After more than three years of campaigning, the NSW 2020 budget has provided much needed security for the states disability advocacy sector. A commitment of $13 million per annum over […]
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Video celebrates International Day of People with Disability
To coincide with International Day of People with Disability on December 3, Kids music group Coco and The Cockatoos, featuring 11-year old schoolgirl Coco Espie, will release an animated video […]
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Stoveguard – The Easy Solution to Prevent Cooking Fires
This latest smart device from Checkpoint gives piece of mind to those in disability or rehabilitation care. The device detects dangerous heat levels on the surface of the cooktop, cutting […]
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Increased protection for NDIS participants
The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission will have greater power to ban unsuitable providers and workers from working with NDIS participants, regardless of whether they are active in the sector […]
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Dr Dinesh Palipana-Qld Australian of the Year
Queensland’s first quadriplegic doctor and disability advocate Dr Dinesh Palipana, has been named Queensland Australian of the Year. Now senior resident doctor at the Gold Coast University Hospital he was […]
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ACT’s first Assistive Technology mentor recipient
Hartley Lifecare support worker Stephanie Brown is the ACT’s first Assistive Technology Australia AT Mentor scholarship recipient, that is intended to further her career in disability support. As a support […]
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Independent Living ‘pop up’ clinic hailed a success
Assistive Technology Australia received a great response to its first ‘pop-up’ Independent Living Clinic, held recently at the University of Canberra. The clinic was an opportunity to give people across […]
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Mt Kosciuszko beckons for cerebral palsy fundraiser
Peter Wilson, an Adaminaby local with cerebral palsy, is preparing to conquer Mount Kosciuszko to raise money and awareness for his disability with Wilson and 11 supporters taking on the […]
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Alivio Lift Chairs Range – Masterpiece Collection
The Alivio Lift chairs offer four different power adjustments for the head, back, lumbar and footrest, with easy to use hand control with six pre-defined positions and more vertical lift […]
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New video and lapel pin for International Day of People with Disability
Be prepared for International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) on December 3. The organisation has launched a video called ‘see the ability in disability’ which seeks to challenge perceptions […]
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Youth Leaders Program for young people with disability
Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) has launched the first National Youth Disability Leadership Program. This program is completely free, online and is designed for young people with […]
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ARATA Webinar: Animal Supports in Community Living
Get the answers from the experts with this Australian Rehabilitation & Assistive Technology Association (ARATA) webinar that will explore the impact of animals on social and community participation of people […]