The new Federal Government has made significant changes to key portfolios including disability and aged care. These are now the responsibility of one minister with the role of carers for ageing Australians […]
Author Archives: Kymberly Martin
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US Takes Gold in Wheelchair Rugby
It was a close call 58-54 but the US team were victorious over the Australian Steelers in the Tri-Nations event. The Be The Influence Wheelchair Rugby Tri-Nations championships was held recently in […]
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Stackable wheelchairs join the trolley brigade
A wheelchair system that operates like a shopper trolley scheme is being offered to the wider community. These include hospitals, shopping precincts and exhibitions centres. The idea is to make it easier for people to get […]
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Online recall system for healthcare sector
Therapeutic goods represent the largest proportion of product recalls in the country. This is according to a study by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC). Over 700 product recalls were […]
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Upcoming SWEP Tender
The joint SWEP/DES RFT for non-customised aids and equipment is expected to be released at the end of October. Items within the following categories will be included in the tender: […]
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Call for abstracts for ARATA conference
The Australian Rehabilitation & Assistive Technology Association (ARATA) national conference will be held at the National Convention Centre, Canberra, August 20-22, 2014. The conference theme, Actively Choosing Technology, will […]
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Hearing Aid Compatible Listening System
An assistive listening device from Sennheiser is suitable for those who wear hearing aids. The transmitter can be easily connected to a TV, hi-fi system or radio and sends a […]
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Putting Feet First
These Gel-eze protectors provide comfort and protection to pressure areas like heels and ankles as well as helping to reduce skin break down and shear force injuries. With its low […]
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Hand it to Me
The Upright EDHU – 16 Hand Cycle is the latest in the Discovery series of funky bikes that accommodates children with simple balance problems or those with more involved cases […]
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Sporty Scooter
The new ME-940 Interceptor scooter in bright safety yellow, offers a full suspension system with shock absorbers. There is a digital LCD dashboard displaying battery gauge, hours of usage, temperature and […]
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Q&A with disability advocate Matt Lennox
Matt Lennox is a business intelligence analyst for the Taxi Services Commission.