The OT Exchange Program is moving to new dates and the conference, organised by Occupational Therapy Australia, will now be delivered online to accommodate changes due to COVID-19. The new […]
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Disability & the forgotten workers of COVID-19
A University of NSW survey of disability workers revealed the sector has been seriously overlooked in the coronavirus pandemic. The disability workforce and COVID-19: initial experiences of the outbreak report […]
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COVIDSafe app presents challenges for people with disability
There are some challenges facing people with disability when it comes to the COVIDSafe app, according to People With Disability Australia. “Many people with disability may not have access to […]
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XR user accessibility draft open for public comment
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) working group recently published its first public working draft of the XR Accessibility User Requirements (XAUR). XR is an umbrella […]
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COVID-19 scammers on the rise
The NDIS is reporting an increase in online scam activity with some participants receiving an email requesting they pay an expected or regular invoice into a different bank account to […]
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FREE WEBINAR: Disability Accommodation & the NDIS
MyCareSpace has a free webinar about understanding what NDIS accommodation options are available and how to go about including them in your NDIS plan. As well as answering questions, the webinar […]
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Financial support for arts impacted by coronavirus
Financial support for arts practitioners in NSW affected by COVID-19 is being funded by The Australian Government, Australia Council For the Arts and the City of Sydney who are providing […]
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Keeping the gains in a post-COVID-19 world – with growing telehealth options
For people with disability.
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More AT support for NDIS participants
Further initiatives for supporting NDIS participants and disability providers during COVID-19 have been announced. For the next five months, eligible participants will be able to use existing NDIS plan funding […]
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Housebound! Join Blind Citizens ‘Happy Hour’
Blind Citizens Australia ‘Happy Hours’ is an opportunity for people who are blind or vision impaired to connect with others. This week’s topics to keep you entertained include: Wednesday, 29th […]
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Grants deliver more frontline NDIS services in NSW
NSW will benefit from $400 million in grants to deliver frontline Local Area Coordination (LAC) Services for the NDIS. NDIS Minister Stuart Robert said the grant round result in two […]
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COVID-19 plan protects people with disability
The Federal Government has moved to protect people with disability, unveiling a new Management and Operational Plan for COVID-19. It ensures that the most vulnerable people get the health care, […]