The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) and The Pharmacy Guild Australia have joined forces to make it easier for NDIS participants to book and access Covid-19 vaccinations through local pharmacies. […]
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MMDs get the green light on NSW footpaths
After more than 13 years of advocating, the NSW government has amended the road rules to allow all Motorised Mobility Device (MMDs) users, the legal right to use their device, […]
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Youngcare ‘Giving Day’ is September 23
National not-for-profit Youngcare is hosting its second Giving Day to raise funds to continue to develop Specialist Disability Accommodation and grants programs for young people with disabilities and their families. […]
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Broncos kicking big goals for disability participants
As part of an inclusive sporting initiative Brisbane Broncos players Darius Boyd and Ali Brigginshaw are helping NDIS participants move from the sidelines to the field to kick their goals. […]
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Unique QR code for blind and vision impaired
Another helpful tool for the blind or vision impaired has been released by Braille House. This new QR Code tactile indicator allows users to find a QR code for scanning […]
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Finding specialist housing about to get easier
More than 15,000 participants with specialist disability housing in their plans will have easier access to this when an SDA Finder tool is released later this month. The new […]
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A workforce callout for the NDIS
Australians looking for a diverse job are being encouraged to consider care and support as a new recruitment campaign rolls out nationally. The sector that includes disability, aged care and […]
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ATSA Canberra – Register NOW!
It’s all happening as the ASTA Independent Living Expo heads to Exhibition Park, Canberra on October 27-28, 2021. Now in its second year the expo will have over 60 exhibitors […]
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Join the OT Student Career Forum
Get informed and involved with 250+ students at the Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA) Student Careers Forum designed to help final year Bachelor and Master OT students transition from university to […]
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Scholarship for research into car restraints for children with disability
Applications are open for a PhD Scholarship for students keen to research how modifications to child restraints for children with disability affect their safety in cars. The scholarship is being […]
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Disability organisation running vaccination campaign
Disability organisation Achieve Australia has launched a Covid vaccination campaign for staff in a bid to ramp up a commitment to keep vulnerable clients safe. According to Achieve Australia CEO, […]
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Braille House launches national literary competition
The Dickinson Memorial Literary Competition for 2021 is inviting entries from children and adults who are blind or have low vision, with ‘Growing’ the theme for its 100th year. To […]