Stairs are one of the most hazardous areas within homes where people are likely to slip, trip and fall. As with most home modifications it is important to ensure stairs […]
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PM Commits to NDIS Trial Sites in WA
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has given the green light to two NDIS trial sites in Western Australia. The sites will be established in Perth Hills, alongside a trial site for […]
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Guide Dogs NSW/ACT Launches Vision Website
The first online information portal for the eye health sector and people with impaired vision has been launched. Developed by Guide Dogs NSW/ACT the new website is dedicated to the […]
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Countdown to Daily Living Expo
The biggest exhibition for the rehabilitation and aged care equipment sectors is on soon. The Daily Living Expo will be held at the Exhibition Pavilion, Melbourne Showgrounds on May 14-15. […]
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So You Think You Can’t Exercise? Think Again
Just 25 minutes a day is all a wheelchair user needs to reduce their risks of CVD, stroke and other diseases. This is according to University of Sydney Clinical Exercise and […]
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Products & Services Line Up at SCIA Expo
There was plenty to see at the Spinal Cord Injuries Australia Independence Expo held in Sydney on April 5. SCIA policy & advocacy officer, Tony Jones, pictured, said response from […]
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GS1 Recallnet Healthcare Goes Live
An electronic product recall notification management system for therapeutic goods went live on April 1. GSI Recallnet Healthcare helps to improve patient safety by streamlining the management of product recalls […]
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An Adaptive Shirt from Hemmingway
A smart, casual look in women’s shirts, made from soft cotton, for those who find dressing a challenge. The shirt has fixed buttons at the front to give the appearance […]
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No to Compulsory Registration of Mobility Scooters
NSW Joint Standing Committee on Road Safety (Staysafe) says ‘no’ to registration of mobility scooters. The Staysafe Committee has found there is no compelling case for placing the costs of […]
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NDIS Rollout in a Holding Pattern?
Review of NDIS Agency reveals more effort needed to confirm if rollout timetable is doable. An independent review of the capability of the NDIS Agency, charged with delivering the NDIS was described by […]
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Alzheimer’s Vic. Video Game Plan to Raise $90,000
Alzheimer’s Vic and Opaque Multimedia have launched a crowd funding campaign to help people with dementia. Called The Forest Project, it claims to be breaking new ground using virtual sensory […]
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Accreditation for Learning Difference Convention
The Learning Difference Convention has just achieved BOSTES PD accreditation. By attending the convention seminars, teachers have the opportunity to receive a certificate that goes toward their professional development accreditation […]