Attendees at the National Brain Injury Conference will have the opportunity to see ‘Going the Distance: Journeys of Recovery’, a TV documentary on survivors of traumatic brain injury that has […]
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Surfers Paradise rolls out accessibility mats and more
The Gold Coast’s iconic Surfers Paradise beach will be accessible to everyone when beach wheelchairs, Mobi Mats, mobile hoist and a team of volunteers get together for an October 5 […]
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NDIS participant funding decision rejected by peak body
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has announced that previous advice about NDIS participant funding, that included a 7.5 per cent loading as a Temporary Transformation Payment (TTP), will no […]
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New report highlights critical data gaps for people with disability
The diverse experiences of more than four million Australians living with disability is the subject of a new report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). The report, People […]
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More funding for disability programs
More funding for people with disability has been announced. The Individual Capacity Building grants will fund activities to the tune of $100 million over the next three years for people […]
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Unique grant program available at ATSA Canberra
Children’s charity, Variety NSW/ACT is to make its debut at the first Canberra ATSA Independent Living Expo next week, as it seeks to build awareness in the community of its […]
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Business to get more NDIS funding
A $5.6 million funding boost to help businesses transition to NDIS through the Transition Assistance Funding initiative has been announced, with 280 organisations receiving grants of up to $20,000 each […]
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Freedom2live goes weekly
Online publication Freedom2Live is increasing its frequency from fortnightly to weekly from August 7, 2019. Editor Kymberly Martin said increasing demand for more information from the disability sector was behind […]
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Dance Health Alliance for ATSA Canberra Expo debut
Australian not-for-profit organisation Dance Health Alliance (DHA) is set to appear at the first Canberra ATSA Independent Living Expo, from August 27-28. The Australian not-for-profit organisation facilitates dance programs specifically for […]
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More speakers confirmed for ATSA Canberra
A number of speakers have been confirmed for the Canberra ATSA Independent Living Expo, taking place from August 27-28, 2019. Held in conjunction with iCREATe, the international Convention of Rehabilitation […]
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New facility for people with intellectual disability
This new technology-enabled facility for those with complex intellectual disability, has opened in Melbourne. Developed by St John of God, with technology partner HomeStay Care, it claims to set a […]
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Brisbane Airport introduces Australian-first Hidden Disability Program
Brisbane Airport has introduced a new program designed to support travellers with hidden disabilities. Soft-launched in November last year, the Hidden Disability Program was introduced to help Brisbane Airport front-line […]