The NDIS has updated its guidelines for disability-related health supports that relate directly to the functional impact of the disability. The NDIS can fund these health supports to help manage […]
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Natalie Wade recognised for her work in disability
Disability support lawyer Natalie Wade has won the inaugural 2021 Disabled Women in Business, People’s Choice Award in South Australia. “Winning this award is an important recognition of the value-add […]
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RaceRunning – helping children with cerebral palsy
A fleet-of-foot sport could help children with cerebral palsy (CP) participate in sports and physical activities. A University of South Australia study is exploring the potential of RaceRunning to help […]
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Highlights from ATSA Expo Canberra
Rain and the threat of thunderstorms did not deter visitors from attending the re-scheduled ATSA Expo in Canberra. Visitor numbers were above last year’s event with those who spoke to […]
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ATSA Independent Living Expo Canberra “successfully held”
It was delayed four weeks due to the recent ACT lockdowns, but the change affected few of the more than 60 exhibitors on the show floor for the two days […]
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Share your experiences for IDPwD
To celebrate International Day of People with Disability, advocate group Social Futures is inviting people with disability to share a ‘gem of wisdom’ on its website that showcases relatable and […]
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Celebrate IDPwD on December 3
This United Nations observed day turns 29 this year and celebrates with the theme: ‘Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible and sustainable post-Covid-19 world’. It […]
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Royal Rehab and breakthru to merge
Two NFP disability support organisations Royal Rehab and breakthru will merge, a decision intended to improve access to a wider range of services and supports for people with disability and […]
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Final Call for OT Exchange submissions
If you are an OT clinician, student or researcher working in disability, occupational rehabilitation, paediatrics, aged care and knowledge translation, you are invited to contribute a submission to the program […]
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Disability advocate receives Senior Achiever Award
Trevor Eddy has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to numerous community groups and advocating for better support for Victorians with a disability. The 71-year-old received a COTA (Council on […]
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Microsoft accessibility updated on Windows 11
Claimed to be the most inclusively designed version of Windows to date, Windows 11 has been developed for people with different abilities, needs and preferences. According to Microsoft it started […]
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NDIS cost cutting comes with a warning
Concerns have been raised that changes to the NDIS will have far reaching effects on both the scheme and the economy. According to National Disability Services (NDS) president Rohan Braddy, […]