Guide Dogs Australia has announced its Coles Mackay store in Queensland as the top fundraising coin ‘Collection Dog’ in the country. The iconic Collection Dog has raised over $800,000 nationally […]
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Mental health hub for people with intellectual disability
The Centre for Developmental Disability Health at Monash Health has launched My Lived iD: a ‘one-stop-shop’ that supports the mental health of people living with intellectual disability. The online hub […]
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Robots deliver to people with motor neurone disease
Assistive technology is being rolled out Mater in Home community health care services, to help Queenslanders with degenerative conditions like motor neurone disease (MND) feed themselves, send emails and texts. […]
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Seeing Eye dogs lead the way on NDIS discussions
Since the National Disability Insurance Agency set up new operational guidelines for assistance animals last year, Vision Australia has expressed concern for how they are affecting its clients’ lives. There […]
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Report highlights need for safer use of medicines
Among the many challenges faced by people with disability is the safety use of medicines. To address this the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has launched it its Medicine Safety […]
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Have your say on a National Autism Guideline
Time is running out for the autism community to provide feedback on what is the first National Autism Guideline. The deadline is August 29 with the final document scheduled for […]
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Feedback sought on national guideline for children with autism
Autism CRC is seeking community feedback on the draft of Australia’s first national guideline for supporting children with autism and their families. The National Guideline builds on Autism CRC’s landmark […]
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Changing Places, changing lives for people with disability
It started as a national campaign in 2015, and Changing Places, a project that delivered bathrooms with a tracking hoist system, height-adjustable changing tables and lots of space in public […]
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Victorian Disability Sport & Recreation nominations open
Nominations have opened for the 2022 Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards, that recognise the achievements of sportspeople with disability, coaches, organisations, officials and volunteers. Entrants are nominated by state […]
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June is Radiothon month at Vision Australia Radio
June is Radiothon time for Vision Australia Radio and its asking listeners, and the broader community for support to continue its essential service. The Radiothon is intended to highlight the […]
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Plumtree launches community project
Plumtree has launched Community & Me, a project to nurture more inclusive community spaces for children. It is part of a national co-designed survey to share family’s experience of going […]
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Independence Australia and Zest Care to unite
Independence Australia and Zest Care Australia will join forces on July 1, a change intended to better serve the interests of people living with disability as a new, unified organisation, […]