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Posted inNDIS
NDIS facing a reboot
The NDIS is set to get a major overhaul with systemic reforms announced to get the scheme back on track that includes an autism pilot program focusing on early treatment. […]
Posted inEmployment
Government driving workplace accessibility changes
In an effort to boost disability employment opportunities the Labor Government is increasing funding for Auslan services and building modifications to make workplaces more accessible. The investment is intended to […]
Posted inAssistive Technology
Record funding into spinal cord research
The Medical Research Future Fund has announced $6M in funding for Project Spark, an Australian medical research collaboration that is developing treatments for spinal cord injury patients. The largest financial […]
Posted inCommunity News
ADHD conference focus on diversity
Melbourne mother, Rebecca Challoner, founder of My Spirited Child website is hosting her fourth annual Victorian ADHD conference on Saturday April 29, 2023 in the Plenary at the Melbourne Convention […]
Posted inCommunity News
Online boxing program for people with autism
Australian disability and support services organisation, Able Digital Wellness has launched a new online boxing program to help those living with autism, including 12-year-old Connor Williams from the Gold Coast. […]
Posted inNDIS
New autism research has positive NDIS cost implications
New autism research shows that therapy commenced in infancy may reduce early developmental disability to the point where a childhood clinical autism diagnosis was two-thirds less likely, that also results […]
Posted inAssistive Technology
Liverpool Library opens accessibility technology space
A Sydney library has expanded its library services to include an accessible technology space. The Liverpool City Library in South-West Sydney has made it easier for library visitors with mobility […]
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Funding boost for Cerebral Palsy Alliance
Two researchers from Cerebral Palsy Alliance have received grants in the latest round of funding from the Medical Research Fund Dr Sarah Reedman, an Implementation Fellow at CPA, will conduct […]
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‘Good Loo Hunting’ for the best public toilets
The Continence Foundation of Australia is calling for entries to find the best public toilets as part of its ‘Great Dunny Hunt’. Australians are being asked to take pictures of […]
Posted inEducation
Occupational Therapy Australia introduces leadership program
Occupational Therapy Australia has launched its inaugural Leadership Program developed in collaboration with leadership experts and leading occupational therapists. OTA’s Leadership Program is for OTs looking to take the next […]
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Improving public transport for people with disability
A new app that will provide greater levels of control to people with disabilities using autonomous, or driverless, electric vehicles in the future, has been trialled by researchers at La […]