Average costs for individual care packages have dropped to within a budgeted average. As well, participation in the National Disability Insurance Scheme has doubled since last December. Assistant Minister for […]
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NDIS: “Steady as she goes”
NDIA chairman, Bruce Bonyhady said “the NDIS is on budget and growing steadily.” Commenting on the release of the Quarterly Report, Bonyhady noted there would be quite a bit of […]
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Speedo Australia recalls float vests
Speedo has recalled its Sea Squad float vest, due to the risk of the floats moving and affecting buoyancy. Because the floats in the vest may separate from the front to the […]
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Prevalence of autism soars
The number of Australians with autism has increased nearly 80 per cent according to the latest ABS data. The Australian Bureau of Statistics Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers estimated […]
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Government Moves on opening up Disability Employment Services
The government is seeking comment from stakeholders as it prepares to open up the DES-DMS to full competition. As announced in the Budget the government will tender 47 per cent […]
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Nominate Now for National Disability Awards
Help those working for people with disability get recognition by nominating them for a National Disability Award. The awards give Australians the opportunity to celebrate individuals and organisations who are […]
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Game Controller for children with Cerebral Palsy wins Design Award
Computer game controller for children with disability has taken out the Hills Young Australian Design Award. This novel controller aid addresses the therapy needs of children with Cerebral Palsy by helping […]
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Brain Injury Australia survey
Brain Injury Australia wants to hear from people with a brain injury, carers, service providers and employers. The organisation has prepared three surveys to assist them in finding out the […]
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Brisbane Airport opens Australia’s first facility for Assistance Animals
First ‘dedicated’ animal bathrooms makes a trip to Brisbane airport easier for those with Guide Dogs. The two new facilities, which are an Australian first, are located at the Brisbane international and […]
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Government commits to Young Carers Bursary Program
The government is going ahead with an election commitment to set up the Young Carer Bursary Program. The 2014-15 Budget is delivering $3 million to fund the program that starts […]
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Mobility All the Go at Daily Living Expo
Mobility equipment sporting eye-popping features took centre stage at the Daily Living Expo in Melbourne. Every imaginable style that offered a myriad of options were on show, designed to deliver more […]
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Deviations Ahead for Motorised Mobility Devices
Changes on the road for suppliers and owners of motorised mobility devices (MMD). Speaking at the Daily Living Expo in Melbourne, Queensland University of Technology researcher, Ian Faulks, said Draft recommendations […]