Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme Stuart Robert has opened the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (NDIS Commission) Victorian office, alongside Federal Member for Chisholm Gladys Liu. Minister Robert […]
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New program to help girls ‘rule the internet’
Autism Queensland is a running what it said is the first program of its kind with a specific focus on teenage girls on the autism spectrum. Online safety, bullying, dealing […]
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ACT Disability Justice Strategy launched
The first action plan supporting the ACT government’s Disability Justice Strategy has been launched. The Disability Justice Strategy 2019–2029 is a 10-year plan which aims to ensure people with disability […]
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More wins for ESSA in the NDIS space
Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) exercise physiologists have been approved by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission to apply under the Therapeutic Supports registration group. The inclusion is intended […]
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Poor employment outcomes revealed in new NDIS data
The first round of National Disability Insurance Scheme data, collected by the National Disability Insurance Agency, showed employment opportunities for people with disability continues to disappoint. Australia’s performance in terms […]
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A new name enters the disability services sector
A new name has arrived in the disability services sector. Called Aruma it was formerly House with No Steps and The Tipping Foundation and followed the merger of the two […]
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Check out NDIS Webinar: Assistive Technology Talk
The National Disability Insurance Agency recently hosted a one hour webinar about assistive technology on wheelchairs, aids and devices. The panel discussed recent changes to AT processes and resources, how to […]
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NDIA changes supply of supports process
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has made changes to its assistive technology (AT) and home modification (HM) working arrangements with state equipment providers in Victoria (SWEP) and NSW (EnableNSW). […]
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OAM for Chris Sparks
NSW Physical Disability Council president, Chris Sparks has been awarded an OAM in the Queens Honours list for his service to people with a disability. Sparks told F2L, receiving the […]
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Magic Mobility launches new visual identity
Australian wheelchair design and manufacturing firm, Magic Mobility, is celebrating 25 years in Australia, launching new branding and logo. Global marketing communications director, Tara Cahill, said the new visual identity […]
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VR sensory room for students with disability
A virtual reality (VR) hub is creating a new and inclusive world for school leavers with disability. The Disability Trust has officially opened this new facility in North Wollongong, NSW, […]
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Government stands by Royal Commission panel
The government is standing by the appointment of two commissioners to the royal commission into disability despite some concerns from the disability sector. However if elected to government Labor has stated it would review the two appointments […]