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Posted inNews

Penalties for Bedshed for misleading customers on NDIS

by daniellekMay 26, 2025May 26, 2025

Consumer watchdog the ACCC says bedding retailer Bedshed Franchising Pty Ltd has paid $39,600 in penalties for false or misleading claims. The ACCC alleges that Bedshed advertised on its website […]

Posted inAwards

Breaking News – ATSA Award Winners 2025

by Kymberly MartinMay 21, 2025

Supplier/ Manufacturer of the Year – Unicare Health. Innovative Product – Voiceitt. Dealer of the Year – Country Care Group. Commitment to Excellence – Pearl Chan. Industry Person of the […]

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Posted inNews

Kalogon expands, signs agreement with Paragon Mobility

by daniellekMay 21, 2025June 3, 2025

Smart seating provider Kalogon is expanding into the Australian market through an exclusive distribution partnership with Paragon Mobility. Under the agreement, Paragon will serve as the exclusive dealer of Booster […]

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Posted inBusiness News

Guidelines harness the skills of volunteers with disability

by daniellekMay 21, 2025May 21, 2025

This week, the NSW Government has launched a set of guidelines to make the volunteering sector more inclusive for people with disability. The new NSW Disability Inclusion Volunteering Guidelines, launched […]

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Posted inCommunity News

Call for participants for study on social media use

by daniellekMay 21, 2025May 21, 2025

How do individuals with intellectual disabilities express and shape their online identities and social connections through social media? Are you a person with an intellectual disability who wants to share your experience? Take part […]

Posted inConferences

AFDO Disability Advocacy Conference 2025  

by Kymberly MartinMay 20, 2025May 21, 2025

Conference focus on policy, practice and community.

Posted inNDIS

Australia’s new ministers for the NDIS   

by Kymberly MartinMay 14, 2025May 14, 2025

Meet our new NDIS ministers.

Posted inNews

Autism app gets global certification

by Kymberly MartinMay 14, 2025June 3, 2025

Australian autism app included on global platform.

Posted inNews

Deaf youth camp set for Science Week    

by Kymberly MartinMay 14, 2025

Special youth camp at Lucas Heights.

Posted inNews

Guide Dogs unpack new toolkit

by Kymberly MartinMay 14, 2025

Guide Dogs NSW/ACT launches self-advocacy toolkit.

Posted inAssistive Technology

Free AT seminars for vision impaired 

by Kymberly MartinMay 14, 2025May 14, 2025

Vision Australia seminar program for seniors.

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Posted inNews

Post-election reflections from the disability sector

by Kymberly MartinMay 7, 2025May 7, 2025

The return of the Albanese Government raises the challenge of ensuring the voices of people with disability remains a priority.

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