Public comment is being sought to have data on students with disability on the My School website. This follows a directive from education ministers and the Joint Working Group for Students with […]
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From the NDIS, market openings will grow
The NDIS is creating major business opportunities that extend well beyond the disability sector. Speaking at a recent CEDA media event on the progress of national disability reform, National Disability […]
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More funding for disability housing in NSW Budget; Qld Gov spends up too
The 2016-17 NSW Budget is providing more funding for housing for people with disability. While in Queensland, Vision Australia will benefit from more than $1.1 million in funding from the State […]
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Coalition, Labor set out disability job plans
More funding flagged for disability employment training by the Coalition Government and Federal Labor. The Turnbull Government will invest $34 million to support employment and training for those with disability if it […]
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Call for a ‘fair go’ for disability inclusiveness
Australian Cross Disability Alliance seeking assurances from election candidates to support policy priorities. The group wants a commitment from all political parties on 13 key policy priorities it believes will help shape and strengthen […]
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Australian Public Service launches new Disability Employment Strategy
The Australian Public Service Commission launched its Disability Employment Strategy on May 31. The As One: Making it Happen, APS Disability Employment Strategy 2016-19 was developed in consultation with APS […]
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NSW wheelchair users get increase in taxi subsidies
It’s good news for wheelchairs users travelling in NSW taxis with support payments increasing from July 1. The increase is part of a $15.5 million boost to deliver more accessible services […]
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Nominate NOW for National Disability Awards
Nominations for the National Disability Awards are now open. But be quick, nominations close on June 20, 2016. In its 10th year, the awards recognise outstanding achievements that have improved the […]
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Free NDIS and AT workshops
Spinal Cord Injuries Australia (SCIA) is running NDIS workshops in Sydney and regional NSW this month. The organisation has been studying the experiences of people in the NDIS trial sites […]
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F2L talks to the designer of the EVO Lectus
How many people can claim to have a wheelchair named after them? Well Eric Van Olst can. He has designed his first wheelchair, the EVO Lectus, for Karma-Europe that carries […]
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ATSA Independent Living Expo attracts a full house
The ATSA Independent Living Expo in Melbourne was a record breaker for visitor and exhibitor numbers. The extensive seminar program was popular with healthcare professionals. Rachael Schmidt’s presentation on person-centred […]
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NDIS challenging for OTs, suppliers
Providers and OTs had plenty of questions for NDIS campaign manager, Katherine McLellan at the ATSA Expo. The expo was a great opportunity to speak to NDIS participants, service and equipment providers […]