It was catch-up time for the local community at a Freedom Motors 20th Anniversary ‘open’ day. F2L spoke to several exhibitors and visitors including Nova Employment consultant, Renee Coulton who brought […]
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Artisans Angkor training workshops in Cambodia
Cambodian specialists in arts and crafts have training programs for people with disability. Artisans Angkor is a showcase for traditional Kymer arts and crafts and approximately five per cent of the […]
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Disability parking permits in Queensland available online
Applying for a disability parking permit in Queensland just got easier. The new online service allows for applying, reapplying or replacing a disability permit (Australian or Red) for personal use […]
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The latest in accessible vehicle modifications from Freedom Motors
The latest in accessible vehicle modifications from Freedom Motors represents a new era in mobility.
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ATSA Expos 2018: Call for papers
ATSA is taking submissions for the Independent Living Expos in Melbourne and Perth in 2018. Presentations are part of the comprehensive conference program with sessions that will cover the latest […]
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Parallel Parks – a Virtual reality for people with disability
Parallel Parks, Australia’s first Virtual reality (VR) project went live in Martin Place Sydney recently. The project will enable people with disability and those with mobility issues, to access previously […]
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New $10 banknote now in circulation
The new $10 banknote has been launched and includes a tactile feature to assist the vision-impaired. As well as being more secure, the new design retains images of Dame Mary […]
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TAFE Expo pulls in the Sunshine Coast crowd
The annual TAFE Disability and Lifestyle Expo is getting more popular each year. Held recently at Mooloolaba TAFE on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, the expo has been an important […]
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Battle lines drawn as Nationals push for changes to MMDs
The National Party annual conference has passed a motion calling for tougher regulations on MMDs. It wants the Federal Government to introduce uniform Australian design rules and standards for mobility […]
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Smartphone app for screening cerebral palsy
New Smartphone app has the potential to speed up diagnosis of cerebral palsy. Called Baby Moves, the app allows parents to video their baby which will allow clinicians to identify potential […]
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Speech Pathology wants action on communication access
Call for greater access for people with communication disability, similar to that apply for wheelchair users. A forum was held in Melbourne recently to explore interest in developing communication access standards and […]
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Universal Design Forum for Adelaide
An opportunity to hear about the latest innovations in Universal Design affiliated with inclusive environments. The concept of Universal Design (UD) has become increasingly evident in Australian Government policy and […]