Curtin University researchers recently completed a successful pilot study of a world-leading Swedish social skills training program for autistic adolescents, adapted to meet the needs of autistic teenagers in Australia. […]
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A 7-year old shares his OT experience
Daniel started occupational therapy in a clinical environment and then transitioned to telehealth because of COVID-19. Watch the video for his response to which one he prefers and why.
Children with disability not weathering the COVID-19 storm
A landmark report has uncovered a wide gap when it comes to formulating a strategy for young people with disability to deal with COVID-19. The Children and Young People with […]
Bega Valley opens upgraded accessible playgrounds
New playground projects in Bega Valley, NSW, that include Cobargo’s Apex Park and Tathra Lions Park at Mogareeka are now completed with Bicentennial Park in Bemboka and the Wyndham Memorial […]
New Zealand Disability Expo rescheduled to 2021
The ATSNZ Disability expo has been rescheduled from September 2020 to March 2021. Interpoint Events managing director Simon Cooper said the decision to reschedule was based on key criteria. “The […]
LG initiative rewards communities
LG Electronics Australia is recognising and rewarding Australians doing their bit to help their communities, with a major giveaway activity. From May 8 until October 28, 2020, LG is giving […]
COVID-19 scammers on the rise
The NDIS is reporting an increase in online scam activity with some participants receiving an email requesting they pay an expected or regular invoice into a different bank account to […]
Housebound! Join Blind Citizens ‘Happy Hour’
Blind Citizens Australia ‘Happy Hours’ is an opportunity for people who are blind or vision impaired to connect with others. This week’s topics to keep you entertained include: Wednesday, 29th […]
More funding for disability services
The government has committed more than $154 million in additional support for Australians living with disability, in the wake of coronavirus, including $90.7 million to help with employment and other […]