Funds collected from incorrect or non-compliant payments from NDIS providers has been redirected to NDIS participant plans. A National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Compliance Response Team that was established earlier […]
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Former MP in disability film collaboration
Former MP and writer Kelly Vincent and award-winning actor and director, Aliro Zavarce have formed a disability-led theatre group, True Ability, to create theatre pieces, films and advocacy for artists […]
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Permobil Explorer Mini
A young child’s ability to explore their environment ushers in a cascading array of cognitive, social, emotional and spatial skills that provide tremendous opportunities for growth. If the typical developmental […]
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New resource for road-safe travel of children with disability
New resource for road-safe travel of children with disability
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Kynd support services picks up $2m funding boost
Support services platform gets big funding boost
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Paul Harpur – championing disability inclusion in universities
Paul Harpur wears many hats. Lawyer, company director, former Fulbright Scholar, Paralympian and University of Queensland Law School Associate Professor. He is also blind and passionate about disability inclusion. Harpur […]
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Surf lifesaving club collects international accessibility award
One of Australia’s oldest surf lifesaving clubs has won the IPC/IAKS Distinction for Accessibility in Architecture Award. Built in 1907, the Coogee SLSC in Sydney patrols a beach with over four million visits each year. […]
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Are you ready to ‘Feel the Vibe’?
NFP organisation Northcott is running a virtual event for adults with disability to assist with learning about sexuality, sexual health and sexual fulfilment. Feel the Vibe Virtual Week is a […]
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Home should be synonymous with comfort
A peak disability organisation is campaigning against the NSW State Government for its accessible housing strategy. “Imagine, for a moment, if you couldn’t use parts of your home, or worse yet, your home was actively […]
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Don’t miss ATSA Expo Canberra – Register NOW
ATSA Independent Living Expo Canberra is just weeks away and now is the time to register and make sure you secure your spot to attend some seminar sessions. There are […]
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New iPad app for hearing impaired
New app for iPad makes communication easier for people with hearing loss.
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Legislation cuts red tape for NDIS participants
The government has introduced legislation to improve the NDIS experiences of participants, their families and carers. The amendments provide for a significant reduction in administrative red tape and strengthen the […]