Australian high schools can mark International Day of People with Disability by accessing new learning tools available in the Perspective Shift TV series and study guide. Screening on SBS TV […]
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A win for disability advocacy in NSW Budget
After more than three years of campaigning, the NSW 2020 budget has provided much needed security for the states disability advocacy sector. A commitment of $13 million per annum over […]
ACT’s first Assistive Technology mentor recipient
Hartley Lifecare support worker Stephanie Brown is the ACT’s first Assistive Technology Australia AT Mentor scholarship recipient, that is intended to further her career in disability support. As a support […]
ARATA Webinar: Animal Supports in Community Living
Get the answers from the experts with this Australian Rehabilitation & Assistive Technology Association (ARATA) webinar that will explore the impact of animals on social and community participation of people […]
GPs and NDIA collaborate on NDIS resources
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and the National Disability Insurance Agency have developed new resources to help GP patients with disability navigate the NDIS. RACGP spokesperson, Dr Lara […]
New home for Novita equipment unit
Novita assistive technology and equipment services are being delivered from a new facility at Thebarton, Adelaide. The new site for the Novitatech Assistive Technology Centre follows transition from a site […]
HESTA Disability Services finalists for Excellence Awards
HESTA has announced its list of disability services finalists for the inaugural HESTA Excellence Awards. The national Awards recognise professionals working in disability, allied health, aged care and community services. […]
Australia failing UN protocols for people with disability
Australia is not upholding all its responsibilities under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, a report for the Disability Royal Commission has found. It revealed […]
Say Cheese ! And help children with disability
Tasmanian gourmet cheese hamper business, Cheese Therapy, is helping children with disability get the most out of life. It has joined forces with Just Like Jack charity and donating $15 […]
Apply now for Assistive Technology Mentoring Scholarships
Assistive Technology Australia is offering three scholarships for people with disabilities to undertake the 10165NAT Certificate IV in Assistive Technology Mentoring that commences online in November 2020. The scholarships are […]
A video clip on coping with Covid-19
Carl Thompson has a disability and as an assistive technology user, he has an interesting short, five-minute film about living in the coronavirus induced lockdown in Melbourne. The film is […]
Pandemic doubles demand for MyCareSpace support
National online platform MyCareSpace has experienced a significant surge in demand for its services and resources during the coronavirus pandemic. According to the organisation this highlights a dire need among […]