A new app that will provide greater levels of control to people with disabilities using autonomous, or driverless, electric vehicles in the future, has been trialled by researchers at La […]
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Taxi troubles rife for people with disability
Issues with the Smartcard, too few wheelchair accessible taxis (WATs) and long wait times are making ‘catching a cab’ a major problem for people with disability in NSW. An online […]
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Have your say in youth survey
Mission Australia is calling on all young people aged 15-19 to have their say in its annual Youth Survey, now in its 22nd year. Said to be the largest survey […]
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Nominate NOW for 2023 ATSA Awards
Nominations are open for the 2023 ATSA Awards. Nominations are invited from the Assistive Technology sector including ATSA members and individual groups, companies and organisations. The awards will be presented […]
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Free professional development Masterclass
Accessible Arts is running disability-led Screen Access and Inclusion Masterclass programs in April/May. The program has been developed by NIDA graduate Bridie McKim, who will facilitate the online and masterclasses […]
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‘Demystifying’ multiple sclerosis in new video
MS Australia has launched an educational video, to demystify and explain a complex, and often at times, invisible disease that now impacts more than 33,000 Australians. The ‘What is MS?’ […]
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Free road safety course for NSW health professionals
Disability health professionals in NSW can apply for free enrolment in a first-of-its-kind training course to improve road safety for children with disabilities and medical conditions. Transport for NSW Community […]
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AUStism 2023 speaker series in Sydney and Melbourne
Autism Awareness Australia is bringing speakers from around the country to share their autism experiences and advice with programs in Sydney and Melbourne, coinciding with World Autism Awareness Day. The […]
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Australia Post launches Access and Inclusion Plan
The new Australia Post Access and Inclusion Plan 2023 to 2025 is the first to include specific actions for team members who are carers for people with disability. Other […]
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Yasmin Arkinstall: Nepean Disability Expo’s ‘OCDiva’ ambassador
The Nepean Disability Expo has partnered with opera singer Yasmin Arkinstall as expo ambassador. Arkinstall is an advocate for obsessive compulsive disorder and is calling for greater understanding of OCD. […]
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Study exploring link between diet and multiple sclerosis
Curtin University is investigating the largely unknown role of diet, including ultra-processed foods, fish and dairy products, in the onset of multiple sclerosis (MS) in children. Lead researcher Dr Eleanor […]
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Free occupational therapy student career webinar
Occupational Therapy Australia is introducing a new Student Career Webinar Series, developed by occupational therapists for final year OT students. Following forums in 2021 and 2022, innovations have been made […]