Vivid Sydney, the largest festival of lights, music and ideas in the Southern Hemisphere is back. And many of the displays have access for children and adults with disability. This […]
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The new F-Series Power Wheelchairs by Permobil
The F-Series builds on over 50 years’ experience to create the company’s most capable family of front wheel drive power wheelchairs ever. Permobil have combined a low centre of gravity, […]
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VR sensory room for students with disability
A virtual reality (VR) hub is creating a new and inclusive world for school leavers with disability. The Disability Trust has officially opened this new facility in North Wollongong, NSW, […]
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NDIS a priority for Labor
The Labor party has announced a number of policy positions it said will make fixing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) a priority. These included providing funding early to avoid having […]
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NDS launches ‘Positive Cultures’ films
National Disability Services (NDS) has released a set of Zero Tolerance films about Positive Cultures at a forum in Melbourne. Acting NDS CEO, David Moody said: “The films depict important conversations to […]
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New NDIS initiatives announced
Improving the participant experience, establishing a national disability gateway and setting new disability employment targets were among new policies announced by Social Services Minister Paul Fletcher at a press conference […]
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NDIA CEO resigns suddenly
National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) CEO Robert De Luca has resigned, effective immediately. De Luca was appointed CEO in August 2017. Chair of the agency, Dr Helen Nugent said De […]
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What the disability sector needs now is…
Completion of the NDIS, taking care of the over 65s, addressing basic toilet facilities and adequate funding are just some of the issues that need urgent attention in the disability sector […]
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Government stands by Royal Commission panel
The government is standing by the appointment of two commissioners to the royal commission into disability despite some concerns from the disability sector. However if elected to government Labor has stated it would review the two appointments […]
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Trial to help kids with cerebral palsy
Ten children with cerebral palsy are taking part in a two-week University of Queensland (UQ) trial to help develop independence in daily living activities. The children will participate in activities […]
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Less than a month to go until ATSA Disability Expos 2019
The ATSA Independent Living Expos are returning to Sydney and Brisbane in 2019, with Brisbane expanded to take place over two days this year. Both shows have increased in size, […]
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ACCC and other regulators supporting people with disability
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) is reminding people with disability to use their consumer rights when buying goods and services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and […]