Ability Links NSW is celebrating one million community connections. Far North Coast Ability Links program manager, Robert Baldwin, said the milestone highlights the important dual role of Ability Links NSW […]
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Gaps in NDIS for people with psychosocial disability
Major report identifies people with mental illness are being left without support in the transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The University of Sydney Faculty of Health Sciences […]
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Report reveals NGO system in precarious position
Another concern to emerge from the ‘Mind the Gap’ report, (click here for previous story) found smaller non-government organisations describing services collapsing and merging as they waited to see how […]
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Assistive technology a priority in 2018
Developing new strategies to deal with a more consumer-driven world is vital to the assistive technology (AT) sector with this year already shaping up with a number of major activities […]
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Vicair 02 cushion range – machine washable for optimal hygiene
The Vicair 02 series of wheelchair cushions are ergonomically designed to address hygiene issues caused by incontinence. The cushions are machine washable and 100 per cent breathable due to the […]
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Treatment offers hope for better stroke recovery
University of Queensland researchers are leading a world-first project that might help overcome disability that can affect many everyday activities for stroke survivors. And UQ is looking for stroke survivors […]
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ATSA Expo Melbourne – speaker list preview
More than 35 speakers will be presenting at the ATSA Independent Living Expo in Melbourne from May 16-17. One presenter pushing the boundaries when it comes to cutting edge technology […]
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Interested in becoming an assistive technology provider?
NDIA releases first insights into the AT market identifying potential opportunities for the business sector. The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has developed a series of Market Insights into the assistive […]
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Productivity Commission Report on Disability Services
The Productivity Commission has released its 23rd annual Report on Government Services (RoCG). It covers 17 areas of government services including those for people with disability. The following is an […]
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Volkswagen Caddy Maxi F-Style 3
Space and Comfort: thanks to the lowered-floor kit by Focaccia Group, the Caddy Maxi F-Style 3 can accommodate seven passengers or five passengers and one person in a wheelchair. The […]
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Universal Design Conference – call for presentations
Universal Design has announced a Call for Presentations for its third Australian conference being held in Brisbane in September. The theme for the two-day event is ‘Home and Away: Creating […]
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Three leading service providers merge
House with No Steps (HWNS), The Tipping Foundation (TTF) and Victorian Personal Centred Services (VISTA) have announced a new team to lead the merged organisation from March 1, 2018. The […]