Disability workers are in the midst of an acute workforce crisis, a new survey reveals. Almost 500 disability support workers took part in the survey, sharing concerns about pay, chronic […]
Category: Wellbeing
Posted inPressure Care
Therapy that adapts
When it comes to pressure care, it’s crucial to have the correct support to reduce the chance of injuries and enhance the user experience. In fact, the European Pressure Ulcer […]
Posted inHealth & Wellbeing
Expanded listing for life-changing cystic fibrosis treatment
The PBS listing for Trikafta (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor and ivacaftor) will be expanded from 1 July 2025, Health Minister Mark Butler has announced. Patients, including children, diagnosed with rarer mutations of cystic […]
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Sunshine ahead for kids with limited speech
Variety Motor Mouth Camp expanding to Queensland.
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World-class cerebral palsy therapy centre opens
Cerebral Palsy Alliance has opened a world-class therapy centre for people with disability in Western Sydney. The Roselands facility will provide more than 700 children and adults with cerebral […]
Posted inHome Care Services
Design for Care showcase: SMARTer workplaces in H&SA
Poor work design is a key contributor to psychological injury in the Healthcare and Social Assistance (H&SA) industry. Poor psychological health, such as burnout, stress, and anxiety not only harms […]
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Let’s talk about chronic pain
Living with chronic pain can be an alienating experience – but the reality is, chronic pain is more common than we think. According to the Australian Institute of Health and […]
Posted inAssistive Technology
Care Station simplifies parenting with disability
Parenting is hard work – but add in the unique challenges of parenting while using a wheelchair, and the difficulty increases. Now, a world-first invention aims to minimise those difficulties […]
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Government funds new toy libraries
The Federal government is providing another $600,000 in funding for toy libraries, which can support children with disability or developmental delay. Toy libraries offer families and carers an affordable way […]
Posted inEducation
New course in beach accessibility
A new micro-credential in beach accessibility aims to create safe and inclusive beach experiences for people with disability. CQUniversity’s U-BEACH Introduction to Beach Accessibility micro-credential is the first of its kind, and provides […]
Posted inCommunity News
Revamped Camp MDA launches
Camp MDA has been relaunched with a brand new program. The new three-day program, developed by Muscular Dystrophy Australia (MDA) will be delivered in April and will bring children aged […]
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Grants open to improve technological access
Submissions are now open for Canon Oceania’s 2024 Grants program. The 2024 Grants will be awarded under the following categories: 1 x Community Grant – AU$5,000 ($2,500 cash and $2,500 in Canon […]