The Federal government will allow autistic travellers to wear noise-cancelling headphones through airport security screening, in a move that’s been welcomed by Aspect. Autism inclusion experts from Aspect say the […]
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Tax breaks for live-in carers to drive NDIS savings
Using ILAs such as host and homeshare could save the government $260 million over five years if 500 more people each year chose to live in an ILA, rather than […]
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A movement for inclusion, not just transport: Skoot
South Australian start-up SKOOT Community Access is changing what’s possible for people who need safe and reliable transport. Founded by Courtney, Josh, and Natalie Radford in 2024, SKOOT was born […]
Posted inInnovative Therapies
New prices for therapies, but is it enough?
Art and music therapies under the NDIS will continue, after an independent review by Dr Stephen Duckett. The review recognised the benefits of these therapies for participants and made 19 […]
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Right Direction to fix gaps in NDIS planning
Evidence reveals that more than 60 per cent of NDIS participants receiving behaviour support services were not involved in developing their own plans. A newly-developed suite of resources called The […]
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Vision Australia Radio sets new award nomination record
Vision Australia Radio has achieved a new milestone with nine finalist nominations at the upcoming Community Broadcasting Awards. It beats the radio network’s previous record of eight nominations last year […]
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Enable Fitness takes on City-Bay
Shaun Whitbread and Graham Lewis are ready to prove that physical disability is no barrier to endurance. Both will compete in this year’s City-Bay Fun Run, to be held on […]
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Report gives snapshot of QLDers with disability
Queenslanders with disability are largely feeling happy and supported, but continue to face barriers in work, education and accessibility, according to the 2025 Voice of Queenslanders with Disability Report. This […]
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‘Market failure’: new data shows OTs on the brink from NDIS cuts
The peak body for occupational therapists (OTs) says NDIS price freezes have left hundreds of occupational therapy businesses on the brink of financial ruin, risking the care of thousands of […]
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Tenant Voice responds to Four Corners SDA investigation
The Tenant Voice project has welcomed the scrutiny of Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) aired on ABC’s Four Corners episode, “Empty Promises,” on Monday 25 August. The project labelled the examination of SDA […]
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Take on inactivity with Million Moves
A three-week physical activity program is taking aim at physical inactivity. Million Moves by peak body AUSactive runs from 1-21 September and gives free access to hundreds of gyms and […]
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Disability workers face burnout crisis
Disability workers are in the midst of an acute workforce crisis, a new survey reveals. Almost 500 disability support workers took part in the survey, sharing concerns about pay, chronic […]