Over 74 exhibitors, 11 workshops, an art exhibition and craft area filled Sydney’s Carriageworks for the expo. Organised by Spinal Cord Injuries Australia, the bi-annual expo attracted 1000 visitors over […]
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Minister for Social Services reaffirms NDIS commitment to F2L
As the large scale NDIS rollout approaches, F2L gets an update from Social Services Minister Christian Porter. And the minister was adamant the scheme was “on time and on budget” and rejected any suggestion that […]
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Wheelchair Rugby picks up a new partner
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has joined with Disability Sports Australia (DSA) to promote Wheelchair Rugby. The four-year collaboration to support Wheelchair Rugby at every level is a first in […]
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‘Modify or Move’ among many housing options
It was a full house with 500+ attendees attending the inaugural NSW Housing Innovation Showcase in Sydney. With the NDIS giving people with disability more accommodation options it was an […]
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Take time out for the ‘BIG DAY OFF’
This annual fund raising initiative between business and employees supports Australians with spinal cord injury. It works like this: businesses sign up to offer an extra day or days off […]
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QLD Government hands out $150,000 for disability event grants
Grants up to $5000 are being made available for disability events in Queensland. The funds will be open to community groups, schools, sports clubs and other non-government organisations. The grants […]
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NDIS webinar alert: ‘Early Childhood Early Intervention’
What does the new approach to early childhood intervention mean for families, carers and providers. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is hosting a webinar event on Tuesday April 5 […]
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Free ‘world-first’online course for intellectual disability sector
Registrations are open for a free online course to improve healthcare for people with intellectual disability. The series of three courses in the ABLE XSeries are designed to help those […]
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Children & Young People with Disability Australia survey
Children and Young People with Disability Australia is again running a national survey. The organisation is inviting young people with disability and their families to participate in the survey as […]
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Technology by design aim to assist people with disabilities
University of Sydney students are taking part in a technology focused workshop to assist those with disability. The Enabled by Design-athon is run by Remarkable, a division of Cerebral Palsy […]
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Disability Respite Centre opens in Melbourne
Jewish Care Victoria has opened its new respite centre with adult and children services under one roof. The new facility provides improved access to regular, short-term respite and offers a […]
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Biggest ever Commonwealth Games para-sport program
It’s two years away, but the Commonwealth Games has unveiled its biggest ever para-sport program. With up to 300 para-sports athletes and 38 medal events across seven sports, it is […]