Brain Injury Australia held a forum at Royal Rehab Sydney recently on the progress of the NDIS. Among the presenters was beyondblue Board member, Dr Mukesh Haikerwal who shared his personal experience of […]
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Ride Designs Java Cushion
This new Java Cushion contour works by redistributing the forces of pressure and shear from high risk areas. The cushion then selectively applies forces to areas more tolerant. The cushion […]
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More funding for autism research
A pilot study to evaluate the transition of children with autism to primary school has been announced. The study is part of a larger project to assess early intervention outcomes […]
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Win a VIP ticket to tour the HMAS Canberra – pride of the naval fleet
Disability Sports Australia organises a fundraising event to get more people with disability involved in sports. And the opportunity to visit HMAS Canberra, the biggest ship in the Royal Australian Navy is one […]
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Grand designs for the disability sector
A paediatric wheelchair and a waterproof hearing device were winners at the 2015 Good Design Awards. The Spin Free wheelchair that grows with the child took out a Hills Young Designer of the Year Award for the […]
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Take a ‘Big Day Off’ and raise funds for SCIA
Business and employees are invited to get involved in a fundraising event for people with spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord Injuries Australia and SpinalCure Australia have launched ‘The Big Day Off’ […]
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NDIS participant numbers grow
The National Disability Insurance Scheme is now benefiting more than 13,000 people with disability. According to new data, this represents 85 per cent of bilateral targets which is up from 81 […]
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People with disability delay or avoid seeing a GP
Cost is a huge deterrent for people with disability, delaying or avoiding seeing a GP, specialist or dentist. According to a new report from the Australian Institute of Health and […]
Posted inEquipment, Mobility, Wheelchairs
Permobil F5 Corpus – Featuring A/P Tilt
The F5 Corpus with A/P tilt helps users with transfers and added reach to get closer to a table or workplace. The F5 Corpus features an array of advancements to help […]
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Permobil F5 Corpus VS – Stand and Drive
All of the features of the world-renown Corpus seating system combined with standing functionality. With the F5 Corpus VS, users may stand and drive at any point of the stand […]
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Minister Pyne responds to Children With Disability survey
Children with disability face some big hurdles when it comes to getting a quality education. Results from a national survey conducted by Children with Disability Australia (CDA) found that over […]
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Public input sought on new Disability Employment Framework
The Abbott Government has launched a national public consultation process disability employment. A series of forums will be held nationally to find out how employment rates for people with disability […]