An alliance of 40 disability advocacy groups has signed a statement calling on the government to include sexuality supports in the National Disability Insurance Scheme. The position statement released by […]
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Government launches National Disability Data Asset
The COAG Australian Data and Digital Council, chaired for the first time by Minister for Government Services Stuart Robert, has agreed to establish a National Disability Data Asset, which when developed […]
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New CBlue600 grabrail from Canterbury Concepts
The new CBlue600 grabrail from Canterbury Concepts has been developed in consultation with occupational therapists to assist people with dementia, elderly people, and vision impaired to remain safe. Dementia can […]
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Global student innovation challenge winners announced
A mobility device that helps people with a disability and the elderly stand with ease and an innovative spoon design that helps adults and children with special needs to feel […]
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Minister opens NDIS Commission Office in Victoria
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme Stuart Robert has opened the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (NDIS Commission) Victorian office, alongside Federal Member for Chisholm Gladys Liu. Minister Robert […]
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Woolworths rolls out Quiet Hour for customers with sensory needs
Following a successful trial period in NSW and the ACT, more than 260 Woolworths stores across Australia will now offer the low-sensory Quiet Hour to customers. The program is designed […]
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First ATSA Canberra opens next week!
The inaugural ATSA Independent Living Expo is set to open next week on Tuesday, August 27 at the National Convention Centre, Canberra. Held in conjunction with iCREATe, the international Convention […]
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Unique grant program available at ATSA Canberra
Children’s charity, Variety NSW/ACT is to make its debut at the first Canberra ATSA Independent Living Expo next week, as it seeks to build awareness in the community of its […]
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ACT Disability Justice Strategy launched
The first action plan supporting the ACT government’s Disability Justice Strategy has been launched. The Disability Justice Strategy 2019–2029 is a 10-year plan which aims to ensure people with disability […]
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Housing options for people with disability to increase under NDIS
The Morrison Government is making it easier for eligible National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants to access high quality housing following a range of reforms to build confidence in the […]
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Sunnyfield to host 7th annual indoor sports day
New England disability services provider Sunnyfield will host its 7th annual indoor sports day for people with disability on Wednesday, August 14 at the Tamworth Sports Dome Centre. The indoor […]
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Freedom2live goes weekly
Online publication Freedom2Live is increasing its frequency from fortnightly to weekly from August 7, 2019. Editor Kymberly Martin said increasing demand for more information from the disability sector was behind […]