The challenges with Specialist Disability Housing (SDA) are large, according to NDIS Minister Stuart Robert. Speaking to F2L after opening the ACCESS 2019 Conference in Sydney, the minister confirmed it […]
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ACT Disability Justice Strategy launched
The first action plan supporting the ACT government’s Disability Justice Strategy has been launched. The Disability Justice Strategy 2019–2029 is a 10-year plan which aims to ensure people with disability […]
Housing options for people with disability to increase under NDIS
The Morrison Government is making it easier for eligible National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants to access high quality housing following a range of reforms to build confidence in the […]
Disability housing making a bigger entrance
Disability housing is becoming big business in more ways than one. Earlier this year disability service provider, Northcott, partnered with specialist disability housing (SDA) provider DPN Casa Capace to design […]
Portable housing prototype for people with disability
The Summer Foundation worked with Oscar Building and Stretchy Tech to design and build an accessible and portable home that fits into a 10x 12m space. The Rapid Interim Housing […]
Business to get more NDIS funding
A $5.6 million funding boost to help businesses transition to NDIS through the Transition Assistance Funding initiative has been announced, with 280 organisations receiving grants of up to $20,000 each […]
Don’t miss the Arts Activated Conference
Australia’s leading arts and disability forum, the Arts Activated 2019 Conference in Sydney, is a ‘must visit’ event that is shaping up to be an engaging and entertaining two days […]
More wins for ESSA in the NDIS space
Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) exercise physiologists have been approved by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission to apply under the Therapeutic Supports registration group. The inclusion is intended […]
Sunnyfield to host 7th annual indoor sports day
New England disability services provider Sunnyfield will host its 7th annual indoor sports day for people with disability on Wednesday, August 14 at the Tamworth Sports Dome Centre. The indoor […]
NDIS Minister Stuart Robert to launch ACAA Access Conference
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Stuart Robert, will launch the 2019 Access Conference on August 15, at Luna Park Sydney. The Association of Consultants in Access Australia (ACAA) […]
Goal setting tool for people with autism
An illustrated goal setting tool for adolescents and adults on the autism spectrum has been created to give them a voice in planning their future. It was developed by Autism […]
Effectiveness of some mobility aids under question
Many mobility aids developed to navigate the community, including public transport, are unable to do so effectively, according to a recent study from Central Queensland University. Professor Carolyn Unsworth from […]