The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has released an Accessible Housing Options Paper Consultation Report to further improve awareness and understanding of the project. The report identifies considerations that will […]
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Option for longer-term NDIS plans
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants now have the option for extending their plans beyond 12-months. The improvement to the scheme applies to participants who have stable, longer-term disability related […]
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Disability Royal Commission draft terms released…call for feedback
Public consultation on draft Terms of Reference for a Royal Commission into Exploitation of People with Disability has been announced by the Federal Government. It gives people with disability, their […]
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Speakers announced for ATSA Independent Living Expos
The education program for the 2019 ATSA Independent Living Expo has been released and is now available online. Clinical consultant and educator at Astris Lifecare, Tracee-lee Maginnity returns to the Sydney […]
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New portal to assist students with disability
A new interactive information portal will make it easier for teachers, other professional educators and parents assist students with disability. Teachers will be able to access professional learning modules, podcasts, […]
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Employment roadblocks ditched for NDIS participants
Changes to help National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants find work kick in this month as the NDIS Participant Employment Taskforce clears the way for better employment outcomes. “NDIS participants […]
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Disability job opportunities go begging
There are many career options for people in the disability sector however general lack of awareness for these job opportunities in the community was outrageous, according to The Disability Trust […]
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New Early Childhood Intervention resources for WA
Wanslea Family Services will be the first NDIS partner to deliver Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) services in Western Australia. Founded more than 70 years ago, the organisation will support […]
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ATSA growing in relevance
ATSA’s role in the industry has become more relevant especially to government and the National Disability Insurance Agency. Speaking at the ATSA AGM, chairman Geoff Purtill said a number of […]
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Gig Buddies – for people with disability
Gig Buddies Sydney is all about bringing people together. This project, with support from the City of Sydney, connects people who have learning disabilities with a social companion to head […]
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Sunrise Medical previews Quickie Q-Series power range
A new generation of power mobility products offering a broad range of applications will be released by Sunrise Medical in February 2019. The Quickie Q-Series of power wheelchairs represents the […]
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NDIS pressures aired at PDCN AGM
Evidence from a NSW Legislative Council Inquiry has found that disability reforms associated with the NDIS is resulting in greater strain on community services, according to NSW Disability Discrimination Commissioner, […]