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Posted inEntertainment

 Mardi Gras Film Festival – a showcase of diversity    

by Kymberly MartinJanuary 24, 2024January 29, 2024

The 31st Mardi Gras Film Festival hits Sydney cinemas from February 15-29 with 160 films across 77 programs.

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The power of sound in film without words

by Kymberly MartinJanuary 17, 2024January 17, 2024

Visualise this if you can – a film without pictures that uses the power of sound to tell a story.

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Landmark cerebral palsy study shows benefits of exercise

by Kymberly MartinJanuary 10, 2024January 10, 2024

Children with cerebral palsy have reported significant gains in cardiovascular fitness and mobility after taking part in a landmark research project led by The University of Queensland, with applications to participate in an expanded trial now open.

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Happy Festive Season to all our readers 

by Kymberly MartinDecember 20, 2023December 20, 2023

The Link team would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

NDIS Minister Bill Shorten, a white man with short receding hair, wears a black suit and yellow tie and is speaking at a lectern.
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Final report from NDIS Review  

by Kymberly MartinDecember 13, 2023December 13, 2023

The final report of the Independent NDIS Review has been released, mapping out 26 recommendations and 139 supporting actions.

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New framework underway for autism assessment 

by Kymberly MartinDecember 6, 2023December 6, 2023

Autism CRC is developing an evidence-based framework for assessing, differentiating and reporting children’s functional strengths and support needs.

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Trial offers hope for progressive multiple sclerosis

by Kymberly MartinNovember 29, 2023December 5, 2023

The first adaptive clinical trial for Australians with progressive MS designed to reverse neurological damage will be launched in 2024. The trial will allow researchers to investigate the potential benefits of several medications simultaneously giving hope to the cohort of people living with one of the most debilitating forms of MS who have limited treatment options.

Posted inBusiness News

Major companies support new disability employment initiative

by Kymberly MartinNovember 22, 2023November 22, 2023

The Australian Network on Disability has partnered with the Business Council of Australia (BCA) and the Department of Social Services with a disability employment program for people with disability. The […]

Posted inConferences

The best things happen in three’s

by Freedom 2 LiveNovember 14, 2023November 14, 2023

ATSA’s Independent Living Expo in Canberra last week was its third major expo of the year, the third time it has taken place in Canberra and introduced a third seminar […]

Posted inConferences

Brain Injury Conference – Final Call for Papers  

by Kymberly MartinNovember 7, 2023November 14, 2023

 A Call for Papers for the National Brain Injury Conference is now open with December 1, 2023 the closing date for submissions for one of the leading events on the […]

A person sits at a table in a wheelchair. The table is covering in things like books and an iPad.
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New toolkit to assist participants with support plans  

by Kymberly MartinNovember 1, 2023November 1, 2023

A toolkit and resources website to help NDIS participants make decisions about their support plans has been developed by Flinders University. The new toolkit is designed to give participants more […]

Posted inEducation

Raising awareness of Development Language Disorder       

by Kymberly MartinOctober 25, 2023October 25, 2023

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is a hidden but common disability that affects many people, making it difficult for them to understand and use language, with a recent Australian prevalence study […]

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