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NDIS could rev up NSW job and business prospects

by Kymberly MartinMarch 16, 2016March 16, 2016

Some rare positive news from the NDIS ranks with high expectations of a jobs and economic boom for NSW. The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has released a ‘market position […]

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This housemate is a real morale booster

by Kymberly MartinMarch 16, 2016

“My name is ‘Boosta’ and I am the latest live-in companion at Youngcare Share House, Wooloowin, in Brisbane. I came from the RSPCA at Wacol where I was subject to […]

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Our giveaway winner talks to F2L

by Kymberly MartinMarch 16, 2016

Psychologist and retired RN, Kate Orr, is the winner of our Dragon Pro.  Orr is a director of Perth Mobility & HealthCare that sell and hire products for people with […]

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Brain injury workshop takes a new direction

by Kymberly MartinMarch 16, 2016

Innovative workshop takes a new approach to support those with behavioural impairments after brain injury. Brain Injury Australia is running the interactive one-day workshop that has been designed to change […]

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Australia’s first Autism Hub and Reading Centre opens

by Kymberly MartinMarch 1, 2016March 1, 2016

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

by Kymberly MartinFebruary 29, 2016March 1, 2016

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

by Kymberly MartinFebruary 29, 2016March 1, 2016

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

by Kymberly MartinFebruary 29, 2016March 1, 2016

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

by Kymberly MartinFebruary 17, 2016March 7, 2016

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

by Kymberly MartinFebruary 17, 2016November 3, 2017

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

by Kymberly MartinFebruary 17, 2016

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

by Kymberly MartinFebruary 17, 2016

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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