From indoor mapping systems to smart braille devices that make images ‘touchable’, the latest life-changing technology for giving independence to people who are blind or vision impaired were on show […]
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Posted inAssistive Technology
AT showroom opens in Adelaide
What is said to be the largest and most comprehensive assistive technology retail store in Australia has opened in Adelaide, providing people with disability, rehabilitating from injury or surgery, consumables […]
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WA making its national parks more accessible
The Western Australia Government has announced a new $2 million initiative to improve disability access in the states ‘national parks. Accessible Parks WA is a partnership between the State Government, […]
Posted inNDIS
Call for NDIS to return to ‘original intent.’
In one of his first major speeches to the disability community, NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has described the next three years of Labor Government as an “exciting opportunity to return […]
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New resource increases disability skills for child protection professionals
In an Australian first, the University of Sydney Research Centre for Children and Families has produced a resource to increase the disability skills of child protection professionals. The resource offers […]
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The ‘eyes’ might have it with ASD and ADHD biomarkers
In the first study of its kind, university researchers in Adelaide found recordings from the retina could identify distinct signals for Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, providing […]
Posted inCommunity Services
June is Radiothon month at Vision Australia Radio
June is Radiothon time for Vision Australia Radio and its asking listeners, and the broader community for support to continue its essential service. The Radiothon is intended to highlight the […]
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How legislation can change workforce barriers in the public service
The Disability Employment Conference was held in Sydney on May 1-2 with the theme ‘Employing Disability Matters’ that focused on employer engagement, working with young people with disability and quality […]
Posted inBusiness News
Coles takes the lead in disability recruitment
Coles Group has been ranked number one out of 26 organisations for the recruitment and selection of people living with disabilities in the Access and Inclusion Index 2021. The Australian […]
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Dr Martin Laverty appointed CEO at Aruma
Dr Martin Laverty is the new CEO for Aruma. Laverty who joins the organisation from the Australian Medical Association where he is chief executive, will take up the role in […]
Posted inDisability Sports
A medal winning effort at the Invictus Games
Former Royal Australian Able Seaman Braedon Griffiths represented Australia for the second time in the Invictus Games in April. Griffiths, who is a right transfemoral amputee after a car accident […]
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Plumtree launches community project
Plumtree has launched Community & Me, a project to nurture more inclusive community spaces for children. It is part of a national co-designed survey to share family’s experience of going […]