“It was an amazing two days. We enjoyed the chance to get feedback about our products from all different groups in the industry, from OTs, patients, nurses, distributors and retailers. […]
Author Archives: Kymberly Martin
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World-first modular hearing aid
An innovative hearing aid has taken out the Good Design Award of the Year and a CSIRO Design Innovation Award. The Facett, is the world’s first modular hearing aid, co-designed […]
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Government confirms NDIS funding commitment
The Federal Government will fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) with $43 billion in funding secured over the forward estimates period. In his budget speech, Treasurer Scott Morrison (pictured) said: […]
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The ALL NEW Permobil M1 Power Wheelchair: One Chair. Endless Options.
Finally, a true Permobil quality solution for those users who require a more traditional rehab style seating system with limited to no power seat functions. Designed with adaptable seating and […]
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New survey evaluates the NDIS
Findings from an evaluation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) have been released by the National Institute of Labour Studies at Flinders University. Among the findings were that the […]
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New website for Jewish Care Victoria
Jewish Care Victoria has a bold new website that has been designed to improve accessibility for people with disability and impaired vision. Among the new features are a variable font […]
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Out-of-home care support for children with disability
Support arrangements for children with severe disability who are unable to live at home will be provided through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). It follows an agreement between the […]
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Breakthrough in autism spectrum disorders
People living with autism spectrum disorder are one step closer to receiving personalised genetic diagnosis and treatment, according to University of Queensland (UQ) research. New approaches in genomic technologies, computational […]
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Call to action: Disability and the media
Authentic representation of disability in the media was the standout concern from those attending the first Disability, Media and Human Rights Conference held recently at Curtin University, Perth. A solution put forward […]
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NDIA chooses multinational to run contact centre services
In a contentious decision the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has appointed UK-based Serco as its service delivery partner for contact centre services. In a statement, the NDIA said the […]
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NDIS will be fully funded
The funding cloud that was hanging over the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has lifted with the Federal Government now fully committed to supporting the scheme. A stronger economy and […]
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ATSA Perth: a must-see, admission-free event
The ATSA Independent Living Expo in Perth is a great opportunity for visitors to find the latest assistive technology (AT), aids and equipment on offer, Independent Living Centre WA (ILCWA), CEO […]