Eligible NDIS participants can purchase rapid antigen tests with funding from their NDIS plan, to ensure safe access to their supports during current Covid outbreaks. “We know that rapid antigen […]
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Disability organisation wants action on Omicron crisis
People with Disability Australia is calling on the Disability Royal Commission (DRC) to launch an emergency public hearing into the impact of the Covid Omicron crisis on people with disability. […]
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Cervical screening project supports people with intellectual disabilities
Family Planning NSW has received a three-year grant for its CIRCE project: ‘Overcoming Inequity: Increasing Cervical Screening Participation for People with Intellectual Disability’. Family Planning NSW medical director, Professor Deborah […]
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Deadlines for Royal Commission submissions and private sessions
The Disability Royal Commission has announced key dates in 2022 for making submissions and registering for private sessions. These stories of people with lived experience of disability have informed the […]
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Disability Employment conference postponed
The Disability Employment Australia conference has been postponed to May 31 – June 2. The conference was originally scheduled for February 28 to March 2. The venue will remain the […]
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Edge 3 Stretto: Narrow width is only the beginning
You’ve been asking for a true paediatric power wheelchair and Quantum Rehab has delivered. Perfect for navigating tight corners and small spaces, the Edge 3 Stretto is the narrowest, most […]
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Charity has ambitious goals for people with disability
A new Australian charity, founded by former Parramatta Eels player, Steve Dresler is hoping to unlock over one million experiences across Australia to people with a disability and their families […]
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World-first tech offers blind fans enhanced tennis experience
People who are blind or have low vision will be able to experience all the tennis action in real-time at the Australian Open. This world-first Action Audio’, 3D technology that […]
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Fantasy-themed play space opens in Melbourne
A state-of-the-art and fantasy-themed playground has opened in Berwick, Melbourne. The play space and reserve was developed by Stockland in collaboration with children’s charity Variety and designed by Urban Edge […]
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Vision Australia wins CBAA Award
The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia has given its Technical Excellence in Services Award to Dale Simpson from Vision Australia Radio. VA network manager, Conrad Browne said Simpson was nominated […]
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Got executive potential? A scholarship could be yours.
The Australian Network on Disability and the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) have partnered to support leaders with disability to increase their governance knowledge and access to board positions. […]
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SMIK Australian Made Wheelchairs
Dejay custom manufactures a carefully selected range of quality manual wheelchairs and with over 30 years’ experience it can custom modify to suit each individual’s needs. Dejay also specialise in […]