MS Australia has awarded over $3 million in grants for multiple sclerosis (MS) research towards 22 new projects. These include studies that examine family genetics, the impact of diet on […]
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Early Years Strategy taking shape
A National Summit to discuss the development of an Early Years Strategy that will enable children and families, greater access to quality education, health and care services, was held in […]
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Abuse of people with disability costing billions
The Royal Commission estimates that the economic costs of violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people living with disability is $46 billion annually, with issues around systemic failure not being […]
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Apply now for Accessible Arts mentorships
Writers, musicians, dancers, choreographers, actors, directors and/or producers with disability or who are d/Deaf from NSW are invited to apply for Accessible Arts 2023 Next Level Creative Mentorship Program. Six […]
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Two Sydney-based NDIS providers banned
The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission has taken compliance action against Sydney-based NDIS providers and two people associated with them. Fine Care Pty Ltd and AlliedHealth Cleaning Services Pty Ltd have been issued suspension notices, prohibiting […]
Posted inEmployment
Strategy to halt NDIS workforce flight
Extending leave entitlements to NDIS workers might help stem the looming workforce exodus in the disability support sector, according to a report from the McKell Institute, that was commissioned by […]
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Disability Ministers set priorities for 2023
Disability Ministers have announced their priorities for the year, intended to improve the lives of people with disability. It was the first meeting of the Disability Reform Ministerial Council (DRMC) […]
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Share your Covid experiences with Flinders University
Australian adults with disabilities and living with NDIS supports in the home, are asked to share their experiences during Covid, for a study being led by Flinders University. The survey […]
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Trial run for motorised beach wheelchair
The St Kilda Life Saving Club in Melbourne is trialling a motorised beach wheelchair that will be available for the next eight weeks. During the trial users will be […]
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MS on the rise
The number of Australians with multiple sclerosis (MS) has increased 30 per cent over the past four years, with over 33,000 people with MS in 2021. These latest MS figures […]
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Disability Royal Commission raises disability travel concerns with airlines
Disability Royal Commission chair Ronald Sackville has written to the CEOs of Australia’s airlines and domestic airports outlining concerns people with disability have reported to the Commission based on their […]
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Web Accessibility Camp returns in Perth
The annual Perth Web Accessibility Camp returns on February 21. Hosted by VisAbility it is said to be one of the largest accessibility events in the Southern Hemisphere. The online […]