The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and the National Disability Insurance Agency have developed new resources to help GP patients with disability navigate the NDIS. RACGP spokesperson, Dr Lara […]
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More funding for Paralympic sports
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has increased direct investment into Paralympic sport by more than $3 million that will benefit 13 sporting programs. Australian Sports Commission chair John Wylie […]
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Accessible Australia app takes you on a journey
Spinal Life Australia has launched Accessible Australia, a free app intended to give people with disability information that will give them the confidence to explore the country. The app is […]
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Specialist housing market set to boom
The release of new data on the ongoing demand for Specialist Disability Accommodation is expected to stimulate investment in the sector even further. For the first time the National Disability […]
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Disability Royal Commission will protect confidentiality
The government is taking further measures to ensure people with disability and their supporters will be able to recount their experiences and fully participate in the Disability Royal Commission with […]
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New home for Novita equipment unit
Novita assistive technology and equipment services are being delivered from a new facility at Thebarton, Adelaide. The new site for the Novitatech Assistive Technology Centre follows transition from a site […]
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Huawei adds accessible app to its smartphone
Huawei has partnered with urban mobility app Moovit, to help people with disability move safely around cities via public transport. The smartphone app incorporates accessibility features for people with disability […]
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Finalists in Victorian Disability Sports Awards
The Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards (VDSR Awards) finalists across 11 categories have been announced. The awards recognise the achievements of sportspeople with disability, coaches, organisations, officials and volunteers […]
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Growing gap in children accessing hearing services
The number of families accessing early intervention hearing services has declined significantly according to The Shepherd Centre. The NSW based Not-for-profit organisation specialises in early intervention to help children who […]
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ATSNZ Disability Expo update
The ATSNZ Disability Expo, New Zealand’s leading exhibition for rehabilitation, disability, aged care equipment and services will be held on March 16-17, 2021 in Auckland. The event is being […]
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HESTA Disability Services finalists for Excellence Awards
HESTA has announced its list of disability services finalists for the inaugural HESTA Excellence Awards. The national Awards recognise professionals working in disability, allied health, aged care and community services. […]
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Free Webinar: Digital Accessibility, the Law and You
Digital accessibility and the law is a hot topic right now. With thousands of digital accessibility lawsuits in the US are we just lucky in Australia with fewer here? Does […]