Industry body ATSA is now a registered charity, recognised for its contribution to the general community and people with disability to advance health, social and public welfare. ATSA chairman, Geoff […]
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Sydney University unveils Disability Inclusion Action Plan
The University of Sydney launched its Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2019-24 during Disability Inclusion Week. The new six-year plan aligns with core values of inclusion and diversity, and community […]
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School holiday activities not to be missed
The school holidays are almost here and MyCareSpace has compiled a national calendar of inclusive school holiday activities and camps. The holidays give children with disability the opportunity to share […]
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Surfers Paradise rolls out accessibility mats and more
The Gold Coast’s iconic Surfers Paradise beach will be accessible to everyone when beach wheelchairs, Mobi Mats, mobile hoist and a team of volunteers get together for an October 5 […]
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NDIS participants not affected by SDA fraud allegations
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has reassured participants and their families that two companies reported in relation to alleged fraud and forgery, are not eligible for Specialist Disability Accommodation […]
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Unique disability therapy service wins award
Immersion Therapy, developed by Adelaide based service provider Determined2, is delivering significant benefits to people with disability, and has taken out the 2019 South Australian Telstra Business Award for Social […]
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Design accolade for wheelchair accessory
A portable and affordable manual wheelchair accessory that enables off-road access on sand, snow, soft grass and gravel, has collected a national design award. The Gecko Traxx is a unique […]
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Call for review of Disability Support Pension
Disability advocates and researchers are calling for urgent reforms to the Disability Support Pension (DSP) with a new report showing people with disability spend $107 a week more on basic […]
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Gold Coast pilot program for disability access
Carers Queensland is helping people with disabilities safely navigate all the Gold Coast has to offer. The initiative, part of Disability Action Week starting on September 18, is a free […]
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NDIS participant funding decision rejected by peak body
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has announced that previous advice about NDIS participant funding, that included a 7.5 per cent loading as a Temporary Transformation Payment (TTP), will no […]
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Melbourne Airport introduces Hidden Disability Program
Melbourne airport has recently implemented the Hidden Disability Program for its international terminal to assist travellers requiring special assistance as they travel through the airport. The move follows Brisbane airport […]
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Treating suspected autism at 12 months may improve language skills
By Andrew Whitehouse, University of Western Australia; Kandice Varcin, Telethon Kids Institute, and Kristelle Hudry, La Trobe University Therapies given to infants before they receive a diagnosis of autism may lead […]