Guide Dogs Australia has announced its Coles Mackay store in Queensland as the top fundraising coin ‘Collection Dog’ in the country. The iconic Collection Dog has raised over $800,000 nationally […]
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Mental health hub for people with intellectual disability
The Centre for Developmental Disability Health at Monash Health has launched My Lived iD: a ‘one-stop-shop’ that supports the mental health of people living with intellectual disability. The online hub […]
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Road safety program partners with Spinal Cord Injuries
Australian road camera technology developer Acusensu has partnered with Spinal Cord Injuries Australia to employ members in its infringement assessment department. Acusensus Heads-Up technology uses AI camera software to simultaneously detect for speeding, illegal […]
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Seeing Eye Dogs have their day in Parliament House
Politicians joined Vision Australia and assistance dogs at Parliament House, Canberra recently to raise issues of concern for people who are blind or vision impaired. Among these concerns were what […]
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Robots deliver to people with motor neurone disease
Assistive technology is being rolled out Mater in Home community health care services, to help Queenslanders with degenerative conditions like motor neurone disease (MND) feed themselves, send emails and texts. […]
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Disability advocate nominates for SA council elections
Disability advocate and Victor Harbor resident Angela Schiller, who has been blind since birth, has nominated for the South Australian council elections running with the slogan “Seeing things differently”. Schiller […]
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Seeing Eye dogs lead the way on NDIS discussions
Since the National Disability Insurance Agency set up new operational guidelines for assistance animals last year, Vision Australia has expressed concern for how they are affecting its clients’ lives. There […]
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Award for uplifting mobility solution
An inflatable device that allows at-home healthcare workers to independently reposition patients without strain or stress, has won the Australian James Dyson Award 2022. Inspired by a camping bed, the […]
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Innovative app for children with vision impairment
Sonokids is expanding its suite of Ballyland innovative apps to include a 3D printed learning tool to help blind or visually impaired children explore digital gaming through touch. Using the apps […]
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New patron for the All Stars Choir
Melbourne’s All Stars Choir, a not-for-profit organisation helping people with physical, intellectual and multiple disabilities, has a new patron. Renowned Australian guitarist and performer Lloyd Spiegel has attended several […]
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Sunshine Butterflies launch disability employment initiative
Noosa based Sunshine Butterflies Disability Support Service and charity has partnered with local company John Madill Toyota to launch their newest Supported Employment initiative, Indoor Plant Hire. Supported Employment gives […]
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Yarra trams wrapped up for disability employment
Calls are growing for people with disabilities and from socially disadvantaged backgrounds to be employed and for organisations to get more involved with inclusion plans going forward. These calls are […]