A $5.6 million funding boost to help businesses transition to NDIS through the Transition Assistance Funding initiative has been announced, with 280 organisations receiving grants of up to $20,000 each […]
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Don’t miss the Arts Activated Conference
Australia’s leading arts and disability forum, the Arts Activated 2019 Conference in Sydney, is a ‘must visit’ event that is shaping up to be an engaging and entertaining two days […]
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More wins for ESSA in the NDIS space
Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) exercise physiologists have been approved by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission to apply under the Therapeutic Supports registration group. The inclusion is intended […]
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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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NDIS Minister Stuart Robert to launch ACAA Access Conference
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Stuart Robert, will launch the 2019 Access Conference on August 15, at Luna Park Sydney. The Association of Consultants in Access Australia (ACAA) […]
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Goal setting tool for people with autism
An illustrated goal setting tool for adolescents and adults on the autism spectrum has been created to give them a voice in planning their future. It was developed by Autism […]
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Effectiveness of some mobility aids under question
Many mobility aids developed to navigate the community, including public transport, are unable to do so effectively, according to a recent study from Central Queensland University. Professor Carolyn Unsworth from […]
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Poor employment outcomes revealed in new NDIS data
The first round of National Disability Insurance Scheme data, collected by the National Disability Insurance Agency, showed employment opportunities for people with disability continues to disappoint. Australia’s performance in terms […]
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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 […]
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A new name enters the disability services sector
A new name has arrived in the disability services sector. Called Aruma it was formerly House with No Steps and The Tipping Foundation and followed the merger of the two […]
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Dylan Alcott launches Remove The Barrier campaign
Australian Paralympic Dylan Alcott has launched a new campaign to help Australians with disabilities find gainful employment. The Remove the Barrier campaign was launched this week as part of the […]
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Dance Health Alliance for ATSA Canberra Expo debut
Australian not-for-profit organisation Dance Health Alliance (DHA) is set to appear at the first Canberra ATSA Independent Living Expo, from August 27-28. The Australian not-for-profit organisation facilitates dance programs specifically for […]