Football Federation Australia (FFA) has announced its men’s national football team for athletes with cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury or symptoms acquired from stroke – the Pararoos – are playing their […]
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NDIS readies for final rollout
The final stage of the NDIS is set to rollout with a plan in place to deliver what NDIS Minister Stuart Robert said will put the scheme onto a “business […]
New 4-Function Lift Recline Chairs
The ultimate in contemporary living, the new Aspire Da Vinci Quattro Lift recline chairs offer four independent functions and four microsuede colour options, to create a relaxation hub in the […]
Todo Drive Power Assist: LETS YOU DO WHAT YOU WANT TO DO!
Todo Drive Power Assist is the lightest power attachment in the world! Attaching Todo to a manual wheelchair provides the instant experience of smooth comfort and freedom of driving an […]
Disability Advocacy in NSW: “Will not be unfunded”
“Disability Advocacy is not going to be unfunded in NSW.” These were the words delivered by NSW Ageing and Disability Commissioner, Robert Fitzgerald,pictured, at his keynote to the Physical Disability […]
NDIS Webinar: Get your plan in order
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is hosting a webinar: ‘How to get the most out of your NDIS plan’ on November 28, 1 – 2pm AEDT. The webinar will […]
Disability Sports Australia launches Start Up Kidz!
Start Up Kidz, a multi-adaptive sports program for children with a physical disability is rolling out in 2020. The program, being launched across six regional and metropolitan areas, will give […]
Down syndrome comes with high dementia risk
By age 55, three out of five people with Down syndrome will be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another neurodegenerative condition, according to a new US study. The study also […]
Disability services not being met for rare diseases
There is strong evidence of very high levels of an unmet need for disability healthcare services for people with rare disease, according to a national survey. A White Paper commissioned […]
Apple launches disability themed emoji
Apple has launched a set of emoji characters with inclusive options in four categories: blind and low vision, deaf and hard of hearing, physical motor disability and hidden disability. Since […]
Urgent call for education reform
A new survey has found that students with disability are being failed by a broken education system with almost half excluded from school events and activities, one in five not […]
New competition structure for Wheelchair Rugby
In an effort to reinvigorate the sport, Wheelchair Rugby Australia (WRA) has announced a raft of changes to its competition program for 2020. These will commence in Brisbane in April […]