National Disability Services (NDS) is calling for federal and state governments to make the Covid-19 vaccine compulsory for workers in the disability sector. The organisation said mandating the vaccine will […]
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Don’t miss: ATSNZ Disability Expo 2021
Now in its second year, the ATSNZ Disability Expo is New Zealand’s leading exhibition for disability equipment and services. The event is for people with disability, carers, therapists and allied […]
New website supporting Victorians with disability
Victoria has launched a new website to help people with disability find the allied health services they need. My Allied Health Space provides information, tools and training resources guidance for […]
Innovative healthy eating program for NDIS participants
Kinela, an Australian allied health and healthy meal delivery service for people on the NDIS, has partnered with the Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) to deliver an innovative health program, The […]
NDIS continues to deliver pleasing results
The NDIS has continued to deliver during Covid-19 according to new data. The latest NDIS Quarterly Report (Q2 2020-21) showed on average 24,800 people went into the NDIS each quarter […]
An A-List for autism
National online platform, MyCareSpace, is partnering with disability organisation AFDO to build an online hub for young people with autism, thanks to a $1 million Federal Government grant. Dubbed “The […]
Students with disabilty STEP up to graduate
STEPS Pathways College for young adults with disabilities and autism held its 2021 graduation recently. The college mission is to change the landscape for young adults with disability and autism […]
Apply now for Variety Scholarships for kids
Applications are now open for the 2021 Variety Heart Scholarships, which provide grants of up to $5000 for children with a demonstrated talent in sport or arts but need help […]
Have your say on MMDs
Do you use a Motorised Mobility Device such as an electric wheelchair or mobility scooter? If so, you are invited to participate in a government research project to help improve […]
New business training programs from Accessible Arts
NSW based arts disability organisation, Accessible Arts has added new services and training designed to give businesses the opportunity to increase culture, accessibility and inclusion for people with disability. Among […]
Update on vaccination rollout
The Disability Royal Commission has welcomed the release of Australia’s ‘Covid-19 vaccine strategy’ that supports giving priority to disability care residents and disability care staff (Phase 1a) and to younger […]
Training program to support tertiary students with disability
A free online program is now available for disability workers, on the best approach to supporting tertiary students with disability. Developed by the National Disability Coordination Officer Program and the […]