In what is an Australian first, inclusionED, an online platform that assists educators to support students at school or learning from home, has been launched by Education Minister Dan Tehan, (pictured). The new […]
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Exclusive Interview: ATSA Senior Policy Officer Tony Pooley
F2L asked the newly appointed senior policy officer at ATSA, Tony Pooley, for his views on the challenges and opportunities facing the assistive technology (AT) sector. The impact from COVID-19? […]
Disability & the forgotten workers of COVID-19
A University of NSW survey of disability workers revealed the sector has been seriously overlooked in the coronavirus pandemic. The disability workforce and COVID-19: initial experiences of the outbreak report […]
COVIDSafe app presents challenges for people with disability
There are some challenges facing people with disability when it comes to the COVIDSafe app, according to People With Disability Australia. “Many people with disability may not have access to […]
Keeping the gains in a post-COVID-19 world – with growing telehealth options
For people with disability.
Autism Queensland’s successful move to remote services
And a big welcome from Kate Pringle
What a hoot! The beauty of nature.
In these coronavirus-triggered social isolating times F2L thought this was a rather engaging story about just how beautiful nature can be for us all, irrespective of age or ability. Six […]
NDIS recasts pricing, plans
The NDIS has introduced changes to pricing and plans to ensure supports can continue to be delivered to participants during the coronavirus pandemic. These include new support coordination items, a temporary […]
ATSA addressing AT services issue
Access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as gloves, masks and sanitiser is a big issue confronting the disability sector, according to ATSA executive officer, David Sinclair. “The community is […]
ATSA Independent Living Expos postponed until October 2020
Due to the escalation of COVID-19 and the Federal Government announcing a ban on gatherings of more than 500 people, ATSA has postponed the Perth and Melbourne expos, previously to […]
Views sought from disability sector on NDIS Workforce Plan
Disability organisations asked for comment.