Autism CRC is developing an evidence-based framework for assessing, differentiating and reporting children’s functional strengths and support needs.
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Trial offers hope for progressive multiple sclerosis
The first adaptive clinical trial for Australians with progressive MS designed to reverse neurological damage will be launched in 2024. The trial will allow researchers to investigate the potential benefits of several medications simultaneously giving hope to the cohort of people living with one of the most debilitating forms of MS who have limited treatment options.
Major companies support new disability employment initiative
The Australian Network on Disability has partnered with the Business Council of Australia (BCA) and the Department of Social Services with a disability employment program for people with disability. The […]
The best things happen in three’s
ATSA’s Independent Living Expo in Canberra last week was its third major expo of the year, the third time it has taken place in Canberra and introduced a third seminar […]
Brain Injury Conference – Final Call for Papers
A Call for Papers for the National Brain Injury Conference is now open with December 1, 2023 the closing date for submissions for one of the leading events on the […]
New toolkit to assist participants with support plans
A toolkit and resources website to help NDIS participants make decisions about their support plans has been developed by Flinders University. The new toolkit is designed to give participants more […]
Raising awareness of Development Language Disorder
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is a hidden but common disability that affects many people, making it difficult for them to understand and use language, with a recent Australian prevalence study […]
UNSW opens national centre for intellectual disability health
A national centre to help improve outcomes for people with intellectual disability has opened at the UNSW Sydney. The National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health will ensure people […]
First Down Syndrome Institute unveiled
In what is an Australian first, The Down Syndrome Institute has been established to provide research and medical care for people with Down syndrome in Australia. Launched by NSW and […]
Landmark Disability Royal Commission Final Report released
The largest investigation into the lives of people with disability was tabled in Federal Parliament with 222 recommendations for change with government announcing it will establish a Commonwealth Taskforce to […]
Latest NDIS revelations: “action must occur”
Lawyer calls for urgent action on the latest NDIS revelations.
Dylan Alcott changing the face of advertising
Dylan Alcott changing the face of advertising