A new initiative that empowers students with disability prepare for high school has been launched by Western Australia based service provider VisAbility. The free online tool is all about giving […]
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Autism: “Game-changing shift needed”
When it comes to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a game-changing shift is needed to deal with fragmented research and services, according to Professor Adam Guastella, from the University of Sydney […]
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Disability Sports Australia to open NT branch
Disability Sports Australia (DSA) is set to open a Northern Territory branch later this year. Announcing the move, DSA CEO Jenni Cole said while playing sport and being active is […]
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NDIS participants not affected by SDA fraud allegations
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has reassured participants and their families that two companies reported in relation to alleged fraud and forgery, are not eligible for Specialist Disability Accommodation […]
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Melbourne Airport introduces Hidden Disability Program
Melbourne airport has recently implemented the Hidden Disability Program for its international terminal to assist travellers requiring special assistance as they travel through the airport. The move follows Brisbane airport […]
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Government launches National Disability Data Asset
The COAG Australian Data and Digital Council, chaired for the first time by Minister for Government Services Stuart Robert, has agreed to establish a National Disability Data Asset, which when developed […]
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Global student innovation challenge winners announced
A mobility device that helps people with a disability and the elderly stand with ease and an innovative spoon design that helps adults and children with special needs to feel […]
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Call for vision impaired to participate in study
People who are vision impaired or blind are invited to take part in study that will investigate the use of new technology for presenting sport broadcasting on TV based on 3D audio. […]
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First ATSA Canberra opens next week!
The inaugural ATSA Independent Living Expo is set to open next week on Tuesday, August 27 at the National Convention Centre, Canberra. Held in conjunction with iCREATe, the international Convention […]
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Don’t miss the Arts Activated Conference
Australia’s leading arts and disability forum, the Arts Activated 2019 Conference in Sydney, is a ‘must visit’ event that is shaping up to be an engaging and entertaining two days […]
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Goal setting tool for people with autism
An illustrated goal setting tool for adolescents and adults on the autism spectrum has been created to give them a voice in planning their future. It was developed by Autism […]
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Sargood Foundation launches travel grants
Travel grants to assist those with limited means visit Sargood on Collaroy health and wellness resort, have been launched by the Sargood Foundation. The resort provides purpose-built, accessible accommodation and […]