The unique in-wheel suspension arm in the SoftWheel absorbs more impact than traditionally suspended wheels. The shocks remain perfectly rigid over flat terrain, yet offer unparalleled cushioning on a bumpy pavement […]
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Gig Buddies – for people with disability
Gig Buddies Sydney is all about bringing people together. This project, with support from the City of Sydney, connects people who have learning disabilities with a social companion to head […]
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SA employee mutual to deliver NDIS
Child and Youth Services (CYS) in South Australia has become the first in Australia to form its own public sector, employee-led mutual to deliver the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) […]
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Disability Services Forum – happening soon
Don’t miss the opportunity to network with 100 or more NDIS service providers at the Disability Services Forum in Sydney from December 4-6. Presentations from key industry speakers will deliver […]
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Football Federation partners with IDPWD
The Football Federation of Australia (FFA) has been announced as an official partner for International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD). FFA is the governing body of all Australian football […]
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Liberty is Independence
Finally a wheelchair that offers true portability that enables independent propulsion and provides the benefits of tilt-in-space. The Liberty claims to be the lightest adult tilt-in-space available giving independence to […]
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Sunrise Medical previews Quickie Q-Series power range
A new generation of power mobility products offering a broad range of applications will be released by Sunrise Medical in February 2019. The Quickie Q-Series of power wheelchairs represents the […]
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Parenting program under funding threat
A parenting program that brings benefits for parents and children with developmental disabilities will become unavailable for most families under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). A report on the […]
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New HELPA app connects families to special needs support
A new digital health app for connecting families and caregivers of children with special needs has been launched in Australia. The HELPA app allows users to search and connect to therapists […]
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ABC and Screen Australia unite on DisRupted
ABC Children’s and Screen Australia have partnered on a new funding program to showcase and amplify the work of Australian creatives and content makers with disability. DisRupted will fund three to […]
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NDIA pilot to improve participant plans
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has announced a pilot to help participants access and use appropriate supports through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The pilot will be voluntary, […]
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National autism guideline released
Australia’s first national guideline for the assessment and diagnosis of autism has been released. It outlines processes for both diagnostic decision-making and the comprehensive assessment of individual support needs. It […]