Online platform tappON has partnered with Black Dog Institute and SpinalCure Australia to give people with disabilities, including NDIS participants, more autonomy over selecting a service provider. The platform was […]
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Disability Royal Commission calls time on restrictive practices
The Disability Royal Commission has published an Overview of responses to the Restrictive practices Issues paper. Respondents to the paper overwhelmingly called for the use of ‘restrictive practices’ against people […]
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Canberra hosting assistive technology events in April
Assistive Technology Australia (ATA) is hosting a series of events in Canberra from April 20 -23 as people with disability, seniors and carers continue their calls for a permanent ATA […]
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Minister responds to concerns over proposed NDIS reforms
Minister responds to proposed changes to the NDIS.
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Speak out: Mission Australia Youth Survey
Mission Australia’s Youth Survey 2021 is now open inviting people aged 15-19, living in Australia to contribute to the largest online survey of its kind that provides an important insight into the […]
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Autism Awareness Month helping increase inclusion and more
For Nikki Towill being a mother of children with special needs can be quite challenging for a variety of reasons. And finding the right support that is both accessible and […]
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NDIS Commission releases Practice Alerts for providers
The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission has released a series of Practice Alerts for providers to help support people with disability. The alerts are in response to research undertaken by […]
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Autism CRC gets $6 million to improve its range of services
On the eve of Autism Awareness Month the Federal Government has announced $6 million in funding for Autism CRC to improve health services, education and employment opportunities for Australians on […]
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Survey call-out from Autism Queensland
Autism Queensland (AQ) is seeking input from adolescents and adults across Queensland who are on the autism spectrum and have a mental health condition, to help improve access to high-quality […]
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Smooth sailing for Covid vaccinations at VMCH
It was a Covid vaccination with a difference with something distinctly ‘royal’ about one of Melbourne disability services organisation VMCH’s vaccine sessions recently. Members of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) […]
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Something for everyone at Universal Design Conference
The theme for the 2021 Universal Design Conference ‘Thriving with Universal Design: Everyone, Everywhere, Everyday’ is reflected in the speaker program with topics relevant to government policy makers at all […]