Just under one in five people or 18.5 per cent of Australians reported having a disability in 2012, according to the ABS. These figures show that disability prevalence has remained […]
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Healthy Lifestyle = Lower Rates of Dementia
A new report suggests action on preventative health could lower the dementia risk for future generations. Released by Alzheimer’s Australia and the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing, the report, Is […]
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Children With Disability Want Your Input
CDA is seeking feedback on views and ideas from students with disability about education issues that need to be addressed. The Australian Government is in the process of developing a […]
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Paraplegics Recover Leg Movement Following Intervention Strategy
There could be hope on the horizon for those suffering complete spinal cord injuries. This follows a report that four US paraplegic men were able to move their legs after […]
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Diary Date: Fun Day for National Families Week
Children With Disability Australia has organised a Family Fun Day in Sydney on Sunday May 18 to celebrate Families Week. Offering free fun for everyone with stalls from local businesses, […]
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PM Commits to NDIS Trial Sites in WA
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has given the green light to two NDIS trial sites in Western Australia. The sites will be established in Perth Hills, alongside a trial site for […]
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Guide Dogs NSW/ACT Launches Vision Website
The first online information portal for the eye health sector and people with impaired vision has been launched. Developed by Guide Dogs NSW/ACT the new website is dedicated to the […]
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Countdown to Daily Living Expo
The biggest exhibition for the rehabilitation and aged care equipment sectors is on soon. The Daily Living Expo will be held at the Exhibition Pavilion, Melbourne Showgrounds on May 14-15. […]
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So You Think You Can’t Exercise? Think Again
Just 25 minutes a day is all a wheelchair user needs to reduce their risks of CVD, stroke and other diseases. This is according to University of Sydney Clinical Exercise and […]
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Products & Services Line Up at SCIA Expo
There was plenty to see at the Spinal Cord Injuries Australia Independence Expo held in Sydney on April 5. SCIA policy & advocacy officer, Tony Jones, pictured, said response from […]
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GS1 Recallnet Healthcare Goes Live
An electronic product recall notification management system for therapeutic goods went live on April 1. GSI Recallnet Healthcare helps to improve patient safety by streamlining the management of product recalls […]
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No to Compulsory Registration of Mobility Scooters
NSW Joint Standing Committee on Road Safety (Staysafe) says ‘no’ to registration of mobility scooters. The Staysafe Committee has found there is no compelling case for placing the costs of […]