Falls were the second biggest cause of hospital emergency admissions in the 70+ age group in 2014. New statistics from The Royal Melbourne hospital showed these admission figures were greater than those […]
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Public hearings for Senate Inquiry into issues for Students with Disability
Dates for public hearings for the Senate Inquiry into issues for students with disability have been announced. These are being held in Sydney on Friday September 18, Melbourne on September […]
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CONROD seminar for those suffering a devastating injury
A seminar to improve the lives of people after a catastrophic injury is being held in Brisbane on September 28. Leading researchers and industry experts will meet at the Centre […]
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Final call for Google disability solutions
Google is searching for new solutions from innovators that will impact the lives of people with disability. The world’s largest internet company has committed US$20 million to fund the best ideas […]
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New approach needed for those with reading difficulties
Teaching reading to those with dyslexia and other reading difficulties is in need of effective new approaches. Speaking at the Learning Difference Convention in Sydney recently, Dr Bartek Rajkowski, director of […]
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Australian Unity Gains NSW Home Care Services
In preparation for the NDIS, the NSW Government has sold its Home Care Services to Australian Unity. Home Care provides in-home care services to more than 50,000 clients across NSW. […]
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Stroke Forum on controversial drug
A Stroke Forum being held in Sydney on September 10 will discuss the experimental drug etanercept. A single injection of this anti-inflammatory treatment has been shown to give rapid improvement […]
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Take a walk down the Wall of Fame
The Royal Rehab Wall of Fame is all about inspiration, courage and generosity. An annual event, it recognises former clients from the Brain Injury Unit who are invited to tell […]
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Disability Services Expo and NDIS Session
The Jewish Disability Network in Melbourne is holding an expo and NDIS information session on Sunday September 6. The event will be facilitated by David Southwick MP and feature keynote […]
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Workshop in assistive technologies
A leading advisor on using assistive technologies in home care is running a workshop in Brisbane on September 8. Dr Kevin Doughty, director of the Centre for Home Usable Technologies at […]
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Permobil acquires Seating Dynamics
Permobil has strengthened its position in the market following the purchase of Seating Dynamics Ltd (SDL). SDL co-owner Malcolm Turnbull told F2L the benefits to come from this strategic acquisition […]
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Smartphone app will simplify health information
A new smartphone app is being developed to improve health outcomes for patients with disability. The smartphone app, called the Health Passport is being produced by the West Moreton Hospital […]