Funding to ensure a smooth transition to the NDIS is just part of a record spend for people with disability in NSW. The 2015-2016 NSW Budget is providing $3.3 billion that […]
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BSWAT legislation passes through Senate
The Business Services Wage Assessment Tool (BSWAT) payment scheme has been passed through the Senate. This means Australian Disability Services (ADEs) employees who have been paid a pro-rata wage using the […]
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One-year funding extension to dementia program
The Younger Onset Dementia Key Worker program will operate in its current format until mid- 2016. Assistant Minister for Social Services, Mitch Fifield, has confirmed funding for the program, that […]
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Audio system trial for vision impaired
The Queensland Government is trialling new audio technology on its city bus network for the vision impaired. The Step-Hear system provides blind and vision impaired people with audible messages that outline […]
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Speaking personally about traumatic brain injury
Brain Injury Australia held a forum at Royal Rehab Sydney recently on the progress of the NDIS. Among the presenters was beyondblue Board member, Dr Mukesh Haikerwal who shared his personal experience of […]
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More funding for autism research
A pilot study to evaluate the transition of children with autism to primary school has been announced. The study is part of a larger project to assess early intervention outcomes […]
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Win a VIP ticket to tour the HMAS Canberra – pride of the naval fleet
Disability Sports Australia organises a fundraising event to get more people with disability involved in sports. And the opportunity to visit HMAS Canberra, the biggest ship in the Royal Australian Navy is one […]
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Grand designs for the disability sector
A paediatric wheelchair and a waterproof hearing device were winners at the 2015 Good Design Awards. The Spin Free wheelchair that grows with the child took out a Hills Young Designer of the Year Award for the […]
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Take a ‘Big Day Off’ and raise funds for SCIA
Business and employees are invited to get involved in a fundraising event for people with spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord Injuries Australia and SpinalCure Australia have launched ‘The Big Day Off’ […]
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NDIS participant numbers grow
The National Disability Insurance Scheme is now benefiting more than 13,000 people with disability. According to new data, this represents 85 per cent of bilateral targets which is up from 81 […]
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People with disability delay or avoid seeing a GP
Cost is a huge deterrent for people with disability, delaying or avoiding seeing a GP, specialist or dentist. According to a new report from the Australian Institute of Health and […]
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Minister Pyne responds to Children With Disability survey
Children with disability face some big hurdles when it comes to getting a quality education. Results from a national survey conducted by Children with Disability Australia (CDA) found that over […]