Wheelchair Sports NSW has partnered with Invacare to encourage more sport participation for those with disability. Invacare, manufacturers of mobility and homecare products will donate a percentage from every wheelchair […]
Author Archives: Kymberly Martin
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Nathan riding to raise funds in Spring Cycle
The Real Insurance Spring Cycle is being held on Sunday October 19. Riding in the Spring Cycle to help ten other kids with disabilities to ride a bike for the first time […]
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New Product Watch – Talkitt
This software could be a game-changer by giving fluent voice to the speech impaired. Talkitt is new technology developed by Voiceitt that can translate indecipherable speech easily into any language. […]
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Internet-ready pill dispenser
TabTimer Reminders has added an automated pill dispenser to its range of assistive technology solutions. The MedReady (MR-357FL) device was developed to help people with disability, memory or cognitive impairment to maintain […]
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Senator Fifield talks up disability job prospects
Getting more people with disability into employment is on Senator Mitch Fifield’s ‘wish list’. Speaking to F2L at the Nepean Disability Expo in Sydney, the senator said “the single most […]
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Get the balance right to reduce falls
‘Bend ze knees’ takes on a new meaning in helping to reduce falls in the elderly. Lifestyle interventions like this are more beneficial than structured exercise programs in reducing falls in the […]
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New mental health support network
A national online community support network has been set up to help carers, families and those with mental illness. Launched by the mental health charity, SANE Australia, the national online […]
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Disability Forum focus on ‘ability not disability’
Disability employment was a main topic for discussion at the recent National Disability Forum. The forum was organised by the Human Rights Commission and chaired by Acting Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Susan […]
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All the sports action at Return2Sport Expo
Explore all that’s new in disability sports, recreation and leisure at the Return2Sport Expo. Over 50 organisations will converge at the Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre on October 9-10 where there will be demonstrations in […]
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Self-esteem vital to achieving learning skills
At the recent Learning Difference Convention, Bernadette McLean discussed effective learning skills. F2L reports on some key aspects of her presentation. McLean, principal of the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre […]
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Pocket size Medicines List
The new PocketProfile Medicines List is a useful folded card containing a complete patient medication record. It is the latest tool in the Webster-pak medication management system and, at the […]
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Wheelie colourful fun seating
The Wheelie stool for therapists and attendants of children with disability is now available in nine colours. Originally developed to reduce the incidence of OH&S issues, the stool is easily adjusted […]