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Posted inResearch Projects

Overhaul needed of MS management: experts

by daniellekAugust 26, 2025August 27, 2025

Monash University academics are among the global experts who have developed new guidelines to better manage multiple sclerosis (MS) in people over 50. A consensus statement has been published in Nature […]

A lady with blonde hair tied back and black rimmed glasses throws a sheet across a bed in a hospital or aged care setting.
Posted inPressure Care

Therapy that adapts

by daniellekAugust 19, 2025August 20, 2025

When it comes to pressure care, it’s crucial to have the correct support to reduce the chance of injuries and enhance the user experience. In fact, the European Pressure Ulcer […]

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Posted inDisability Sports

2025 Asia Pacific Oceania Powerchair Football Cup: squad announced

by daniellekAugust 12, 2025August 13, 2025

Eight players have been selected to form the Poweroos squad that will contend the upcoming 2025 Asia Pacific Oceania (APO) Cup. The Cup brings together National Powerchair Football teams from Japan, […]

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Posted inSpecial Programs

Transforming lives with Seniors Club Cumberland

by daniellekAugust 5, 2025

Cumberland City Council is highlighting the success of its Seniors Club Cumberland project and celebrating its Seniors & Disability Services team. It comes ahead of Aged Care Employee Day on […]

Black labrador Molly lies on a carpeted floor with a certificate.
Posted inTherapy & Assistive Dogs

New court dogs on duty in NSW registries

by daniellekJuly 30, 2025July 30, 2025

Three new facility dogs have started work in the National Court Dog Program. Molly, Lani and Sunny were sworn in on 9 and 10 July at the Parramatta, Sydney and […]

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Posted inTraining Workshops

Workshop on children’s sensory differences in libraries

by daniellekJuly 23, 2025July 23, 2025

If you work in a library, have you ever thought about how the library environment can impact children with sensory differences? For example, a child who is oversensitive may avoid […]

Four people stand in a room, their arms around each other. One is a teenage boy, one is a tall blonde lady, one is an elderly white haired lady, and one is a young brown haired girl. They are smiling.
Posted inEducation

STEPS names Melissa Doyle as Pathways College Ambassador

by daniellekJuly 15, 2025July 16, 2025

STEPS Pathways College has officially named celebrated journalist, television personality, and advocate Melissa Doyle as its Ambassador. In her role, Doyle will raise national awareness of STEPS Pathways College, an educational […]

Two para dancers, one a young woman in a sparkly navy dress in a wheelchair, and a young man dressed in black who is standing up, dance together while a crowd watches.
Posted inSpecial Events

Para Dance a celebration of inclusion, talent and joy

by daniellekJuly 9, 2025July 9, 2025

This piece has been written by junior Para Dancer, Siria Lochrie On Sunday, 1 June 2025, Para and Ability Dance WA hosted the 2025 Perth Para Dance Sport Competition at […]

A stand at a trade show featuring multiple types of wheelchair.
Posted inAssistive Technology

Astris PME expands to Tasmania

by daniellekJuly 2, 2025July 2, 2025

Scripted assistive technology provider Astris PME is expanding into Tasmania, with the opening of two new branches in Launceston and Hobart. The move marks the company’s first physical presence in […]

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Posted inNews

Take part in a photoshoot for CYDA!

by daniellekJune 24, 2025June 24, 2025

Children and Young People with Disability Australia is looking for real families of young children who want to be part of its latest project. The organisation is in the process […]

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Posted inAwards

Australian Access Awards open for nominations

by daniellekJune 10, 2025June 10, 2025

Do you know an organisation that’s leading its sector in digital accessibility? Now is the time to nominate them for the 2025 Australian Access Awards! The awards were founded in […]

A group of people, men and women, some with visible disabilities and all dressed up nicely, stand together smiling excitedly at last year's Focus on Ability Film Festival.
Posted inArts

Focus on Ability Film Festival calls for entries

by daniellekJune 3, 2025June 4, 2025

The Focus on Ability Short Film Festival is returning for its 17th consecutive year in 2025 and is now open for entries. The global film festival showcases the incredible talents […]

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