The Royal Rehab Wall of Fame is all about inspiration, courage and generosity. An annual event, it recognises former clients from the Brain Injury Unit who are invited to tell […]
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Disability Services Expo and NDIS Session
The Jewish Disability Network in Melbourne is holding an expo and NDIS information session on Sunday September 6. The event will be facilitated by David Southwick MP and feature keynote […]
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Workshop in assistive technologies
A leading advisor on using assistive technologies in home care is running a workshop in Brisbane on September 8. Dr Kevin Doughty, director of the Centre for Home Usable Technologies at […]
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The Freedom Bed™ – Where Patient Comfort Meets Clinical Outcomes
The Freedom Bed™is a unique turning bed that is automated, programmable and voice controllable. It is designed to meet the needs of the catastrophically injured or otherwise immobilised person with, […]
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Permobil acquires Seating Dynamics
Permobil has strengthened its position in the market following the purchase of Seating Dynamics Ltd (SDL). SDL co-owner Malcolm Turnbull told F2L the benefits to come from this strategic acquisition […]
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Smartphone app will simplify health information
A new smartphone app is being developed to improve health outcomes for patients with disability. The smartphone app, called the Health Passport is being produced by the West Moreton Hospital […]
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Nominate now for National Carer Awards
Australians are encouraged to nominate unpaid carers and foster/kinship carers for the National Carer Awards. The awards, which recognise the significant contribution carers make to society and the economy, is […]
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Anti-inflammatory could aid frontline spinal injury treatment
A new anti-inflammatory could have a major impact on recovery from spinal cord injury. Researchers at the University of Queensland found that excessive inflammation caused additional damage in spinal cord […]
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Study support funding for young carers
Applications for the 2016 Young Carer Bursary Programme has begun. The programme delivers 333 bursaries, each worth $3000, to assist young carers up to 25 years to continue studying and […]
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Applications open for BSWAT payment scheme
The Business Services Wage Assessment Tool (BSWAT) payment scheme has started for registrations and applications. Through the scheme, employees of Australian Disability Enterprises (ADEs) who have been paid a pro-rata wage […]
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küschall K-Series Attract – Designed for Life
Since 1978 küschall has been producing active wheelchairs. Based in Switzerland, küschall has cultivated a strong experience in the disabilities environment, thanks to its founder, Rainer Küschall, himself tetraplegic. Always […]
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Are you ready for the Wheelchair Rugby Championships?
Let the Fierce4 be with you – the 2015 GIO Wheelchair Rugby Championships is a date not to be missed. Six state teams including one from New Zealand will battle […]