More funding for clinical practice workshops to improve awareness of post-polio syndrome. The Federal Government is providing $450,000 to Polio Australia (PA) to run workshops that will provide up to 1200 […]
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New accessible recruitment guide
New resource makes the hiring process more accessible on web and digital environments. It follows requests from charity groups, government and business for specific information on how best to accommodate […]
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Good design places disability in the spotlight
Good design can make a real difference. A resort style centre for people with spinal cord injury (SCI), an app for hearing-impaired voters and a wearable device for children with autism, […]
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HUG – wearable device for children with autism
The winner of the International Design Innovation Award went to HUG. This system is designed to aid children with autism in self-regulation. Developed by the University of New South Wales, […]
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New app for home modifications
A new app is available to help people with disability modify their homes. The first-of-its-kind DIYmodify app will help the consumer makes decisions around purchasing five common home modifications including […]
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Draft Technical Specifications open for public comment
Public comment invited for mobility access in public areas. Standards Australia has prepared a draft Technical Specification for public comment on requirements for designation of powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters […]
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Excessive payment surcharge will apply to small business
Small business owners should be prepared for the ban on excessive payment surcharges. This was the message from the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) as the new law limits the amount […]
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Why it is important to bring the pelvis back into standing
While significant focus is on the seated position how do we get the most out of standing. The Leckey range of Squiggles, Mygo and Horizon standers were developed around the […]
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NDIS rollout timetable compromising planning process
The rollout schedule, quality of plans and provider readiness are putting the NDIS at risk. These were the concerns to emerge from a Productivity Commission draft paper released last week. […]
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NSW Budget puts $3 billion+ into disability
The 2017-2018 NSW Budget has earmarked over $3 billion for disability. It includes $2 billion recurrent funding for supports and services, including $1.3 billion to the National Disability Insurance Agency […]
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Disability Innovation Institute a ‘first’
University of NSW platform will combine disability studies across all faculties and disciplines. The university-based initiative is a first, with its cross-faculty inclusive disability focus that combines Science, Technology, Engineering and […]