People with severe and persistent mental health issues will have improved access and support in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The new ‘psychosocial disability stream’ for disabilities that may […]
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NDIS pressures aired at PDCN AGM
Evidence from a NSW Legislative Council Inquiry has found that disability reforms associated with the NDIS is resulting in greater strain on community services, according to NSW Disability Discrimination Commissioner, […]
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Developments for autism detection in infants
Diagnosing autism in infancy may have moved one step closer with ground-breaking research announced from Harvard University. A Ph.D. candidate, April Boin Choi has been investigating improved ways of identifying […]
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Dreamline Seating Solutions
The Customisable Seating Solution with endless adjustability has arrived! Built to meet your clients’ needs. Permobil has teamed up with Rolapal to bring the Dreamline Seating Solutions to Australia. Designed […]
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Austroads MD rejects prosecution claim for MMDs
The suggestion that up to 30 per cent of wheelchair and scooter users could face prosecution if these devices were used on public footpaths because of their instability has been […]
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World expert to discuss brain rehabilitation at conference
“The key area in brain injury rehabilitation is awareness and if the patient does not have good awareness of how they have changed they will not apply any strategies to […]
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Harbour Bridge gets lift off for accessibility
Wheelchair access from two lifts to the Sydney Harbour Bridge has opened. The two elevators, located at both the southern and northern ends, have a capacity for two wheelchairs, two carers and […]
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Diversity Council of Australia launches podcast
Paralympic gold medallist, Annabelle Williams is hoping to influence corporate Australia in changing the face of disability. Williams who is legal counsel for the Australian Olympic Committee has contributed to […]
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ATSA 2019 – Call for Papers
ATSA is inviting submissions for presentations as part of the Seminar Program at the next ATSA Independent Living Expos 2019 being held in Sydney, May 8-9 and Brisbane, May 15-16. The ATSA […]
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Coordinators to invigorate disability workforce
The Morrison Government has appointed the first group of specialist coordinators to boost the disability and aged care work forces ahead of the full roll-out of the National Disability Insurance […]
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Eat independently with Obi Robotic Feeding Device
The Obi robotic feeding device is designed to mimic the human arm during eating and allows users who require an eating aid to eat independently and enjoyably at their own pace. […]
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Senate report on motor scooters
A nationally consistent regulatory framework for motorised mobility devices (MMDs) was one of the key recommendations to emerge from a Senate inquiry. The Senate Standing Committee on Rural and Regional Affairs […]