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Posted inAdaptive Clothing
Study into sensory vests for autistic children
Exploring positive effects from wearing sensory vests.
Posted inHealth & Wellbeing
Calls for improved healthcare for people with intellectual disability
The Council for Intellectual Disability (CID) is calling on all parties and candidates this Federal election to commit to providing quality, accessible healthcare for people with intellectual disability. Ahead of […]
Posted inEducation
Number of disabled students bullied on the rise
Exclusion and bullying of students with disability is on the rise in Australia, according to a new survey. The survey by Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) reveals 75 […]
Posted inResearch Projects
New research improves Cerebral Palsy assessments
A new suite of tools will improve understanding of children’s muscle growth and assist in the assessment and treatment of Cerebral Palsy and other similar conditions. Researchers from not-for-profit research […]
Posted inNews
World-class cerebral palsy therapy centre opens
Cerebral Palsy Alliance has opened a world-class therapy centre for people with disability in Western Sydney. The Roselands facility will provide more than 700 children and adults with cerebral […]
Posted inHome Care Services
Design for Care showcase: SMARTer workplaces in H&SA
Poor work design is a key contributor to psychological injury in the Healthcare and Social Assistance (H&SA) industry. Poor psychological health, such as burnout, stress, and anxiety not only harms […]
Posted inDisability Inclusion
PWDA unveils election priorities
People With Disability Australia (PWDA) is asking all political candidates and parties to commit to its seven key priorities to advance disability rights this election. What are the seven priorities? […]
Posted inNDIS
Autism diagnosis delays up: survey
A new national survey has revealed wait times for autism diagnoses have skyrocketed for Australian kids. The Autism Awareness Australia (AAA) survey of more than 1200 parents and carers was conducted in February […]