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NDIS employment taskforce launched
A joint taskforce intended to boost employment opportunities for people with a disability has been established by the Morrison Government. Making the announcement at a National Disability Services CEO forum in […]
Parenting program under funding threat
A parenting program that brings benefits for parents and children with developmental disabilities will become unavailable for most families under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). A report on the […]
Developments for autism detection in infants
Diagnosing autism in infancy may have moved one step closer with ground-breaking research announced from Harvard University. A Ph.D. candidate, April Boin Choi has been investigating improved ways of identifying […]
Austroads MD rejects prosecution claim for MMDs
The suggestion that up to 30 per cent of wheelchair and scooter users could face prosecution if these devices were used on public footpaths because of their instability has been […]
Senate report on motor scooters
A nationally consistent regulatory framework for motorised mobility devices (MMDs) was one of the key recommendations to emerge from a Senate inquiry. The Senate Standing Committee on Rural and Regional Affairs […]
Facilitators critical to success in autism training program
The unique strengths of adolescents with autism, including attention to detail, loyalty and memory skills, should be the focus of employment programs to ensure they can play a crucial role […]
Community issues raised at disability event
The Physical Disability Council of NSW (PDCN) recently hosted a day of community consultations at their Sydney headquarters in Glebe. Several strong themes emerged at the well-attended event including the […]
Funding commitment for six autism learning centres
Children with autism will continue to receive intensive support through specialised learning centres. Government funding to $7.8 million has been committed to ensure six Autism Specific Early Learning and Care […]
Sunrise Medical buys Magic Mobility
Australian power wheelchair company Magic Mobility has been purchased by international group, Sunrise Medical. Magic Mobility, market leaders in individualised off-road and all-terrain wheelchairs was established in Melbourne in 1994. […]
Choice, Control and the NDIS
Issues surrounding the National Disability Insurance Scheme, and what it takes to achieve control and choice for people living with disabilities, were brought into sharp focus at a recent University […]
Update on NSW disability referral services
People with disability in New South Wales will now have greater access to a range of referral services.The Turnbull Government is providing funding to Information on Disability, Education, Awareness Services (IDEAS) […]