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 […]
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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) […]
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New regulatory tax threatens AT pricing
People with disability, seniors and vulnerable people in the community will be impacted by a new regulatory tax from July 1, warns Assistive Technology Suppliers Australasia (ATSA). The Therapeutic Goods […]
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First ATSA Perth ‘exceeds expectations’
“If the event has enabled people to be better informed about the range of assistive technology, equipment and services that are available to help them, then in my eyes, the […]
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ATSA Melbourne a ‘resounding success’
“It was an amazing two days. We enjoyed the chance to get feedback about our products from all different groups in the industry, from OTs, patients, nurses, distributors and retailers. […]
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Government confirms NDIS funding commitment
The Federal Government will fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) with $43 billion in funding secured over the forward estimates period. In his budget speech, Treasurer Scott Morrison (pictured) said: […]
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Call to action: Disability and the media
Authentic representation of disability in the media was the standout concern from those attending the first Disability, Media and Human Rights Conference held recently at Curtin University, Perth. A solution put forward […]
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Inclusive education lagging in NSW
“It’s like people you see sometimes, and you can’t imagine what it would be like to be that person, whether it’s somebody in a wheelchair or somebody who can’t talk. […]
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Roundtable on intellectual disability mental health services
Mental health for people in NSW living with an intellectual disability was the focus of a national roundtable held at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) recently. The roundtable […]
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Latest Disability Workforce Report
Majority female, part-time and casually employed. These were among trends to emerge from the latest report into the disability workforce and appear to be associated with the way the sector […]
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NDIA accepts Independent Pricing Review recommendations
The Board of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has given in principle support to the Independent Pricing Review Report’s 25 recommendations. These include: Adding a third tier to the […]
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NDS CEO: Still risks ahead for the NDIS
When it comes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) there is good news but it is being clouded by difficulties. As National Disability Services (NDS) CEO Dr Ken Baker […]