The second ATSNZ Disability Expo has been billed a ‘resounding success’ from visitors, speakers, exhibitors and supporters alike. The free-to-attend exhibition and conference was held over two days in Auckland […]
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Specialist Disability Accommodation opens in Geraldton
What is said to be a ‘first of its kind’ in WA, six new homes for people with disability have just opened in Geraldton. Located in Beachlands, the homes can […]
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Royal Commission education report for students with disability
The Royal Commission has published research on : ‘Legislation and regulation in Australia: Children and young people with disability in primary and secondary education settings’. The report analyses relevant legal […]
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Union calling the shots on Covid vaccinations
The Australian Services Union has called for urgent measures to help disability support workers get Covid jabs after a union survey revealed only one in five is currently vaccinated. Australian […]
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Disability organisation running vaccination campaign
Disability organisation Achieve Australia has launched a Covid vaccination campaign for staff in a bid to ramp up a commitment to keep vulnerable clients safe. According to Achieve Australia CEO, […]
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Research backing disability programs with potential
Do you run a program or service in Victoria that is making a difference to the lives of people with disability? Then the Melbourne Disability Institute’s Community-Based Research Scheme at […]
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Join the A List where autism goes social
A social hub for young people with autism is being launched in September. The A List is an online national platform that will give autistic people and their families access […]
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NDIA to put out a directory of continence providers
The National Disability Insurance Agency plans to publish a list of continence providers to help participants easily access and compare continence support, services and product information from the NDIS website. […]
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NDIS independent assessments proposals rejected
After prolonged discussions and much angst amongst the disability sector the proposal to introduce independent assessments had been abandoned. Following a meeting with state and territory disability ministers, NDIS Minister […]
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Braille House launches national literary competition
The Dickinson Memorial Literary Competition for 2021 is inviting entries from children and adults who are blind or have low vision, with ‘Growing’ the theme for its 100th year. To […]
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New platform connects NDIS participants with support workers
A new platform that is said to make it easier for NDIS participants to find a support worker has been launched in Queensland. The Kynd mobile app and website allows […]
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Independence Aust. continues with National EB Dressing Scheme
Following a recent tender, services provider Independence Australia will continue to administer the National Epidermolysis Bullosa Dressing Scheme, the NEBDS, for a further three years. Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is a […]