Finalists for the National Disability Awards 2013 have been announced. The awards, which will be held at the Great Hall, Parliament House, Canberra on November 26, recognise the achievements of […]
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One-Off Payment for Terrorism Victims
The Aust. Gov. is offering a one-off payment for those affected by acts of terrorism overseas. A primary victim, who was harmed as a direct result of a declared terrorist […]
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University seeking participants for online survey
Curtin University wants people with a disability to participate in a digital TV study. The aim of the online research project is to investigate the views and needs of people […]
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ESSA calls for more disability funding
Exercise & Sports Science Australia wants government to fund exercise physiology services for children. Under the ‘Better Start Early Intervention Service’ parents and carers of children with a disability were paying for these […]
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Workshop for wheelchair seating guidelines
New guidelines on wheelchair seating and seating support surfaces have been announced. The guidelines have been developed to improve the care and comfort for people who use wheelchairs. Because of […]
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QCA draft report on disability aids out in Nov
A draft report from the Queensland Competition Authority’s review into medical and disability aids and equipment pricing will be released in late November. The investigation into pricing will document price […]
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World Runs for Those Who Can’t
One of the biggest running events takes place on May 4, 2014, to raise funds for spinal cord injuries. The ‘Wings for Life World Run’ will see 150,000 people in […]
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Highlights from Rehacare 2013
There were some interesting products on show at Rehacare held in Dusseldorf, Germany last month. Catching our attention was the Independence Bed Table, claimed to be the only bed rail […]
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Gov saving $ on NDIS branding
DisabilityCare is no more but the name will still be appearing on ancillary material for some time. While it is officially the National Disability Insurance Scheme, with the body overseeing […]
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Q&A with burns survivor Turia Pitts
Turia Pitts was caught in a grassfire in Western Australia while competing in an ultramarathon. The mining engineer, author and ambassador for Interplast suffered burns to 65 per cent of her body including […]
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Some surprises in “back to basics” Federal Government
The new Federal Government has made significant changes to key portfolios including disability and aged care. These are now the responsibility of one minister with the role of carers for ageing Australians […]
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US Takes Gold in Wheelchair Rugby
It was a close call 58-54 but the US team were victorious over the Australian Steelers in the Tri-Nations event. The Be The Influence Wheelchair Rugby Tri-Nations championships was held recently in […]