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The ATSA Independent Living Expos are returning to Sydney and Brisbane in 2019, with Brisbane expanded to take place over two days this year. Both shows have increased in size, […]

An increase to price limits for therapy, attendant care and community participation under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) becomes effective on July 1, 2019. These increases will inject more […]

Queensland Rail has improved accessibility on its long distance passenger rail service, Spirit of Queensland, however wheelchair users will still have to get help boarding and alighting the train. In […]

The NSW State Election will be held in March. The Australian Electoral Commission has a list of options available for people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech […]

Applications for grants that back innovative proposals to help people with disability into work are now open. The round of Information, Linkages and Capacity building (ILC) grants follows a recommendation […]

Microsoft has added live captions and subtitles to Skype, intended to provide a more inclusive experience for people who are hearing impaired or deaf. The real-time captions and subtitles are […]

The National Transport Commission (NTC) is reviewing Australian Road Rules (ARRs) to identify any regulatory barriers that may prevent the safe use of innovative vehicles and motorised mobility devices (MMDs). The […]

People with disability with special needs will receive improved support under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Families and Social Services Minister, Paul Fletcher recently announced new pricing arrangements which will […]

Sargood on Collaroy, which opened its doors two years ago, is a world first when it comes to giving people with spinal cord injury (SCI) a holiday, and much more. […]

Child and Youth Services (CYS) in South Australia has become the first in Australia to form its own public sector, employee-led mutual to deliver the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) […]

A new digital health app for connecting families and caregivers of children with special needs has been launched in Australia. The HELPA app allows users to search and connect to therapists […]

Further evidence is needed to justify any regulatory changes to the National Construction Code when it comes to accessible housing. Speaking at the Australian Building Codes Board’s Accessible Housing National […]