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A Productivity Commission review of the National Disability Agreement (NDA) found it no longer serves its purpose, and a new agreement is needed. The Productivity Commission’s Final Report said that […]

The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has launched a new National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) website following community feedback that will make the website easier to access on mobile devices. Other new user-friendly design features […]

An autism-specific school gets the green light in North Queensland as the first school to open in the state receives funding for major refurbishments.  Prep to Year 2 children on […]

The F2L team wishes all our readers a Happy Festive Season and a Bright, Healthy and Prosperous New Year and 2019.

A joint taskforce intended to boost employment opportunities for people with a disability has been established by the Morrison Government. Making the announcement at a National Disability Services CEO forum in […]

A parenting program that brings benefits for parents and children with developmental disabilities will become unavailable for most families under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). A report on the […]

Diagnosing autism in infancy may have moved one step closer with ground-breaking research announced from Harvard University. A Ph.D. candidate, April Boin Choi has been investigating improved ways of identifying […]

The suggestion that up to 30 per cent of wheelchair and scooter users could face prosecution if these devices were used on public footpaths because of their instability has been […]

A nationally consistent regulatory framework for motorised mobility devices (MMDs) was one of the key recommendations to emerge from a Senate inquiry. The Senate Standing Committee on Rural and Regional Affairs […]

The unique strengths of adolescents with autism, including attention to detail, loyalty and memory skills, should be the focus of employment programs to ensure they can play a crucial role […]

The Physical Disability Council of NSW (PDCN) recently hosted a day of community consultations at their Sydney headquarters in Glebe. Several strong themes emerged at the well-attended event including the […]

Children with autism will continue to receive intensive support through specialised learning centres. Government funding to $7.8 million has been committed to ensure six Autism Specific Early Learning and Care […]