For a person who cannot walk independently or sits for long hours in a wheelchair, an adaptive tricycle not only provides therapy, but also healthy outdoor fun and social interaction […]
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Nominations open for national HESTA Excellence Awards
HESTA has put out a call for nominations of dedicated professionals working in disability, allied health, aged care and community services in Australia for the 2021 HESTA Excellence Awards. With […]
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THERA-Trainer: German made Active-Passive Cycle Trainers
THERA-Trainer’s Active-Passive leg and arm exerciser’s are used for a variety of conditions and offer a range of possible benefits depending on the client’s situation. The THERA-Trainer enables people with […]
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The battle against NDIS ageism begins
Two Paralympians are fighting what they believe is ageism when it comes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Ron Finneran and Chris Sparks have much in common, from relying on […]
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Advanced robotics arrive at Royal Rehab
Royal Rehab in Sydney has become the first rehabilitation centre in Australia to have EksoNR, an advanced robotic exoskeleton, which could be a gamechanger for people following incomplete spinal cord […]
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Join in ‘World Down Syndrome Day’
World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is a global awareness day recognised since 2012 by the UN, which takes place on 21 March every year. On WDSD people with Down syndrome, […]
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Grim statistics for women with disability
A new report has revealed that in the last year women with disability were more than twice as likely to report sexual violence as women without disability. A quarter of […]
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History of pandemics exhibition goes virtual
If you want to know more about Covid and the history of pandemics then a new online exhibition from The National Communications Museum in Melbourne is worth a visit. […]
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Klaxon Mobility – The Art of Moving
Wheelchair users can now experience a new level of freedom without compromising the manoeuvrability of their manual wheelchair. Klaxon KLICK devices are small, light, compact and suitable for travel and […]
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New Disability Advocacy Service championing NDIS rights
South Australians now have a dedicated avenue for support when dealing with challenges with the NDIS. The new Disability Advocacy Service (DAS) run by the Uniting Communities Law Centre was […]
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Limited edition prints raising funds for Variety
Variety Children’s Charity has rolled out its first merchandising campaign via its website. The organisiation has 200 limited edition prints of ‘Madi’s Elephant’ which is part of the Project Unleash […]
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STEPS Pathways College extension opens
The STEPS Pathways College extension, said to be a first-of-its-kind college creating opportunities for young adults with disabilities and autism, has opened in Caloundra, on the Queensland Sunshine Coast. The […]