Two intervention pilots will be part of a new $22.2 million funding program with a focus on infants showing early signs of autism. Up to 1500 babies, aged from nine […]
Author Archives: Kymberly Martin
Posted inAdaptive Clothing
Countdown begins for ATSA Perth Expo
New exhibitors are lining up for the Perth Expo. Among them are Hero Products, a WA designed range of inflatable rash shirts and wetsuits that offer buoyancy protection for all […]
Posted inCommunity Services
Volunteer tutors wanted for migrant program
National training provider Navitas Skilled Futures is encouraging NDIS clients in Western Sydney and the ACT, and volunteer tutors, to sign up for the Volunteer Tutor Scheme (VTS). The scheme […]
Posted inConferences
Turia Pitt delivering keynote at OT Conference
Humanitarian Turia Pitt will deliver the opening keynote at Occupational Therapy Australia National Conference & Exhibition on June 21-23. Pitt, who suffered burns to 65 per cent of her body […]
Posted inBusiness News
Café opens new pathway for disability employment
Tender Loving Care Disability Services (TLC) has opened the Frapp & Capp coffee shack café in Bankstown, Western Sydney, an initiative for NDIS participants to learn new skills, gain employment […]
Posted inNews
Autism seminars a first for ATSA Expo Melbourne
A series of seminars on a variety of topics related to autism will be debated for the first time at the Spotlight on Autism program at the ATSA Melbourne expo. […]
Posted inCommunity News
NDIS participants can explore Vivid Sydney
Service provider Unisson Disability has organised a series of excursions for NDIS participants to Vivid Sydney, festival of lights. There are three packaged experiences including a dinner cruise, Royal Botanic […]
Posted inBusiness News
Spotlight on awards in lead-up to disability conference
The Australian Network on Disability Annual Awards and Conference is happening in Sydney on June 5-6. It starts with the Disability Confidence Awards Night that recognises and celebrates individuals and […]
Posted inBusiness News
Online platform hosting inaugural Independent Work Summit
Attracting people to support work as a career has taken a step forward with online platform Mable hosting an Independent Work Summit in Melbourne on May 20. Mable has released […]
Posted inAssistive Technology
Apple previews new accessibility features
Apple has announced software updates for cognitive, vision, hearing and mobility accessibility, along with innovative tools for people who are nonspeaking or at risk of losing their ability to speak. […]
Posted inNDIA
Budget update: ‘Getting the NDIS back on track’
Funding to the tune of almost $1 billion dollars to reform the NDIS were announced in the 2023-24 Budget. A commitment of $910 million over four years is aimed at […]
Posted inDisability Sports
Device for deaf athletes passes test run
A device that allows deaf and hard of hearing athletes to hear the game has had a successful launch in a trial with deaf athlete and QAFLW player, Jamie Howell. […]