A $5.6 million funding boost to help businesses transition to NDIS through the Transition Assistance Funding initiative has been announced, with 280 organisations receiving grants of up to $20,000 each […]
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Don’t miss the Arts Activated Conference
Australia’s leading arts and disability forum, the Arts Activated 2019 Conference in Sydney, is a ‘must visit’ event that is shaping up to be an engaging and entertaining two days […]
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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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Revolutionary Obi robotic feeding device
The Obi robotic feeding device has been designed to mimic the human arm during eating and allows users who require an eating aid to eat independently. This user-friendly, smart and […]
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NDIS Minister Stuart Robert to launch ACAA Access Conference
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Stuart Robert, will launch the 2019 Access Conference on August 15, at Luna Park Sydney. The Association of Consultants in Access Australia (ACAA) […]
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Goal setting tool for people with autism
An illustrated goal setting tool for adolescents and adults on the autism spectrum has been created to give them a voice in planning their future. It was developed by Autism […]
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Effectiveness of some mobility aids under question
Many mobility aids developed to navigate the community, including public transport, are unable to do so effectively, according to a recent study from Central Queensland University. Professor Carolyn Unsworth from […]
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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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Go-Go Ultra X from Pride Mobility
With innovative design features, including feather-touch disassembly and a drop-in battery box, the Go-Go Ultra X from Pride Mobility delivers exceptional value for life on the go. Feather-touch disassembly permits […]
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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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Highlights from the OTA National Conference
Feedback from the more than 1,400 delegates at the recent Occupational Therapy Australia National Conference was positive, business development national manager, Rebecca Meyer told F2L. “Comments on keynote speakers, the scientific […]
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Sargood Foundation launches travel grants
Travel grants to assist those with limited means visit Sargood on Collaroy health and wellness resort, have been launched by the Sargood Foundation. The resort provides purpose-built, accessible accommodation and […]