A dedicated taskforce of 100 officers has been established to investigate fraud committed against the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Social Services Minister Dan Tehan said the taskforce will be […]
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New disability inclusion index
From confusion to clarity and confidence: 28 of Australia’s top businesses and government agencies benchmark their inclusion of people with disability. The Australian Network on Disability’s Access and Inclusion Index […]
Pricing reforms rolling out from July 1
New pricing arrangements for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will begin from July 1. Recommended by an Independent Pricing Review (IPR) these will be implemented by the National Disability […]
Rheed McCracken visits ATSA Melbourne
Making his first appearance at an ATSA Expo was Paralympian Rheed McCracken who has been sponsored by Invacare since 2012, taking to the 100m sprint in a Top End Eliminator […]
Vivid Sydney with many wheelchair accessible events
The world famous Festival of Light, Music and Ideas with international live acts and awe-inspiring light shows is not to be missed. Don’t let the crowds deter you – there […]
New website for Jewish Care Victoria
Jewish Care Victoria has a bold new website that has been designed to improve accessibility for people with disability and impaired vision. Among the new features are a variable font […]
ATSA Perth: a must-see, admission-free event
The ATSA Independent Living Expo in Perth is a great opportunity for visitors to find the latest assistive technology (AT), aids and equipment on offer, Independent Living Centre WA (ILCWA), CEO […]
NSW does a turnaround on disability funding
The NSW Government has reversed an earlier decision to cut funding to disability advocacy services. Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the government will now provide up to $26 million for advocacy […]
Commonwealth Games Paralympics reach the starting block
The Para-sport program, the most extensive in Commonwealth Games history is setting a new record with up to 300 athletes competing for 38 medal events across seven sports, with an equal number […]
More support for unpaid carers
Unpaid carers will benefit from a new early-intervention service model announced by the Federal Government. The new service is a fundamental shift from the current service delivery model, which is […]
Service providers join forces
It’s official. Disability service providers House with No Steps (HWNS) and The Tipping Foundation (TTF) have become one organisation. It’s a huge milestone for House with No Steps and The […]
Assistive Technologies – clear proof of effectiveness
Evidence confirms what AT practitioners and AT users have long known. Assistive products and services, or soft technologies which match and deliver them, are effective solutions to daily living problems. […]