French company, Proludic has been recognised in the 2023 Good Design Awards for its inclusive ACTI’FUN outdoor fitness equipment for children and adults. There are three ranges, ACTI’Ninja, ACTI’Street and […]
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First Down Syndrome Institute unveiled
In what is an Australian first, The Down Syndrome Institute has been established to provide research and medical care for people with Down syndrome in Australia. Launched by NSW and […]
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New website a global guide for cerebral palsy
What is said to be a first-of-it-its-kind platform for people with cerebral palsy and support networks to access information, has been launched. The My CP Guide brings together information about […]
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Powerchair World Cup to get rolling in Sydney
The 2023 Powerchair Football World Cup will be held in Sydney from October 15-20, with 10 countries competing to take the title, that includes the introduction of a round-robin format […]
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Enabling Young Women program launches online across Victoria
The Enabling Young Women Program (the Program), youth leadership project for state peak-body, Women with Disabilities Victoria (WDV) has gone online and state-wide in Victoria. Since its Gippsland-based pilot in […]
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White Cane event goes ‘LIVE’ at Sydney University
Virtual musical festival WhiteStickFest is taking blind and low-vision artists on the road for a one-off performance in the Law Foyer at Sydney University on October 20. WhiteStickFest is an […]
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ATSA Expo Canberra – one month to go
Looking for the latest in assistive technology for you, a family member or a client? Need a compact power wheelchair? Looking for daily living aids or mobility devices? Need to […]
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Landmark Disability Royal Commission Final Report released
The largest investigation into the lives of people with disability was tabled in Federal Parliament with 222 recommendations for change with government announcing it will establish a Commonwealth Taskforce to […]
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Inaugural Disability Leadership Oration
The Disability Leadership Institute has announced its inaugural Disability Leadership Oration, a thought-provoking 45-minute talk designed to lead into discussions on disability leadership, set a national agenda and spark conversation. […]
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Advocate wants nutrition support for people with disability
Disability advocate Dr Dinesh Palipana, wants assurances from the Federal Government and the National Disability Insurance agency that the nutrition rights of people with disability will be supported in NDIS […]
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Polio Awareness Month lighting up Australia in October
Polio Australia is raising awareness of polio survivors, lighting up 78 landmarks to date, in numerous Australian cities and towns in bright orange throughout October. Have a look at www.polioaustralia.org.au/light-up-your-city-orange-2023/. […]
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NAB technology unlocks invoicing for NDIS providers
In a first for a big four Australian bank, HICAPS, part of NAB Health, has developed new digital invoicing technology to simplify how disability providers interact with NDIS participants. NAB […]