A paper outlining how NDIS participants could be supported with more flexible NDIS plans in the future, has been released as consultations continue with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) […]
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Covid vaccination eligibility expanded for NDIS participants
NDIS participants aged 16 years and over and carers aged 16 years and over of NDIS participants of any age are now eligible to receive the Covid vaccine. NDIS participants will […]
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City of Sydney wants feedback on Disability Action Plan
The City of Sydney is inviting feedback on its new Disability Action Plan intended to make the city more inclusive and accessible. The plan includes strategies to ensure services, programs […]
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“Unprecedented” funding for Victorian students with disability
The Victorian Budget 2020/21 will invest an unprecedented $1.6 billion to support school students with disability in an ‘Australian-first’ Disability Inclusion package. The record investments, which will double the number of students receiving extra […]
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Sargood Foundation launches travel grants
Travel grants to assist those with limited means visit Sargood on Collaroy health and wellness resort, have been launched by the Sargood Foundation. The resort provides purpose-built, accessible accommodation and […]
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Carers Queensland explains its NDIS strategy
For Carers Queensland it is the “people first” approach when it comes to navigating the National Disability Insurance Scheme. “We have an important facilitation role to ensure participants get the […]
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Revised Standard for motor vehicle controls
Standards Australia has announced an improved standard that sets a benchmark for motor vehicle controls for people with disability, ensuring consistency and rigour to how motor vehicle controls are fitted […]
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Freedom Motors distributors and installers for Fiorella
Freedom Motors is the exclusive Australian importer for the Fiorella wheelchair systems. Fiorella systems are manufactured to the highest standards and can be installed in many types of vehicles, vans […]
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Staying Put with complete safety
The Stayput Safety Belt Security System is a less restrictive option when it comes to seat belt safety. Developed to address the problematic behaviour of unbuckling vehicle safety belts, the […]
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Driver operated safety seat belt
Undoing a seat belt when a vehicle is moving is no longer possible with this new driver-activated device. Described as two seat belts in one, the Stay-Put lockable seat belt […]
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Colibri – a smart lightweight scooter
The Colibri is a new micro lightweight scooter from Invacare. It has been developed with safety, comfort and design clearly in mind. It has a unique feature – the ingenious […]
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Commercial Conversion
Melbourne based Automobility offers a wide range of wheelchair conversions to fit almost any need and claims to be the only company that complies with Wheelchair Access Taxi Regulations for […]