A new apartment project that is setting a new standard in Specialist Disability Accommodation has opened in Guildford, Sydney. The Ability SDA three storey fully accessible residential complex comprises 14, […]
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A new era begins for Wheelchair Basketball
The growing popularity of basketball has led Disability Sports Australia (DSA) and Basketball Australia (BA) to build the discipline of Wheelchair Basketball nationally. A working group has been formed to […]
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Inclusive education “in decline”
The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COPD) has found significant evidence of serious systemic failures and substantive non-compliance by Australian governments, when it comes to inclusive education. […]
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NDIS must do more for mental health
The mental health system in Australia has become complex and fragmented and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) “must do more for the mentally ill”. The National Mental Health Commission’s National […]
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It’s official: ATSA now a registered charity
Industry body ATSA is now a registered charity, recognised for its contribution to the general community and people with disability to advance health, social and public welfare. ATSA chairman, Geoff […]
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School holiday activities not to be missed
The school holidays are almost here and MyCareSpace has compiled a national calendar of inclusive school holiday activities and camps. The holidays give children with disability the opportunity to share […]
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Gold Coast pilot program for disability access
Carers Queensland is helping people with disabilities safely navigate all the Gold Coast has to offer. The initiative, part of Disability Action Week starting on September 18, is a free […]
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Austroads releases paper on future regulation of MMDs
Austroads has released a discussion paper to investigate the future of national regulation for motorised mobility devices (MMD). Following Standards Australia publishing a Technical Specification for motorised wheelchairs and mobility […]
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New StorySign books in Auslan
Technology multinational Huawei has expanded its StorySign app, adding two new books in Auslan – the sign language of Australia’s deaf community. The new books, ‘Max the Brave’ by Ed […]
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Highlights from Arts Activated 2019
Designed to make the arts, culture and events more accessible for people with disability, Arts Activated 2019, was held in Sydney recently. Among the keynote speakers was UK artist Dr […]
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The inclusive gap narrows
“We are determined to see the burgeoning Specialist Disability Housing (SDA) market build with investors, developers and existing and new providers growing with confidence, and in confidence with SDA,” NDIS […]
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Portable housing prototype for people with disability
The Summer Foundation worked with Oscar Building and Stretchy Tech to design and build an accessible and portable home that fits into a 10x 12m space. The Rapid Interim Housing […]