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Jazzy Air 2: Experience living your life at new heights
Elevate your life to the next level. At the flick of a switch, the Jazzy Air 2 elevates 30.4 cm in just 11 seconds. With a sleek, more modern look, […]
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Feedback sought on national guideline for children with autism
Autism CRC is seeking community feedback on the draft of Australia’s first national guideline for supporting children with autism and their families. The National Guideline builds on Autism CRC’s landmark […]
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Sydney Disability Expo to welcome Sam Bloom
Author and World Para Surfing champion, Sam Bloom, and the inspiration for the move, Penguin Bloom, starring Naomi Watts, will be a guest speaker at the Sydney Disability Expo, on […]
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More selective school places for NSW disadvantaged students
Students who are gifted or disadvantaged, including those with disability will have an opportunity to attend selective high schools in NSW. It follows a review by the NSW Education Department […]
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Changing Places, changing lives for people with disability
It started as a national campaign in 2015, and Changing Places, a project that delivered bathrooms with a tracking hoist system, height-adjustable changing tables and lots of space in public […]
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HESTA call-out for Excellence Awards
Nominations for the 2022 HESTA Excellence Award for professionals in the disability, allied health, community services and aged care are now open for both Outstanding Organisation and Team Excellence categories. […]
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Hoggi FLUX Walker
Natural walking – natural FLUX Hoggi FLUX is a walking aid, that promotes upright posture and natural walking movements. The child’s residual functions are efficiently utilised and promoted. Sturdy yet very […]
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National Deafblind wraps its first conference in six years
Professional collaborations, learning outcomes, educational opportunities and building connections within the deafblind community were highlighted at the 11th National Deafblind Conference held recently in Fremantle, Western Australia. The theme of […]
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Hearing examining NDIS barriers for First Nations people
The Disability Royal Commission has commenced hearing the operation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme in remote communities. Public hearing 25 will explore key barriers to accessing the NDIS and […]
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Specialist Disability Housing ‘unearthed’ in Albury
Specialist Disability Accommodation provider, Good Housing and Disability Support provider Northcott have announced plans for a new development in Lavington, Albury. The proposed purpose-built property, called River Gum, has been […]
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People with brain injury over-represented in justice system
Research has showed that 38 per cent of young people in Victorian courts present with cognitive difficulties that impact daily functioning, with current practices described as ‘dangerous, ineffective, unnecessary, wasteful […]