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The unique strengths of adolescents with autism, including attention to detail, loyalty and memory skills, should be the focus of employment programs to ensure they can play a crucial role […]

The Physical Disability Council of NSW (PDCN) recently hosted a day of community consultations at their Sydney headquarters in Glebe. Several strong themes emerged at the well-attended event including the […]

Children with autism will continue to receive intensive support through specialised learning centres. Government funding to $7.8 million has been committed to ensure six Autism Specific Early Learning and Care […]

Australian power wheelchair company Magic Mobility has been purchased by international group, Sunrise Medical. Magic Mobility, market leaders in individualised off-road and all-terrain wheelchairs was established in Melbourne in 1994. […]

Issues surrounding the National Disability Insurance Scheme, and what it takes to achieve control and choice for people living with disabilities, were brought into sharp focus at a recent University […]

People with disability in New South Wales will now  have greater access to a range of referral services.The Turnbull Government is providing funding to Information on Disability, Education, Awareness Services (IDEAS) […]

People with disability, seniors and vulnerable people in the community will be impacted by a new regulatory tax from July 1, warns Assistive Technology Suppliers Australasia (ATSA). The Therapeutic Goods […]

“It was an amazing two days. We enjoyed the chance to get feedback about our products from all different groups in the industry, from OTs, patients, nurses, distributors and retailers. […]

The Federal Government will fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) with $43 billion in funding secured over the forward estimates period. In his budget speech, Treasurer Scott Morrison (pictured) said: […]

Authentic representation of disability in the media was the standout concern from those attending the first Disability, Media and Human Rights Conference held recently at Curtin University, Perth. A solution put forward […]

“It’s like people you see sometimes, and you can’t imagine what it would be like to be that person, whether it’s somebody in a wheelchair or somebody who can’t talk. […]