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Australia’s first national guideline for the assessment and diagnosis of autism has been released. It outlines processes for both diagnostic decision-making and the comprehensive assessment of individual support needs. It […]

Wheelchair access from two lifts to the Sydney Harbour Bridge has opened. The two elevators, located at both the southern and northern ends, have a capacity for two wheelchairs, two carers and […]

With disability policy shifting towards consumer driven care, assistive technology (AT) users and practitioners are calling for AT outcomes research to be translated into practical and policy-relevant tools. The new […]

Do you want advice on the following? Do I have any choices post-school, and if so what are they? What goals can the NDIS fund after school and can I […]

Hobsons Bay City Council, Victoria’s Accessible Beaches Project continues to push the boundaries when it comes to a complex natural environment. In a first for Australia, beach matting is now […]

National Disability Services has announced improvements to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) myplace participant portal. Providers now have a new dashboard listing of the participants they support with shortcuts […]

The Australian Government today announced an expanded list of independent assessors, available to assess appropriate workplace adjustments for people with disability. These assessments, which will be provided free of charge, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]