Poor end-of-life support for Australians with severe and persistent mental illnesses has them falling through gaps in the NDIS and other service systems, according to new research from Flinders University. […]
Author Archives: Kymberly Martin
Posted inBusiness News
Café breaking new grounds
An inclusive and accessible café that has just opened on the NSW Central Coast is a first for the region to offer employment and training opportunities for people with disability. […]
Posted inNews
Ticket to ride easier for people with disability
Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) is evaluating frictionless ticketing technology to make travelling on public transport easier for People with Disability (PwD). There were 16,000 concession cards issued to […]
Posted inNews
Summit program highlights gender diversity and inclusion
The 7th Impact Investment Summit March 30-31 is a packed program with over 70 international and domestic presenters with plenary, panel and pitch sessions for investors and influencers. The keynote […]
Posted inNews
Making smartphones more accessible
Smartphones and other information computer systems are notoriously hard to use for those with disability and the United Nations has a role to play setting better standards for accessibility, according […]
Posted inNews
Funding boost for MS research
MS Australia has awarded over $3 million in grants for multiple sclerosis (MS) research towards 22 new projects. These include studies that examine family genetics, the impact of diet on […]
Posted inCommunity Affairs
Early Years Strategy taking shape
A National Summit to discuss the development of an Early Years Strategy that will enable children and families, greater access to quality education, health and care services, was held in […]
Posted inDisability Royal Commisssion
Abuse of people with disability costing billions
The Royal Commission estimates that the economic costs of violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people living with disability is $46 billion annually, with issues around systemic failure not being […]
Posted inArts
Apply now for Accessible Arts mentorships
Writers, musicians, dancers, choreographers, actors, directors and/or producers with disability or who are d/Deaf from NSW are invited to apply for Accessible Arts 2023 Next Level Creative Mentorship Program. Six […]
Posted inNDIS
Two Sydney-based NDIS providers banned
The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission has taken compliance action against Sydney-based NDIS providers and two people associated with them. Fine Care Pty Ltd and AlliedHealth Cleaning Services Pty Ltd have been issued suspension notices, prohibiting […]
Posted inProduct
Independent Mobility with Ella
Standing is an important part of physical therapy and an essential step in a child’s development. The Ella Standing Frame from Timo has been designed for children and youths who […]
Posted inEmployment
Strategy to halt NDIS workforce flight
Extending leave entitlements to NDIS workers might help stem the looming workforce exodus in the disability support sector, according to a report from the McKell Institute, that was commissioned by […]