The NDIA is keen to get up to one- third of participants into NDIS self-management. Speaking at a recent forum for people with brain injury hosted by Brain Injury Australia and […]
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Access to technology made easier for people with disability
Australia is to adopt an internationally aligned standard for ICT accessibility in procurement. This means greater accessibility for the more than four million Australians with disability. “Accessibility in ICT for […]
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Lifting and maybe ramping up access to ‘The Coathanger’
It’s taken 84 years but lifts, and possibly ramps, will be installed on the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 2017. It is good news for wheelchair users, those with prams and […]
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New ‘one stop shop’ for disability knowledge
The NDIS Centre for Applied Disability Research has launched a Disability Knowledge Clearing House. This hub has been set up to enable frontline practitioners to better connect with the latest […]
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NDIS MyPlace Portal under scrutiny
The Federal Government is reviewing the MyPlace claims portal following disruptions to payment services. Assistant Disability Services Minister, Jane Prentice, said the ICT systems were designed and built to specifications agreed […]
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Australia’s largest Learning Difference Convention happening soon
It’s the country’s biggest event for literacy, numeracy and learning difficulties and its taking place soon. With more than 12 speakers from the UK, the US and Australia, the seminars […]
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Students with disability not getting enough support
There were no surprises from a survey on education experiences of students with disability. It confirmed what most in the sector knew already, that the level of support the majority […]
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Medicinal cannabis for ACT
The ACT has given the go-ahead to give people safe, legal access to high quality medicinal cannabis. This follows a recent interim decision by the Therapeutic Goods Administration to downgrade […]
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New community funding program for NDIS
Community organisations can apply for funding to support local areas transition to the NDIS. The initiative comes under the ‘Agency’s Partners in the Community Program’ announced recently by Assistant Minister for […]
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Access for all – Australian Universal Design Conference 2016
Just what are the goals and principles of Universal Design?
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Get in early to register for conference on pressure injuries
A once-only opportunity to understand the causes of pressure ulcers from an expert in this field. The conference is being presented by Professor Amit Gefen (pictured) who, for almost 20 […]
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Making wheelchair football more ‘inclusive’
The AFL and Disability Sports Australia are hoping to broaden the appeal of wheelchair football. The partnership is promoting Wheelchair Australian Football as a ‘sport for everyone, whether the person […]