The Labor Government has signed up 54 additional JobAccess providers to the national hub, that gives free workplace and employment information and supports for people with disability, employers and service […]
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Clinical trials for bionic vision aid
ARIA Research has developed a non-surgical and non-invasive bionic vision aid in the form of a pair of glasses that enables blind and vision-impaired people accurate 3D perception of the […]
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Dylan Alcott talking up accessible design
Dylan Alcott talks up accessible design.
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App for vision impaired commuters ready for trial
A revolutionary new app, aimed at transforming public transport for commuters who are blind or vision impaired is scheduled for limited trials in South Australia, Queensland and NSW. The See […]
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NDIS review panel calls for further consultation
The NDIS review panel hosted a webinar recently, addressing the major issues and themes their review has uncovered so far. Its ‘What we have heard’ report, listed five key challenges. […]
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Share your NDIS experience with the ABC
The ABC is inviting submission from those involved with or affected by the NDIS, as part of an ABC News investigation. This includes participants, their family and friend, guardians, advocates, […]
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Immersion therapy coming to a pool near you
Immersion therapy, where those with disability or injury can improve movement through immersion in water using scuba gear is expanding nationally, following a deal between Belgravia Leisure and Determined2. Previously, […]
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NDIS review identifies priority areas for change.
It’s been a decade since the NDIS was launched with four trial sites, however an interim report from a NDIS review has identified areas where the scheme needs to improve. […]
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New research reveals community failure in understanding autism
New research into autism disclosure has found that overwhelmingly people had a narrow understanding of what autism is which creates problems for autistic people in work, dating, healthcare and mental […]
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A workshop like no other
A resident seal called Benny that lives on the steps of the Sydney Opera House has become the inspiration for a unique new workshop developed and choreographed by a talented […]
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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 […]
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First volunteer online toolkit for people with disability
An Australian first online toolkit, co-designed by people with disability, to improve inclusive and accessible volunteering opportunities, is now live and free to access. The new resource comprises a one-stop […]