The number of Australians reported as having disability has reached 4.2 million (18.5%), according to the latest ABS figures. And 3.7 million (88%) of these people had a specific limitation or […]
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National Approach For Alzheimer’s Disease
Healthcare experts have called for urgent collaboration in diagnosis and care for people with dementia. The call came from a roundtable discussion of healthcare professionals at the recent Aged and Community […]
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QUT Study for Drivers with Eye Disease
Queensland University of Technology is looking for participants for a study into older drivers with eye disease. The QUT is half way through the four-year study that will assess how […]
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CDA launches Education Paper…
Children With Disability Australia (CDA) has released its latest issue paper. ‘Inclusion in Education: Towards Equality for Students with Disability draws on over 170 research papers for discussion on the […]
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More Medicines for PBS
The PBS has been expanded with 50 new medicines and procedures now subsidised by the government. Among the new drugs that will be cheaper under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme is […]
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Changes to Wheelchair Standard
Standards Australia has revised requirements for powered wheelchairs and mobile scooters. The revision to the AS/NZS 3695.2:3013 Wheelchairs part 2: Requirements and test methods, includes new safety aspects. Among them […]
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IGA Campaign for Asia Pacific Games
IGA and SUPA IGA supermarkets in NSW and the ACT are raising funds for games athletes. Until November 19, the supermarkets are selling ‘Supporter Medal Stickers’ to help the 400 […]
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ARA Disability Employment Initiative
Australian Retailers Association gains grant to increase retail work options for people with disability. The industry body has been successful in its application for the National Disability Employment Initiative grant […]
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Disability Attendance Dips at Sporting Events
The number of people with a disability visiting a sporting event has declined markedly. According to a new report, ‘Value of Sport, Australia, 2013’ released by the Australian Bureau of […]
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Diabetes Rates Double With Disability
People with diabetes are twice as likely to have a disability as people without diabetes. This is according to a report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). And, […]
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Clinical Training Centre Opens
A clinical education facility for multiple professions has opened at the Sydney Adventist Hospital. The one-stop $17.7 million centre offers a multi-disciplinary training model providing clinical placements for health professionals […]