The Abbott Government has launched a national public consultation process disability employment. A series of forums will be held nationally to find out how employment rates for people with disability […]
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Interview: Greg Kline, GTK Rehab
Greg Kline is a 30-year veteran of an industry that has seen many changes. He spoke to F2L at the ATSA Sydney Expo about how the industry has evolved since […]
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ATSA Sydney gets the ‘thumbs-up’ from a record crowd
If you were looking for a sell-out show then the ATSA Sydney expo had to be it. A stellar line-up of exhibitors and some informative seminar presentations contributed to the […]
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Ministers sign off on NDIS for Western Sydney
NSW was the first state to sign up to the NDIS and first to rollout with the scheme beyond current trial sites. An agreement has been signed by Assistant Minister for […]
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‘LiveTalk’ software for hearing impaired
A communications tool that allows people with hearing disabilities to share information has been released in Japan. Fujitsu Software LiveTalk recognises a speaker’s speech, immediately converts it into text and […]
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The crowds lined up for ATSA Brisbane
ATSA Brisbane has been acclaimed a success by both organisers and exhibitors. ATSA executive officer Chris Sparks told F2L the event attracted big crowds and the response from exhibitors has […]
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New products and clinical programs capture attention at ATSA Brisbane
Among the many products spotted by F2L were new cushion solutions, a saddle and household accessories. The Matrx Libra cushion unveiled by Invacare was developed to provide balance and stability to the pelvis the cushion […]
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Targa Tasmania drives a champion
Queenslander Alan ‘Hammer’ Bloore, has just completed this year’s Targa Tasmania car rally. Bloore who was paralysed from the chest down after a boating accident, used a special hand-controlled throttle […]
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Snapshot on disability services statistics
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has released the latest Australian disability statistics. The number of people with disability sits at 4.2 million which represents 18.5 per cent of […]
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Wing for Life raises A$6 million for spinal cord research
The Wings for Life global world run raised a whopping A$6 million towards spinal cord injury research. Held on May 3, the Australian leg with 3000 runners kicked off in […]
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Reaching for the stars now accessible to all
Sydney Observatory gets its most significant change in 50 years and accessibility is a major part of it. The installation of a lift to the heritage building will make it […]
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New care worker options for people with disability
A new online home care service that connects a customer with a care worker of their choice has been launched. Called Better Caring, it not only finds the right care […]