At various times during Covid, state and territory governments have made it a requirement for people to wear a face mask in certain settings. Different rules and exemptions are set […]
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New research on bullying and children with disability
The social isolation experienced by children with severe disabilities might leave them ill-equipped to deal with bullying, a Southern Cross University researcher has found. Most children face varying degrees of […]
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Scholarship for research into car restraints for children with disability
Applications are open for a PhD Scholarship for students keen to research how modifications to child restraints for children with disability affect their safety in cars. The scholarship is being […]
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ATSNZ – a ‘resounding success’
The second ATSNZ Disability Expo has been billed a ‘resounding success’ from visitors, speakers, exhibitors and supporters alike. The free-to-attend exhibition and conference was held over two days in Auckland […]
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Specialist Disability Accommodation opens in Geraldton
What is said to be a ‘first of its kind’ in WA, six new homes for people with disability have just opened in Geraldton. Located in Beachlands, the homes can […]
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Royal Commission education report for students with disability
The Royal Commission has published research on : ‘Legislation and regulation in Australia: Children and young people with disability in primary and secondary education settings’. The report analyses relevant legal […]
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The handSteady – drink easily again
Introducing with the world’s first and only non-spill cup with a Rotatable Handle and Hidden Lid. The handSteady is designed to make drinking extremely easy for people with wrist or […]
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Union calling the shots on Covid vaccinations
The Australian Services Union has called for urgent measures to help disability support workers get Covid jabs after a union survey revealed only one in five is currently vaccinated. Australian […]
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Disability organisation running vaccination campaign
Disability organisation Achieve Australia has launched a Covid vaccination campaign for staff in a bid to ramp up a commitment to keep vulnerable clients safe. According to Achieve Australia CEO, […]
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Research backing disability programs with potential
Do you run a program or service in Victoria that is making a difference to the lives of people with disability? Then the Melbourne Disability Institute’s Community-Based Research Scheme at […]
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Join the A List where autism goes social
A social hub for young people with autism is being launched in September. The A List is an online national platform that will give autistic people and their families access […]
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NDIA to put out a directory of continence providers
The National Disability Insurance Agency plans to publish a list of continence providers to help participants easily access and compare continence support, services and product information from the NDIS website. […]