A new generation media player, the Victor Reader Stream is for the blind or visually impaired. This latest version that expands on the Stream experience is 28 per cent smaller […]
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Posted inComfort, Pressure Care, Seating
Adjustable Protector Cushion
The EquaGel adjustable protector cushion is contoured to evenly distribute weight. The cushion is constructed from two layers of dry-polymer gel. The top or ‘comfort’ layer comprises a thin wall […]
Posted inMobility
Dual Limb Active Passive Trainer
A dual limb exerciser designed to assist with increasing strength and flexibility. The Active Passive Trainer provides non-impact exercise options for upper and lower limbs by decreasing impairments and delaying […]
Posted inBuilding, Designs
More Home Modification Solutions
Another room in the house that requires practical design modifications is the laundry. While these can be varied for different needs for people with disability one of the major considerations is […]
Posted inNews
Changes to Payment Scheme for Supported Employees
The Coalition Government is to establish a payment scheme for supported employees. The new scheme applies to people with intellectual disability working in Australian Disability Enterprises (ADE) who previously had […]
Posted inNews
Cuts to Disability Employment Service Providers
The Coalition has made changes to lessen the administrative burden for DES providers. According to the Assistant Minister for Social Services, Senator Mitch Fifield, the Coalition Government is serious about cutting […]
Posted inNews
Learning Difference Convention Update
The Learning Difference Convention has become an annual event. This follows the success of the inaugural convention held in Sydney in November. More seminars, technology, workshops and resources are planned […]
Posted inNews
2.7m Take Care
There are 2.7 million people in Australia caring for someone. This can vary from providing informal care to older people or those with a disability or long term health conditions. […]
Posted inNews
Falls at Home a Leading Cause of Death
Falling over at home is the major cause of injury deaths in Victoria. According to the most recent data from the Victorian Injury Surveillance Unit, more than a third of […]
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New Security Business from Ingersoll Rand
Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies has formed a new security business. This follows completion of its spin-off from Ingersoll Rand. The new business, Allegion, provides security solutions globally to business and […]
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Sneak Peek:Royal Rehab Centre
Freedom2Live visits the Royal Rehabilitation Centre, at Ryde in Sydney. Our verdict: impressive. The centre is quite a departure from the traditional hospital design with an emphasis on being part of […]
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Coalition “will deliver on NDIS”
Minister commits to delivering NDIS in full. In a statement to Freedom2Live, Assistant Minister for Social Services Mitch Fifield, said nothing has changed in Coalition support for the NDIS. The […]