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 […]
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Robotic soccer ball for the vision impaired
Engineers at the University of Queensland have designed a soccer ball for those with vision impairment. The Intertactive-Ball (I-Ball) contains motion sensors, high efficiency speakers and a small controller that […]
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Australia Day honours disability advocates and cochlear implant developer
Ken Baker, Sally Richards and Bill Moss have each been recognised for their services to the disability sector. Ken Baker, one of the driving forces behind the NDIS, has been […]
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International athletes take the lead in wheelchair race
Japanese Paralympian Kota Hokinoue takes out the GIO Oz Day 10k title. Hokinoue led the race from the start and was never challenged leaving the second and third place getters […]
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A new year and a new minister for Social Services
Welcome to 2015 as it ushers in a new minister for Social Services, Scott Morrison. The minister has moved from immigration to an expanded social services portfolio that covers the […]
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Changes to Disability Support Pensions
A new claims process for some Disability Support Pensions is now in place. As of January 1, 2015, the Treating Doctor Report is no longer part of the DSP claim […]