Novita assistive technology and equipment services are being delivered from a new facility at Thebarton, Adelaide. The new site for the Novitatech Assistive Technology Centre follows transition from a site […]
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HESTA Disability Services finalists for Excellence Awards
HESTA has announced its list of disability services finalists for the inaugural HESTA Excellence Awards. The national Awards recognise professionals working in disability, allied health, aged care and community services. […]
Australia failing UN protocols for people with disability
Australia is not upholding all its responsibilities under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, a report for the Disability Royal Commission has found. It revealed […]
Say Cheese ! And help children with disability
Tasmanian gourmet cheese hamper business, Cheese Therapy, is helping children with disability get the most out of life. It has joined forces with Just Like Jack charity and donating $15 […]
Apply now for Assistive Technology Mentoring Scholarships
Assistive Technology Australia is offering three scholarships for people with disabilities to undertake the 10165NAT Certificate IV in Assistive Technology Mentoring that commences online in November 2020. The scholarships are […]
A video clip on coping with Covid-19
Carl Thompson has a disability and as an assistive technology user, he has an interesting short, five-minute film about living in the coronavirus induced lockdown in Melbourne. The film is […]
Pandemic doubles demand for MyCareSpace support
National online platform MyCareSpace has experienced a significant surge in demand for its services and resources during the coronavirus pandemic. According to the organisation this highlights a dire need among […]
NDIS Information Sessions for SIL Providers
The National Disability Insurance Agency has organised information sessions to update Supported Independent Living providers on the latest changes. The video-conference session will be held from September 10 to 22, […]
Feeling anxious? You are not alone
Covid-19 anxiety in Victoria is being felt Australia-wide with feelings of anxiety and depression being shared across the country, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. ABS […]
Accessible housing: weighing up the pros and cons
A final draft submission to the Consultation RIS by the Centre for International Economics (CIE), which showed that the costs of accessible housing outweigh the benefits to Australian society, is […]
Young Carers hub for COVID times
Young carers organisation Little Dreamers, has launched the ‘Dreamers Hub’ designed to give virtual solutions support during COVID-19. This new interactive community comprises resources, forums, games and content to help […]
Healthy Mind tool for people with Intellectual Disability
A tool to help people with Intellectual Disability recognise and regulate their thoughts and feeling is now available. Developed by the Black Dog Institute the resource is aimed at adults […]