As part of its focus on incident management and prevention, the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission has developed new resources to support NDIS providers undertake practice reviews to: • prevent […]
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NDIS overtakes the 460,000 mark!
The NDIS is now supporting 466,000 Australians with almost a quarter of a million people receiving support for the first time. However, NDIS Minister Linda Reynolds said there was no […]
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New toolkit supporting a neurodiverse workforce
In what is said to be a world-first, a toolkit to assist workplaces support the mental health of autistic employees has been launched. The toolkit is a collaboration between DXC […]
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ATSA Canberra – Register NOW!
It’s all happening as the ASTA Independent Living Expo heads to Exhibition Park, Canberra on October 27-28, 2021. Now in its second year the expo will have over 60 exhibitors […]
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Applications open for Youngcare funding program
Applications are now open for people aged 16-65 with high physical support needs who require funding for essential equipment, home modifications or support services. The Youngcare At-Home Care Grants Program […]
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More resources for people with motor neuron disease
Australians with motor neuron disease (MND) will now have improved access to essential information via a new website and national information line. The new resource, MND Connect, was developed under […]
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Disability Royal Commission update
The Disability Royal Commission will continue its examination of the experiences of people with cognitive disability in the criminal justice system at a hearing on August 12-13, 2021. This hearing […]
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Government strengthens efforts to combat NDIS fraud
The NDIS Fraud Taskforce is being strengthened to crack down on dodgy providers. NDIS Minister Linda Reynolds said the Taskforce will be extended indefinitely to protect the integrity of the […]
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Local GP delivers for people with disability
New South Wales disability services organisation Achieve Australia has launched a community vaccination campaign which will see 220 people with disability fully vaccinated within a month thanks to Sydney GP […]
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Special Tomato CatchUp Chair
The New CatchUp Chair by Special Tomato is a stable, adjustable mobile seat. It is easily configured without tools to provide a perfect fit seat with foot support at the perfect height for a variety of tabletop surfaces. Catching up […]
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SDA – ‘a move in the right direction’
Tenants moving into Specialist Disability Accommodation are more involved in everyday life compared to their previous living situation, a new study has revealed. The study, conducted by the Summer Foundation […]
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Get informed and involved with 250+ students at the Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA) Student Careers Forum designed to help final year Bachelor and Master OT students transition from university to […]