Disability, carer and aged care welfare recipients will receive $500 in cash payments in the next five months. The payments of $250 of each were announced in the 2020 Budget […]
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Updates for NDIS temporary Covid-19 measures
Temporary measures introduced to the NDIS earlier allowing participant access to essential disability supports during Covid-19 have been extended nationally until February 2021. These include: Eligible NDIS participants able to […]
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Say Cheese ! And help children with disability
Tasmanian gourmet cheese hamper business, Cheese Therapy, is helping children with disability get the most out of life. It has joined forces with Just Like Jack charity and donating $15 […]
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Apply to join the WWDA Youth Advisory Group
The Women with Disabilities Australia (WWDA) Youth Network is seeking expressions of interest from young people with disability who identify as women or non-binary, between the ages of 15-30 to […]
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Community Research Showcase for people with disability
Projects that could have a positive impact on people with disability will be unveiled at a Community Research Showcase on October 15. Five community organisations will present details of the […]
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Race Runner – for recreation and sport
Race Running is an innovative activity for both recreation and sport. Suited to people with impaired balance and unable to functionally run, regardless of age. An opportunity to enjoy this […]
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New device revolutionises ‘looking after baby’
A Queensland start-up has invented a ‘world first’ device that has the ability to change the lives of parents using wheelchairs. Called The Care Station, it allows for easy feeding, […]
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Beneath the Covid-19 blanket some stars emerged
Unprecedented times inspired creativity at Bulahdelah Central School with 14 visual arts students devising some thoughtful and significant artworks for their HSC. The school, which is located in the Great […]
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Apply now for Assistive Technology Mentoring Scholarships
Assistive Technology Australia is offering three scholarships for people with disabilities to undertake the 10165NAT Certificate IV in Assistive Technology Mentoring that commences online in November 2020. The scholarships are […]
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Free ‘Lunch and Learn’ webinars for Job Seekers
Paralympic Matt Levy, pictured, understands a thing or two about overcoming obstacles. Born 15 weeks premature with cerebral palsy and vision impairment, Matt has survived over 50 operations on his […]
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ARATA webinar puts the focus on home control
The latest ARATA webinar will provide a practical guide to controlling lighting, air conditioning, front door security, TV and other devices in the home. Participants will be introduced to: Assessment […]
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xRover Multi-Functional Outdoor Stroller
Are you ready to spend time with loved ones and actively expand their options and your social life? This is now possible with the European designed and constructed xRover! The […]