The first Arts + Disability Expo has been hailed a success by organisers, exhibitors and visitors alike. “The whole idea of the expo was for people with disability, who are […]
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Be part of the brave New World Conference
How will technology shape the lives of people with disability in the 21st Century?
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Q&A: Meet Jefferson Mac, vision impaired provisional psychologist
Are there any areas of rehabilitation you believe are not being met? I believe that psychological aspects of disability and rehabilitation are not given enough focus. It often falls upon […]
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Life Insurance – in the midst of challenging times
The NDIS and improving interaction with health providers are challenges facing the industry. While it might be tempting to think that the NDIS will replace the need for personal life […]
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NDIS continues its rollout
New Social Services Minister Christian Porter has described the NDIS as an exciting area. While there is no specific disability portfolio in the new ministry, which has caused some stirrings […]
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Senator Fifield responds to F2L on NDIS
Assistant Minister for Social Services, Senator Mitch Fifield, has reiterated his undertaking to deliver the NDIS. Senator Fifield told F2L “The Coalition has supported the NDIS since day one and […]
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Growing support for localised NDIS trials in Western Australia
In WA the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) is backing the State Government to run a localised NDIS. “This would be at lower cost, more efficient and achieve better outcomes […]
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Preventing falls in the elderly
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 […]