An inflatable device that allows at-home healthcare workers to independently reposition patients without strain or stress, has won the Australian James Dyson Award 2022. Inspired by a camping bed, the […]
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Posted inAssistive Technology
Innovative app for children with vision impairment
Sonokids is expanding its suite of Ballyland innovative apps to include a 3D printed learning tool to help blind or visually impaired children explore digital gaming through touch. Using the apps […]
Posted inEntertainment
New patron for the All Stars Choir
Melbourne’s All Stars Choir, a not-for-profit organisation helping people with physical, intellectual and multiple disabilities, has a new patron. Renowned Australian guitarist and performer Lloyd Spiegel has attended several […]
Posted inEmployment
Sunshine Butterflies launch disability employment initiative
Noosa based Sunshine Butterflies Disability Support Service and charity has partnered with local company John Madill Toyota to launch their newest Supported Employment initiative, Indoor Plant Hire. Supported Employment gives […]
Posted inEmployment
Yarra trams wrapped up for disability employment
Calls are growing for people with disabilities and from socially disadvantaged backgrounds to be employed and for organisations to get more involved with inclusion plans going forward. These calls are […]
Posted inEducation
Key findings emerge from autism longitudinal study
One of the largest and longest studies following children on the spectrum over time has been released. The Longitudinal study of Australian Students with Autism (LASA), documented the educational and […]
Posted inDisability Royal Commisssion
Royal Commission engaging with WA disability community
Members of the Royal Commission are in Western Australia to attend a series of collaborative in-person engagements with disability community groups, service providers and advocacy organisations. Community engagement staff are […]
Posted inNDIS
Cab fleet takes off with new NDIS service
Black & White Cabs has launched a new platform, DASH (Disability – Accessibility – Support – Hub), to help Australians with disabilities travel independently. The platform provides services to NDIS […]
Posted inArts
Youngcare partners with inclusive music festival
Youngcare is partnering with BIGSOUND22, showcasing accessibility at one of the biggest music gigs held in the Southern Hempisphere. This event will be a first for a mainstream music festival, […]
Posted inEmployment
Door closes on poor performing DES providers
Skilled staff lost to the disability employment industry following government overhaul.
Posted inEmployment
New alliance to boost autism workforce
Victoria University (VU) and Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) have partnered to help boost the workforce of professionals working with people on the autism spectrum. The five-year partnership that starts in […]
Posted inNDIS
Pricing review for Specialist Disability Housing
The Labor Government’s election promise to overhaul the NDIS is gathering momentum with plans announced to review pricing for Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA). It will evaluate the impact of current […]