To celebrate International Day of People with Disability, advocate group Social Futures is inviting people with disability to share a ‘gem of wisdom’ on its website that showcases relatable and […]
Author Archives: Kymberly Martin
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Celebrate IDPwD on December 3
This United Nations observed day turns 29 this year and celebrates with the theme: ‘Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible and sustainable post-Covid-19 world’. It […]
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Elevate your activities with PDG’s Elevation
The Elevation by PDG is a unique and highly adaptable wheelchair for the active user. The Elevation is a rigid ultralight chair that allows the user to embrace daily activities […]
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Royal Rehab and breakthru to merge
Two NFP disability support organisations Royal Rehab and breakthru will merge, a decision intended to improve access to a wider range of services and supports for people with disability and […]
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Final Call for OT Exchange submissions
If you are an OT clinician, student or researcher working in disability, occupational rehabilitation, paediatrics, aged care and knowledge translation, you are invited to contribute a submission to the program […]
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Disability advocate receives Senior Achiever Award
Trevor Eddy has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to numerous community groups and advocating for better support for Victorians with a disability. The 71-year-old received a COTA (Council on […]
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Microsoft accessibility updated on Windows 11
Claimed to be the most inclusively designed version of Windows to date, Windows 11 has been developed for people with different abilities, needs and preferences. According to Microsoft it started […]
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NDIS cost cutting comes with a warning
Concerns have been raised that changes to the NDIS will have far reaching effects on both the scheme and the economy. According to National Disability Services (NDS) president Rohan Braddy, […]
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Canberra’s first AT mentor graduates
ACT carer and Hartley Lifecare support worker, Stephanie Brown, has just graduated as the ACT’s first qualified AT Mentor. A support worker and a family member of a person with […]
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More disability professionals likely to exit sector
More disability professionals leaving the sector.
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Register NOW for ATSA Expo Canberra
The ATSA Independent Living Expo Canberra is just eight days away – Register now for free to attend 20 seminar sessions with a stellar line-up of speakers. Don’t miss this information-packed […]
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Update on the state of Specialist Disability Housing
By 2025 up to 30,000 NDIS participants with ‘extreme functional impairment’ or ‘very high support needs’ are expected to be receiving funding for Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA). A national survey on the […]