A new partnership between Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation and Hearts & Minds Investments will support research intended to revolutionise newborn intensive care. Australian researchers and health professionals are launching […]
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Urgent staff callout for SDA facility
A Specialist Disability Accommodation facility on the NSW South Coast has made an urgent plea for staff so it can move clients into their new homes. The Elliot Lane apartments […]
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An opportunity to join the circus
Performance company Circa has launched a new project in Queensland for people with disability to learn circus skills and techniques. The series of month-long workshops and participant performances will be […]
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Recommendations to address NDIS workforce issues
Following the release of the NDIS National Workforce Plan 2021-2025, the Joint Standing Committee of the National Disability insurance Scheme has made eight recommendations to address issues within the NDIS […]
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Disability Employment Services being examined by Royal Commission
The next hearing of the Disability Royal Commission will examine the Disability Employment Services (DES) program and whether it contributes to or operates to prevent violence, abuse, neglect or exploitation […]
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Landmark ‘Early Intervention Guideline’ wants community engagement
Landmark ‘Early Intervention Guideline’ wants community engagement
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Paralympian is global ambassador with new app for the blind
New technology that pairs an app with beacons to give the vison impaired more accurate information about indoor spaces has been launched in Australia. Developed in Israel, RightHear gives the […]
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Impact of Covid on Australian households
An Australian Bureau of Statistics survey has revealed respondents’ attitudes about Covid vaccines, that included factors affecting their decisions to get vaccinated, Telehealth services and the ability to pay bills. […]
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Autism community gets into the swim
Melbourne’s Windy Hill Fitness Centre will open exclusively for the autism community with a family swim night organised by charity Different Journeys, on February 26. The intention is to gradually […]
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Charity launches new jobs skills program
Melbourne charity VMCH is launching a new jobs skill program in April with up to 10 people with disability taking on garden maintenance at its sites across the city. Here […]
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Crowdfunding ‘mash-up ’supporting people with disability
A virtual event showcasing the stories of three charities supporting young people with disability will take off on February 23. The TFN Virtual Live is a crowdfunding event like no other, […]
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New National Assistance Card for people with brain injury
Ita Buttrose to drive launch of National Assistance Card for people with brain injury