OrCam MyEye for people with visual impairment was demonstrated to HRH Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, during the first official visit by a member of the Royal Family to Israel. […]
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Minister takes irrefutable stand on the NDIS
“It will be funded, full stop, end of story. Sending a message contrary to this fact is not in the best interests of people with disability” – Dan Tehan Minister […]
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New Autism Advisory Group
An Autism Advisory Group has been established to provide advice and feedback to the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA). The Australian Autism Alliance looks forward to working with its partners and […]
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Pricing reforms rolling out from July 1
New pricing arrangements for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will begin from July 1. Recommended by an Independent Pricing Review (IPR) these will be implemented by the National Disability […]
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Youth programs benefit from NSW Budget
More details have been announced as to who will benefit from the $3 billion investment in the NDIS announced in the NSW 2018-19 Budget and the main beneficiaries are youth […]
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New regulatory tax threatens AT pricing
People with disability, seniors and vulnerable people in the community will be impacted by a new regulatory tax from July 1, warns Assistive Technology Suppliers Australasia (ATSA). The Therapeutic Goods […]
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NDIS full scheme agreement with NSW
Australians with a disability, their families and carers will be better off under a landmark agreement between the Commonwealth and New South Wales Governments. The arrangement ensures the full rollout […]
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Rheed McCracken visits ATSA Melbourne
Making his first appearance at an ATSA Expo was Paralympian Rheed McCracken who has been sponsored by Invacare since 2012, taking to the 100m sprint in a Top End Eliminator […]
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More Early Childhood Intervention services for NSW
Children with developmental delay and disability in NSW will benefit with greater access to Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) services. This follows an investment of more than $136 million in […]
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Vivid Sydney with many wheelchair accessible events
The world famous Festival of Light, Music and Ideas with international live acts and awe-inspiring light shows is not to be missed. Don’t let the crowds deter you – there […]
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NDIS seminar pulls in the crowds
NDIS policy changes, new resources and other developments were discussed by NDIS Assistive Technology Market & Providers director, Dr Lloyd Walker at ATSA Melbourne. Walker opened his presentation by referring to the […]
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ATSA Melbourne – New product highlights
There were many new products and solutions to help increase independence and make life easier for people with disability. Here are a few that caught our attention at ATSA Melbourne. Freedom […]