Some rare positive news from the NDIS ranks with high expectations of a jobs and economic boom for NSW. The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has released a ‘market position […]
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This housemate is a real morale booster
“My name is ‘Boosta’ and I am the latest live-in companion at Youngcare Share House, Wooloowin, in Brisbane. I came from the RSPCA at Wacol where I was subject to […]
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Our giveaway winner talks to F2L
Psychologist and retired RN, Kate Orr, is the winner of our Dragon Pro. Orr is a director of Perth Mobility & HealthCare that sell and hire products for people with […]
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Brain injury workshop takes a new direction
Innovative workshop takes a new approach to support those with behavioural impairments after brain injury. Brain Injury Australia is running the interactive one-day workshop that has been designed to change […]
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The SmartDrive MX2 – Available at Permobil
The SmartDrive MX2 is a revolutionary new power assist device that will change your life. It can power up steep hills and through thick carpet. It is intuitive to use, […]
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Australia’s first Autism Hub and Reading Centre opens
A new education centre to support students with autism and reading difficulties has opened in Brisbane. The centre, which is a first for the country, is located in Woolloongabba. It […]
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How to make a disability claim through a super fund
When someone is seriously injured or becomes very ill, it can be a devastating and confusing time. After the initial shock of the incident and the beginning of treatment and […]
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Carers recognised at awards event
Australian carers were recognised at a special awards lunch in Sydney recently. In the past 12 months, one in eight Australians have cared for a friend or family member, which, […]
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Latest disability health statistics
More Australians with severe disability report having poor health compared to those without disability. According to a new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), more than […]
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Call for action to fix reading difficulties in schools
One in five students has literacy difficulties and efforts to remedy this in our school system seem to have failed.
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UberASSIST increases mobility options for people with disability
Uber is looking at partnering with drivers of modified vehicles to improve services for people with disability. The car-sharing company carried out a trial using peer-to-peer (P2P) wheelchair accessible vehicles […]
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Parks Victoria enhances the outdoor experience for children with autism
A unique online resource for children with autism is being trialled by Parks Victoria. Believed to be a ‘first’ for a park, this online resource gives families, carers and teachers an illustration of the […]