SANE Australia is among the organisations and advocates calling for potential changes to music and art therapy funding to be paused. It follows NDIS Minister Bill Shorten’s announcement that funding […]
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MS Australia launches EBV research platform to combat MS
MS Australia is bringing together the nation’s top researchers to study the complex link between Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and multiple sclerosis (MS) – with the potential torevolutionise how we treat, […]
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Aquatic win for young people with cerebral palsy
Young people with cerebral palsy have seen some of their symptoms decline thanks to a swimming program developed by University of Queensland (UQ) researchers. Professor Sean Tweedy from UQ’s School of Human […]
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BlinkLab partners with Monash on ADHD and autism
BlinkLab has joined forces with Monash University’s School of Psychological Sciences on its ongoing study aiming to improve diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) The MAGNET project is […]
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New project tackles body image issues for women with disability
Women with disability face unique challenges regarding body image and the My Body My Voice Project reveals new research to address these challenges. “Body dissatisfaction is a universal experience, and […]
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New Centre of Excellence delivers mental healthcare for people with disability
The Queensland government will commit $2 million a year into the establishment of the new Queensland Centre of Excellence in Intellectual and Developmental Disability Mental Health (QCEAIDH) at Mater’s South Brisbane […]
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40 Voices podcast delves into spinal cord injury
An 18-episode podcast series created for families impacted by childhood-acquired spinal cord injury and dysfunction (SCI/D) has just been released. Called 40 Voices, and hosted by SpineCare Foundation, the series […]
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Funding for new Changing Places
The Federal government is providing $3.7 million to build another 31 Changing Places accessible bathroom facilities. The Commonwealth is partnering with the states and territories to fund 40 to 50 […]
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Help your child LEAP into their future
Expressions of interest are now open for Vision Australia’s 2025 LEAP program, designed to support young people aged 14 to 18 who are blind or have low vision build they […]
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Thebarton Aquatic Centre reopens with a splash
The refurbished Thebarton Aquatic Centre has now reopened to the public – with an inclusive new feature. The Centre has undergone an extensive $8.7 million refurbishment that has delivered a […]
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Changes to palliative care for people with disability welcomed
The palliative care sector has welcomed news of a new, faster pathway to better meet the needs of people living with disabilities and a terminal diagnosis. Called the Priority Access […]
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Video gamers at risk of irreversible hearing loss
Video gamers could be at risk of irreversible hearing loss and/or tinnitus, as sound levels often exceed permissible safe limits.