A research team from the University of Wollongong Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, recently completed a project, in collaboration with the Assistive Technology Suppliers Australia (ATSA), to […]
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Young girls with autism more difficult to diagnose
Girls with autism tend to be diagnosed later than boys, largely because they can present with different characteristics than those classically related to autism, according to new research from Flinders […]
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ATSA Melbourne Expo highlights
“A great event that once again brought the industry together,” ATSA executive officer David Sinclair describing the ATSA Melbourne Expo. Sinclair who announced his retirement at the event, said attendance […]
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Countdown to Disability Leadership Summit 2023
In what is said to be the first event of its kind, the Disability Leadership Summit is where industries and leaders with lived experience will discuss tangible action to change the landscape of disability […]
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Suggestions for visitors with disability attending Vivid Sydney
Vivid Sydney is a festival of lights, projections and art that provides an inclusive experience for those with accessibility. Service provider LiveBig CEO Juliet Middleton said “We believe everyone should […]
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Government commits to early autism pilot
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]