Adults with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) will be able to access Spinraza (nusinersen) on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), the first and only reimbursed treatment for this patient population in […]
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Training course for safely transporting children with disability
The first training course of its kind in Australia to support the safe transportation of children with disabilities and medical conditions has been launched. Mobility and Accessibility for Children […]
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More selective school places for NSW disadvantaged students
Students who are gifted or disadvantaged, including those with disability will have an opportunity to attend selective high schools in NSW. It follows a review by the NSW Education Department […]
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Victorian Disability Sport & Recreation nominations open
Nominations have opened for the 2022 Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards, that recognise the achievements of sportspeople with disability, coaches, organisations, officials and volunteers. Entrants are nominated by state […]
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Getting the NDIS ‘back on track’
While there are positive aspects around the NDIS, communication between the National Disability Insurance Agency, services providers, advocates, carers and people with disability was not happening as it should, according […]
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New disability resourcing model for Queensland state schools
Dedicated support for an extra 30,000 students with disability will be part of a new resource model for Queensland state schools, that will be phased in over 2023 and 2024. […]
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Humour at the heart of SA disability campaign
A South Australian Government disability inclusion campaign is asking the community to see the ‘person’ before the ‘disability’. It is intended to remind the community of the diversity of tastes […]
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Straws exempt from plastics ban for disability use
People who need to use plastic straws for disability or medical reasons, and suppliers who provide or sell them in NSW will still be able to do so after the […]
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Disability community left wanting from the NSW Budget
Accessible and affordable housing and better support during national emergencies were not addressed in the NSW Budget. Physical Disability Council of New South Wales (PDCN) CEO, Serena Ovens, said the […]
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WA making its national parks more accessible
The Western Australia Government has announced a new $2 million initiative to improve disability access in the states ‘national parks. Accessible Parks WA is a partnership between the State Government, […]
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Royal Commission Hearing examining education pathways
A public hearing that is examining education pathways for children and young people with disability is now underway in Canberra. The five-day hearing Public hearing 24 that commenced on June […]
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Election promises: Funding and the NDIS
The Coalition and Labor have released details of their disability initiatives in the run-up to the election. There will be a funding boost from the Coalition with a $28 million […]