Dejay custom manufactures a carefully selected range of quality manual wheelchairs. With over 30 years of experience Dejay can custom modify to suit each individual’s needs. It also specialises in […]
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Coles supermarket goes to school for children with disabilities
Coles has opened a fully functioning mini supermarket at St Lucy’s School, an independent school in Sydney for students with disabilities from kindergarten to Year 12. Located on its Wahroonga […]
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‘Braille Bombing’ underway in Melbourne to raise disability awareness
Monash University researchers will ‘bomb’ signage across Melbourne with stickers containing braille to highlight the importance of accessibility, as part of Knowledge Week. Experts from the Faculty of Information Technology’s […]
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Melbourne Polytechnic to deliver free Auslan training
Diploma-level Auslan training will be added to TAFE in Melbourne following a Victorian Government $4.8 million funding boost. Melbourne Polytechnic teaches the Auslan language to both deaf and hearing people […]
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Youngcare encouraging Aussies to ‘bake a cake’
National not-for-profit organisation Youngcare has whipped up its #YOURCAKE Challenge for a second year, calling on Australians to bake and decorate a cake for its fundraising campaign for disability housing, […]
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Plumtree launches special library project
Libraries are a hub of learning and hold a special place in the Australian community but not all children with developmental delay or disability have had positive experiences of their […]
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HEAD: 4Front 2: The Next Generation of the 4Front Power Chair
The 4Front 2 is the next generation of the 4Front Power Chair with New Smart Traction Control (STC), along with Smooth Ride Suspension (SRS), that provides stability for smooth obstacle […]
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Adaptive clothing to take centre stage at AfterPay Australian Fashion Week
AfterPay Australian Fashion Week is Australia’s premier fashion event, and The Adaptive Clothing Collective, designed for people with disability, will appear in a special runway show this year. Lawyer and […]
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Sensor bracelet has potential for the hand-impaired
People who are unable to use their hands from conditions like motor neurone disease and cerebral palsy might one day be able to play video games with a customisable, wearable […]
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‘Blind cricket’ bowling out to Central Coast schools
Blind cricket will soon be arriving at NSW Central Coast schools, with former NSW captain and current state blind cricket team member, Scott Jones, visiting schools to teach the sport. […]
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Join Shoalhaven Council’s Youth Advisory Committee
Applications are currently being sought to become members of Shoalhaven City Council’s Youth Advisory Committee. The Committee represents the interests and views of young people, 12-25 years, to Council and the […]
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Finalists in the Victorian Sports Awards
The Victorian Sports Awards that recognise and celebrate the achievements of home-grown sporting heroes and legends has announced finalists that include: Col Pearse – Global Wellness Tracking Young Athlete of […]