And a Peaceful New Year… From the team at F2L. Meet Maddie, a 14 year old Border Collie and Belgium Shepherd cross who loves unwrapping her gifts under the tree […]
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New ‘my NDIS’ mobile app
A mobile phone app developed to make it easier for NDIS participants to self-manage their plans has been launched by the National Disability Insurance Agency. Participants, nominees and child representatives […]
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People with disability must take leadership roles
People with disability should be a part of every conversation, not just those that directly relate to their physical and mental wellbeing, according to Dr Dinesh Palipana, senior advisor to […]
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Meet the Disability Leadership Award recipients for 2021
The National Awards for Disability Leadership have been announced, recognising seven disability leaders, working across a wide range of fields and achieving outstanding outcomes to improve the status of disabled […]
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Christmas GIVEAWAY – Magicube 9-Piece Starter Set
A building block system made from 100 per cent recycled plastic, these magnetic cubes attach to each other on six sides. Designed for hand-to-eye coordination suitable for ages 1 – […]
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NDS report: 2021 a difficult year for service providers
National Disability Services report is grim reading for service providers
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New Australian Disability Strategy
A new Disability Strategy supported by targeted action plans and a robust outcomes framework is intended to drive change for people with disability over the next decade. Launched to mark […]
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NDIS updates disability support guidelines
The NDIS has updated its guidelines for disability-related health supports that relate directly to the functional impact of the disability. The NDIS can fund these health supports to help manage […]
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Natalie Wade recognised for her work in disability
Disability support lawyer Natalie Wade has won the inaugural 2021 Disabled Women in Business, People’s Choice Award in South Australia. “Winning this award is an important recognition of the value-add […]
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RaceRunning – helping children with cerebral palsy
A fleet-of-foot sport could help children with cerebral palsy (CP) participate in sports and physical activities. A University of South Australia study is exploring the potential of RaceRunning to help […]
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Highlights from ATSA Expo Canberra
Rain and the threat of thunderstorms did not deter visitors from attending the re-scheduled ATSA Expo in Canberra. Visitor numbers were above last year’s event with those who spoke to […]
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ATSA Independent Living Expo Canberra “successfully held”
It was delayed four weeks due to the recent ACT lockdowns, but the change affected few of the more than 60 exhibitors on the show floor for the two days […]