Disability care provider Focus Care Adelaide has launched Project Shed, giving those with disability the opportunity to acquire real-time automotive transferable skills. The purpose-built training facility, comprises a fully operational […]
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Occupational Therapy Workforce Development Project wants your input
Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA) is investing in a Workforce Development Project to address the significant workforce challenges facing the occupational therapy profession. The project will deliver a plan focused on […]
First on-campus autism centre opens in Victoria
Australia’s first on-campus community centre for autistic adults has opened, following a collaboration between Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) and Victoria University (VU). The new centre offers services for autistic adults […]
Volunteer tutors wanted for migrant program
National training provider Navitas Skilled Futures is encouraging NDIS clients in Western Sydney and the ACT, and volunteer tutors, to sign up for the Volunteer Tutor Scheme (VTS). The scheme […]
Turia Pitt delivering keynote at OT Conference
Humanitarian Turia Pitt will deliver the opening keynote at Occupational Therapy Australia National Conference & Exhibition on June 21-23. Pitt, who suffered burns to 65 per cent of her body […]
Café opens new pathway for disability employment
Tender Loving Care Disability Services (TLC) has opened the Frapp & Capp coffee shack café in Bankstown, Western Sydney, an initiative for NDIS participants to learn new skills, gain employment […]
UniSA students take the lead in autism training
Allied health students from UniSA will be the first in Australia to learn how to implement the National Guideline for the Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Developed by […]
Occupational Therapy Australia introduces leadership program
Occupational Therapy Australia has launched its inaugural Leadership Program developed in collaboration with leadership experts and leading occupational therapists. OTA’s Leadership Program is for OTs looking to take the next […]
Free professional development Masterclass
Accessible Arts is running disability-led Screen Access and Inclusion Masterclass programs in April/May. The program has been developed by NIDA graduate Bridie McKim, who will facilitate the online and masterclasses […]
Free road safety course for NSW health professionals
Disability health professionals in NSW can apply for free enrolment in a first-of-its-kind training course to improve road safety for children with disabilities and medical conditions. Transport for NSW Community […]
Australia Post launches Access and Inclusion Plan
The new Australia Post Access and Inclusion Plan 2023 to 2025 is the first to include specific actions for team members who are carers for people with disability. Other […]
Free occupational therapy student career webinar
Occupational Therapy Australia is introducing a new Student Career Webinar Series, developed by occupational therapists for final year OT students. Following forums in 2021 and 2022, innovations have been made […]