For the first time owners of motorised mobility devices can take out a comprehensive standalone insurance policy. The new insurance option is available from Blue Badge Insurance Australia and offers […]
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Reserve Bank to produce tactile bank notes
To assists people with vision impairment the next generation of Australian banknotes will include a tactile feature. The governor of the Reserve Bank, Glenn Stevens said the addition of the […]
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New booklet to assist with mental health issues
A new booklet has been launched to help carers and aged care workers assist in the wellbeing of older adults. The booklet, What works to promote emotional wellbeing in older […]
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New online learning resource
A new online learning resource for people with intellectual disability is available now and it’s free. Person Centred Active Support is an evidence-based approach to help those with intellectual disability […]
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Tech companies support disability awareness
Headphones group Sennheiser and IT company Hewlett-Packard (HP) are making an impact in the disability sector. Sennheiser is supporting a local film project to help raise awareness about hearing loss. […]
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Public consultation sought for NDIS safeguards
A public consultation process is being set up to protect people with disability in the NDIS. Announced recently at a meeting of the COAG Disability Reform Council, it is intended to ensure that […]
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APS disability employment initiative
A scheme to encourage workers with disability to join the Australian Public Service came into effect on January 1. RecruitAbility is an initiative of the As One – Australian Public […]
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Golf Anyone?
Royal Rehab Sydney is running its monthly ‘Come and try golf day’ on February 25. Those who are interested can try golf using the Paragolfer and other adaptive equipment. […]
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Funding extension for mental illness programs
People with mental illness and their carers will benefit from a funding extension on two existing programs. Providers delivering services under the Personal Helpers and Mentors (PHaMs) program and the […]
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Able Movement set to change thinking on disability
Dr Mark Bagshaw is a man on a mission and that is to change the perception of disability. The former IBM executive who has quadriplegia since a diving accident over […]
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ATSA 2015 clinical education program finalised
A series of informative seminars on a wide range of topics has been announced for ATSA 2015. One speaker making his first visit to Australia is Dr Mark Richter, president […]
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U.S. occupational therapist here for brain injury workshop
Occupational therapist, Dr Gordon Muir Gales is visiting Sydney from the U.S. to deliver a brain injury rehabilitation workshop. The workshop is for health practitioners wanting to provide evidence-based interventions to […]