The ATSA Independent Living Expos are returning to Sydney and Brisbane in 2019, with Brisbane expanded to take place over two days this year. Both shows have increased in size, […]
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ACCC and other regulators supporting people with disability
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) is reminding people with disability to use their consumer rights when buying goods and services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and […]
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Accessible Housing Consultation Report open for public review
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has released an Accessible Housing Options Paper Consultation Report to further improve awareness and understanding of the project. The report identifies considerations that will […]
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Quickie Q Series New Range of Powerchairs – For the Ultimate Experience
The new QUICKIE Q-Series offers full flexibility to create the perfect Powerchair for each individual user with highly flexible configurations, interchangeable parts and quick and easy adjustments. The QUICKIE Q- […]
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Career workshop for people with spinal cord injury
A career workshop to help shape the next work or study opportunity for those with spinal cord injury (SCI) will be held at Sargood on Collaroy resort in Sydney in […]
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Victorian workforce given accessibility boost
Workers living with a disability or experiencing other barriers to employment are being given a pathway to a new career through the Andrews Labor Government’s Boost Your Business Voucher program. […]
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Royal Commission gets the final go-ahead
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has officially announced the establishment of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability. It follows approval from the Governor-General and […]
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Jobs push for NDIS “disappointing”
A job creation strategy for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has been announced by the Federal Government which Social Services Minister, Paul Fletcher said will be one of the largest job […]
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Option for longer-term NDIS plans
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants now have the option for extending their plans beyond 12-months. The improvement to the scheme applies to participants who have stable, longer-term disability related […]
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Budget highlights need for clarity on NDIS funding
Disability services might be carrying a ‘government guarantee’ in the 2019-20 Budget, but more clarity around the level of underspending is essential for delivery of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. […]
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Funding boost for disability services
An increase to price limits for therapy, attendant care and community participation under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) becomes effective on July 1, 2019. These increases will inject more […]
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Program for deaf community to launch in WA next month
A new program designed to empower the deaf community through entrepreneurship education is set to launch in Western Australia next month. Co-created by profit for purpose organisation Access Plus WA […]