More than $75 million in grants is available to organisations and employers who create opportunities for people with disability to contribute to community activities including employment. The two grant rounds […]
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DSS warns of possible scam alert
The Department of Social Services (DSS) has received reports that members of the public have been contacted via phone and social media, by an individual or individuals offering government grant […]
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THERA-Trainer: 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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NDIA responds to Uber-style apps claim by unions
The National Disability Insurance Agency and the NDIS Commission has responded to media reports that the agency has been promoting what is described as ‘Uber-style’ apps that unions claim under […]
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Royal Commission – release of Final Report delayed
The Disability Royal Commission interim report has been published, without any recommendations, however chairman, Ronald Sackville, has requested a 17-month extension to September 2023 to release a final report. He […]
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GPs and NDIA collaborate on NDIS resources
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and the National Disability Insurance Agency have developed new resources to help GP patients with disability navigate the NDIS. RACGP spokesperson, Dr Lara […]
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More funding for Paralympic sports
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has increased direct investment into Paralympic sport by more than $3 million that will benefit 13 sporting programs. Australian Sports Commission chair John Wylie […]
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Accessible Australia app takes you on a journey
Spinal Life Australia has launched Accessible Australia, a free app intended to give people with disability information that will give them the confidence to explore the country. The app is […]
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Specialist housing market set to boom
The release of new data on the ongoing demand for Specialist Disability Accommodation is expected to stimulate investment in the sector even further. For the first time the National Disability […]
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Disability Royal Commission will protect confidentiality
The government is taking further measures to ensure people with disability and their supporters will be able to recount their experiences and fully participate in the Disability Royal Commission with […]
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New home for Novita equipment unit
Novita assistive technology and equipment services are being delivered from a new facility at Thebarton, Adelaide. The new site for the Novitatech Assistive Technology Centre follows transition from a site […]
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Huawei adds accessible app to its smartphone
Huawei has partnered with urban mobility app Moovit, to help people with disability move safely around cities via public transport. The smartphone app incorporates accessibility features for people with disability […]