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New allied health provider opens in WA
Allied health provider, LiveBig, has expanded its services to Perth for people with disability. In its initial launch phase, LiveBig will offer physiotherapy services to people with disability on a […]
UniSA students take the lead in autism training
Allied health students from UniSA will be the first in Australia to learn how to implement the National Guideline for the Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Developed by […]
Benevolent Society launches brand campaign
The Benevolent Society has launched an innovative brand campaign to build awareness for its integrated support services. The hip creative campaign celebrates the charity’s tagline, ‘Your Life. Your Way’ by […]
Cabinet commits to a “sustainable NDIS”
National Cabinet has committed to efforts to reboot the National Disability Insurance Scheme with 10 key initiatives intended to ensure the future of the scheme. NDIS Minister Bill Shorten MP […]
Collaboration vital for linguistically diverse people with disability
A Royal Commission report found that while many governments, businesses, NFPs and community organisations have policies or programs that support the inclusion of people with disability and from culturally and […]
‘Sensory Inclusive’ destination status planned for Phillip Island
Phillip Island is planning to become the first tourist town in Australia to become ‘sensory inclusive’ with dozens of businesses being trained in identifying sensory overload that will make shops, […]
Vision Australia making a noise about electrical vehicles
A draft Regulation Impact Statement calling for public consultation and feedback on mandating the use of Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems (AVAS) has been signed. It examined whether the Federal Government […]
Victorian Sport Awards finalists
The 2022 finalists in the Victorian Sports Awards have been announced, following a record number of nominations. Among the finalists are the Special Olympics Team Victoria, the Blind Tennis Program […]
Australia Post Awards carry disability component
Diversity and Inclusion is one of three new categories to be introduced to this years’ Australia Post Online Retail Industry Awards (ORIAS). The Diversity and Inclusion Impact Award joins a […]
Disability Radio Network in urgent need of support
Vision Australia Radio is calling on the community to consider a tax-deductable donation to ensure it can continue to bring information and programming to air for Australia’s blind and low […]
NDIS facing a reboot
The NDIS is set to get a major overhaul with systemic reforms announced to get the scheme back on track that includes an autism pilot program focusing on early treatment. […]