National Disability Services (NDS) report reveals disability service providers under increasing cost and staff pressures. The State of the Disability Sector Report 2017 also found there was a big gap […]
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More collaboration needed between disability providers
Providers must unite for a stronger voice to reach the NDIA about challenges being faced. Speaking to F2L at the NDIS Service Delivery Outcomes forum, Carer Solutions Australia, Founder and […]
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National Disability Award Winners 2017
Compass Group takes out Employer of the Year award and Ability Mate gets Innovation prize. The awards, which recognize achievements in the disability sector, were announced in Canberra on December […]
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Coles trials ‘quiet hour’ to help people with autism shop
Coles has partnered with Austism Spectrum Australia to support customers with autism. This innovative low-sensory shopping experience is being rolled out to 68 stores nationally, following a successful trial at […]
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Disappointing response from SME business in disability survey
SMEs struggle to find time to focus on issues such as inclusion of people with disability. This was one of the key findings from an Australian Network on Disability (AND) […]
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Freedom Motors distributors and installers for Fiorella
Freedom Motors is the exclusive Australian importer for the Fiorella wheelchair systems. Fiorella systems are manufactured to the highest standards and can be installed in many types of vehicles, vans […]
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NeuroMoves exercise centre for the ACT
Innovative exercise centre for people with spinal cord injury or a neurological disability opens in Canberra. The NeuroMoves gym offers a range of exercise services tailored to work around specific […]
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NSW CID calls for action on funding
NSW Council for Intellectual Disability has concerns for future funding of disability advocacy groups. CID senior advocate, Jim Simpson said NSW Government plans to cut funding will “silence the voice […]
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NSW service provider rebrands
NSW disability service provider, Sunshine has been rebranded to Unisson Disability. The decision to make the change after 100 years of service was based primarily on the need to establish […]
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Device to assist the vision impaired
New wearable medical device uses virtual reality technology to assist people with vision impairment. Powered by a Samsung smartphone and Gear VR headset, IrisVision can assist users with tasks for […]
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Disability Awards – the finalists
The 12 finalist for this year’s Disability Awards have been announced. The finalists, selected from 145 nominations across five categories, focused on workplace diversity, inclusive education, accessible communities, advocacy and […]
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ANZ banking easier for people with disability
ANZ banking group adds accessibility features to all retail and commercial Visa debit cards. The rollout follows ANZ’s development of the accessibility features that were first introduced to its Access […]