Poor work design is a key contributor to psychological injury in the Healthcare and Social Assistance (H&SA) industry. Poor psychological health, such as burnout, stress, and anxiety not only harms […]
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Guide Dogs NSW/ACT says “access means business”
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT is taking action to ensure Sydneysiders with disability gain better access to restaurants and bars. The charity has launched the Access Means Business Campaign alongside the City […]
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Keeping your hands free and your phone safe
Whether you’re juggling dexterity challenges or balance issues, there are times when it’s vital to keep your hands free. A Brisbane mother of three, Friederike Kuehn, has found a way […]
Posted inAssistive Technology
Assisted Living range at Bunnings
Bunnings now stocks more than 2000 products in its expanding Assisted Living range. The hardware giant has moved into the sector and carries more than 2500 products in its range, […]
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APEX Mobility Acquires Medix21
APEX Mobility is acquiring Medix21 Australia in what the company is calling a significant step forward in enhancing dealer support, logistics, and inventory management. Under this initiative, known as the […]
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Call for stronger rideshare laws
Guide Dogs Queensland is campaigning for stronger enforcement of discrimination laws against rideshare companies following a spate of unpleasant events involving Guide Dog handlers. Victorian Paula Hobley is taking Uber […]
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Woolworths extends Quiet Hour
Woolworths has expanded its low-sensory Quiet Hour to five days a week, designed to reduce anxiety and sensory stress for customers with specific needs. During Quiet Hour, most Woolworths stores […]
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New financial literacy resources for NDIS self-managers
An upcoming free webinar will explore a series of new financial literacy resources for NDIS self-managers. These practical and accessible tools will help self-managers develop their confidence in financial literacy. […]
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ARATA launches micro-credential
ARATA will launch its codesigned micro-credential at its next free member event this month. The micro credential is on the Good Practice Steps of Assistive Technology Provision. Also at the event, […]
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Better beach accessibility in South Australia
The South Australian government has provided further funding to help expand Estara‘s beach access program. The program, which has run for the past three summers, is offering six supported beach […]
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BIG4 Castlemaine’s big win in tourism awards
BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park has won Silver in the Excellence in Accessible Tourism category at the 2024 Victorian Tourism Awards. The Victorian Tourism Awards are hosted annually by the Victorian Tourism […]
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Celebrate your own beat!
The City of Playford is gearing up for its annual “Celebration of Ability” event to celebrate International Day of People with Disability. This year’s Celebration of Ability, “ Your Own […]