With her 11-year old daughter.
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Another overhaul for the NDIS
Findings from an independent review into legislation underpinning the National Disability Insurance Scheme have been released. The review is intended to deliver shorter, agreed timeframes for people to get decision […]
Latest US autism recommendations emphasise early intervention
In its first update of its clinical recommendations on autism in 12 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has suggested pediatricians start treating children who show signs of autism […]
Bushfires come closer to home
With bushfires currently out of control across many parts of the country it is more important than ever for people to be prepared should their property come under threat, particularly […]
Google Disability Support now includes American Sign Language
With 466 million people across the globe deaf or hard of hearing, it’s good news to hear Google now has American Sign Language (ASL) experts providing specialised technical support for […]
Red tape slashed for some NDIS providers
Changes to the NDIS Provider Registration Rules will simplify registration and the disproportionate regulatory burden placed on some NDIS providers without reducing safeguards for participants. “The rule changes are a […]
Funding boost for disability sport and recreation in Victoria
Seventy nine of Victoria’s sport and recreation organisations will share in more than $6.3 million in funding over four years from the state’s Together More Active (TMA) initiative. The TMA […]
Distance education program for children on the autism spectrum
Autism Spectrum Australia is opening an autism specific distance education program in 2020. The program, which is an Australian first, will run out of the Aspect Hunter School, in Thornton, […]
NDIS Minister announces price review
NDIS Minister Stuart Robert today announced an annual price review intended to develop “more intelligent” NDIS price controls which will ultimately lead to a deregulated market. Speaking at the National Disability […]
Disability Advocacy in NSW: “Will not be unfunded”
“Disability Advocacy is not going to be unfunded in NSW.” These were the words delivered by NSW Ageing and Disability Commissioner, Robert Fitzgerald,pictured, at his keynote to the Physical Disability […]