checks will be available to adults over 21 until March 11, 2016. Australian Hearing has partnered with Sigma Pharmaceuticals and participating Amcal, Max and […]
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Rocky Bay takes over Spina Bifida in WA
Disability services provider Rocky Bay has taken over the support services for Spina Bifida in Western Australia. For over 45 years these services were delivered by Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus […]
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Jewish Care launches employment program
Community organisation Jewish Care is launching an employment program for people with disability in March. The program is being delivered by Jewish Care’s Employment and Education Centre in Melbourne as a […]