A groundbreaking new therapy offers West Australians living with paralysis the chance of regaining significant movement and independence. SpinalCure Australia has just opened the state’s first clinical trial site for […]
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Dance program aims to boost outcomes for autistic children
Monash University researchers are recruiting autistic children to trial a new dance program. AllPlay Dance is led by Monash University and is a community-based program that focuses on enabling children […]
Posted inBusiness News
Libraries as Community Connectors to continue
The Libraries as Community Connectors provides free online training and resources for Australian public libraries to create inclusive library environments. Federal funding for the program has recently been extended for […]
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Penalties for Bedshed for misleading customers on NDIS
Consumer watchdog the ACCC says bedding retailer Bedshed Franchising Pty Ltd has paid $39,600 in penalties for false or misleading claims. The ACCC alleges that Bedshed advertised on its website […]
Posted inConferences
AFDO Disability Advocacy Conference 2025
Conference focus on policy, practice and community.
Posted inAssistive Technology
Free AT seminars for vision impaired
Vision Australia seminar program for seniors.
Posted inAdaptive Clothing
Study into sensory vests for autistic children
Exploring positive effects from wearing sensory vests.
Posted inResearch Projects
New research improves Cerebral Palsy assessments
A new suite of tools will improve understanding of children’s muscle growth and assist in the assessment and treatment of Cerebral Palsy and other similar conditions. Researchers from not-for-profit research […]
Posted inDisability Sports
Get your tickets to the Santos Wheelchair Rugby World Challenge
Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Santos Wheelchair Rugby World Challenge, coming to Adelaide this May. The competition will see the Australian Steelers take the court on home […]
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Guide Dogs NSW/ACT says “access means business”
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT is taking action to ensure Sydneysiders with disability gain better access to restaurants and bars. The charity has launched the Access Means Business Campaign alongside the City […]
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Blind runner raising funds for Vision Australia
Ballarat man Dale Pierce will run 100km in less than 24 hours to raise funds for people who are blind or have low vision, as part of Vision Australia’s 100K […]
Posted inNDIS
New plan management rules
New rules for plan management mean the NDIS may make changes to your plan. Earlier this month the agency announced new rules around unreasonable risk in how participant funding is […]