The Social Brain Toolkit is a set of online tools developed to help people with brain injury and their support networks to communicate, face to face or online, after a […]
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Training course for safely transporting children with disability
The first training course of its kind in Australia to support the safe transportation of children with disabilities and medical conditions has been launched. Mobility and Accessibility for Children […]
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Aussies win at Frame Running Camp in Denmark
It was fun and games for a group of Australians at the 25th Anniversary of the International Frame Running Camp & Cup, in Copenhagen, Denmark. There were six Australians, the […]
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Are you up for an exciting challenge?
Do you or someone you know need a custom solution for an unmet need? Do you want to use your knowledge to make an impact? Then, Makeathon could be for […]
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Advanced Technology Centre opens in Sydney
Royal Rehab, the Sydney based NFP provider of rehabilitation and disability support services, has opened the Advanced Technology Centre, with access to a comprehensive range of potentially life-changing technology. The […]
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Feedback sought on national guideline for children with autism
Autism CRC is seeking community feedback on the draft of Australia’s first national guideline for supporting children with autism and their families. The National Guideline builds on Autism CRC’s landmark […]
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Sydney Disability Expo to welcome Sam Bloom
Author and World Para Surfing champion, Sam Bloom, and the inspiration for the move, Penguin Bloom, starring Naomi Watts, will be a guest speaker at the Sydney Disability Expo, on […]
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More selective school places for NSW disadvantaged students
Students who are gifted or disadvantaged, including those with disability will have an opportunity to attend selective high schools in NSW. It follows a review by the NSW Education Department […]
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Changing Places, changing lives for people with disability
It started as a national campaign in 2015, and Changing Places, a project that delivered bathrooms with a tracking hoist system, height-adjustable changing tables and lots of space in public […]
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HESTA call-out for Excellence Awards
Nominations for the 2022 HESTA Excellence Award for professionals in the disability, allied health, community services and aged care are now open for both Outstanding Organisation and Team Excellence categories. […]
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National Deafblind wraps its first conference in six years
Professional collaborations, learning outcomes, educational opportunities and building connections within the deafblind community were highlighted at the 11th National Deafblind Conference held recently in Fremantle, Western Australia. The theme of […]
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Hearing examining NDIS barriers for First Nations people
The Disability Royal Commission has commenced hearing the operation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme in remote communities. Public hearing 25 will explore key barriers to accessing the NDIS and […]