Applications are open for the 2014 DCA Youth Grants Program. Young people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing aged between 15-21 years can apply to receive a grant of up to […]
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NDIS Workforce Strategy Report Underway
The Federal Government has kick-started the process for developing the NDIS Workforce Strategy. National Disability Services has been contracted to deliver a report which has three priority areas: supporting and […]
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New Human Rights Commissioner
Tim Wilson has joined the Australian Human Rights Commission as Human Rights Commissioner. Wilson’s role will focus on promoting and advancing human rights and freedoms. He was formerly policy director […]
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Advertising CEO Brain Foundation Ambassador
Todd Sampson is the new ambassador for the Brain Foundation. The TV personality and CEO of Leo Burnett advertising told Freedom2Live he was happy to have the Foundation use his […]
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Inquiry into Non-Registered Motorised Vehicles
A report into the use of non-registered motorised vehicles is being drafted now. The report will go to the NSW Staysafe (Road Safety) Committee within the next few weeks and […]
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Boost for WA Home Care Services
Young people with disability in Western Australia will receive extra support to stay in their homes. The funding boost from the Australian and WA governments is part of the latest round […]
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Neurosurgeon Supports Brain Awareness Week
Neurosurgeon, Dr Brindha Shivalingham, is fronting a TV campaign to launch Brain Awareness Week. Her face will be familiar to TV viewers from recent appearances on Australian Story and her […]
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Enter Guide Dogs Travel Awards
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT is inviting applications for its 2014 travel awards competition. This follows the success of the inaugural launch of the awards last year. The competition is designed to […]
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NSW Council Offers Mobility Scooter Test Drive
Lake Macquarie City Council in NSW is running a one-day event for seniors on mobility scooter safety. To be held on February 28, it is part of the council’s annual seniors program targeting people […]
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It’s Official: Royal Rehab Opens
whttps://royalrehab.com.au/https://royalrehab.com.au/The Royal Rehab centre at Ryde in Sydney had its official opening on February 19. This state-of-the-art facility with its network of rehabilitation and disability services and an on-campus college is the biggest […]
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People with Disability Not Equal Before the Law
All states should urgently develop a strategy so people with disability are treated more fairly before our courts. This follows a report from the Human Rights Commission that found discrimination […]
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Planning for Better End-of-Life Care
A new report has identified a number of barriers to quality end-of-life care for people with dementia. The report, End-of-Life Care for People with Dementia, claimed there is a wide […]