Autism Awareness Australia (AAA) has released its national survey – its first in 10 years. The peak body is seeking feedback from parents and carers of children and young adults on the autism spectrum on […]
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ARATA launches micro-credential
ARATA will launch its codesigned micro-credential at its next free member event this month. The micro credential is on the Good Practice Steps of Assistive Technology Provision. Also at the event, […]
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PWDA urges action on cost of living for people with disability
Peak body People with Disability Australia (PWDA) is asking the government to take immediate action to alleviate the cost of living crisis for people with disability. The organisation said it […]
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Invitation to visit new Astris showroom in Perth
Assistive technology provider Astris PME will officially open its new state-of-the-art showroom and Experience Centre in Perth next month. The company will host an exclusive Showroom Open Day on Thursday […]
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STEPS invites families to Autism Treehouse Christmas Party
STEPS is hosting its annual Autism Treehouse Christmas Party at the Kawana Sports Precinct on Sunday 24 November. It’s the 11th STEPS Autism Treehouse Christmas Party, with the event fast becoming a […]
Posted inLegal News
New Administrative Review Tribunal launches
On 14 October, the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) was replaced by a new body called the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART). This new Tribunal can review and change decisions made by […]
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Government suggests changes to NDIS registration system
The Federal Government is proposing a new registration system for the NDIS which it says will better regulate providers. The government will now require all platform providers, support coordinators and […]
Posted inDisability Sports
Sun sets on Paris Paralympics
The 2024 Summer Paralympics have officially closed after almost two weeks of intense sporting competition. The Games of the 17th Paralympiad featured 4,463 athletes from 170 countries competing across 22 […]
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Aussies shine at Paralympics
It’s been a winning week for Australian Para-athletes in Paris. The Paris Paralympic Games only began a week ago, but Australian athletes have already shown their dominance. We currently sit […]
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NDIS reforms pass Parliament
The Federal government’s NDIS reforms have passed Parliament, after the states agreed to several co-governance changes to the scheme. The changes include: The reform bill then passed Federal Parliament on […]
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Finding dignity in risk
Paul Pritchard is no stranger to taking risks. A professional mountaineer, he’s scaled towers and columns of rocks that would have many of us quaking at the bottom, all over […]
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Government responds to Disability Royal Commission
After ten months, the Federal government handed down the Commonwealth’s response to the landmark Disability Royal Commission last week. And in a move that has disappointed many in the disability […]