The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has released an Accessible Housing Options Paper Consultation Report to further improve awareness and understanding of the project. The report identifies considerations that will […]
Author Archives: Kymberly Martin
Quickie Q Series New Range of Powerchairs – For the Ultimate Experience
The new QUICKIE Q-Series offers full flexibility to create the perfect Powerchair for each individual user with highly flexible configurations, interchangeable parts and quick and easy adjustments. The QUICKIE Q- […]
Career workshop for people with spinal cord injury
A career workshop to help shape the next work or study opportunity for those with spinal cord injury (SCI) will be held at Sargood on Collaroy resort in Sydney in […]
Royal Commission gets the final go-ahead
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has officially announced the establishment of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability. It follows approval from the Governor-General and […]
Jobs push for NDIS “disappointing”
A job creation strategy for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has been announced by the Federal Government which Social Services Minister, Paul Fletcher said will be one of the largest job […]
Option for longer-term NDIS plans
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants now have the option for extending their plans beyond 12-months. The improvement to the scheme applies to participants who have stable, longer-term disability related […]
Budget highlights need for clarity on NDIS funding
Disability services might be carrying a ‘government guarantee’ in the 2019-20 Budget, but more clarity around the level of underspending is essential for delivery of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. […]
Funding boost for disability services
An increase to price limits for therapy, attendant care and community participation under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) becomes effective on July 1, 2019. These increases will inject more […]
NEW and IMPROVED Patient Assist Rail
Designed to assist patients getting in and out of bed with a new and improved design that minimises the risk of entrapment, this new patient assist rail is easy to […]
Wheelie Campers – Wheelchair Accessible Campervans
These self-drive wheelchair accessible campervans deliver travel opportunities and holiday experiences for people with disability. It allows people to easily transfer inside to the rotating passenger seat. Each vehicle accommodates […]
Save the date… Inclusive Tourism Workshop
In response to the growing importance of inclusive tourism as a market sector, the Australian tourism and hotel industry has announced details for an Inclusive Tourism Workshop. This landmark half-day […]
Filling the disability accommodation gap
The Federal Government has announced the formation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Reference Group. It includes 15 appointed representatives from across the disability sector, […]