Permobil has strengthened its position in the market following the purchase of Seating Dynamics Ltd (SDL). SDL co-owner Malcolm Turnbull told F2L the benefits to come from this strategic acquisition […]
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Smartphone app will simplify health information
A new smartphone app is being developed to improve health outcomes for patients with disability. The smartphone app, called the Health Passport is being produced by the West Moreton Hospital […]
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Nominate now for National Carer Awards
Australians are encouraged to nominate unpaid carers and foster/kinship carers for the National Carer Awards. The awards, which recognise the significant contribution carers make to society and the economy, is […]
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Anti-inflammatory could aid frontline spinal injury treatment
A new anti-inflammatory could have a major impact on recovery from spinal cord injury. Researchers at the University of Queensland found that excessive inflammation caused additional damage in spinal cord […]
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Study support funding for young carers
Applications for the 2016 Young Carer Bursary Programme has begun. The programme delivers 333 bursaries, each worth $3000, to assist young carers up to 25 years to continue studying and […]
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Applications open for BSWAT payment scheme
The Business Services Wage Assessment Tool (BSWAT) payment scheme has started for registrations and applications. Through the scheme, employees of Australian Disability Enterprises (ADEs) who have been paid a pro-rata wage […]
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Are you ready for the Wheelchair Rugby Championships?
Let the Fierce4 be with you – the 2015 GIO Wheelchair Rugby Championships is a date not to be missed. Six state teams including one from New Zealand will battle […]
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‘All Aboard’ HMAS Canberra
Wheelchair Rugby of a different sort took place on HMAS Canberra on July 22. The event, held on the biggest ship in the Royal Australian Navy, was part of an evening of celebrations […]
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Nominate NOW for 2015 National Disability Awards
The 2015 National Disability Awards are open for nominations in a number of categories. The awards, which are in their ninth year, give Australians the chance to acknowledge a person, […]
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Minister Morrison meets and greets in Penrith…
…But no plans yet from government for more early roll-outs of the NDIS. Speaking to F2L at the possABLE IDEAS Expo in Penrith, the Minister for Social Services, Scott Morrison said […]
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Crowd-funding campaign for Disability Respite Centre
Jewish Care Victoria has launched a crowd-funding campaign for sensory rooms at its Disability Respite Centre. The aim of the ‘Cents for Senses’ campaign is to raise $21,530 for sensory equipment for […]
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GIVEAWAY: Nuance Dragon Dictate
F2L has one Nuance Dragon Dictate for Mac V4 voice recognition software to give away. For those with limited physical mobility, who have difficulty using a keyboard and mouse or […]