Commonwealth, state and territory disability ministers met recently to deliver an update on the NDIS. The telepresence meeting opened by acknowledging the death of 2020 ACT Senior Australian of the […]
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A Remarkable day for a demo
Remarkable, a disability tech accelerator working with early stage startups that has just completed a 16-week program will run their demo day in August. Usually this is a face-to-face event, […]
Physical Disability NSW online workshops in July
Physical Disability Council of NSW is running a series of online workshops in July. The workshops will be run via Zoom by skilled peer facilitators with lived experience of disability, […]
NDIS updates: Vic. lockdown, price guide and more
NDIS participants in lockdown in Melbourne towers have been assured that services will continue to be provided. Speaking at the National Press Club in Canberra NDIS Minister Stuart Robert said that […]
National Disability Research Partnership needs to include carers
The vital role carers have in the community should be a focus in the new National Disability Research Partnership, according to Carers Australia chief executive, Liz Callaghan. The new disability-inclusive […]
Audio description rolls out on ABC and SBS
Audio description will now feature on ABC and SBS television programs making content more accessible for people who are blind or vision impaired. The verbal narration that complements the soundtrack […]
Brain Injury Conference: FINAL Call For Papers
Brain Injury Australia, is making a FINAL Call for Papers. The organization is holding its National Conference at the University of Sydney, November 23-25, 2020. The voice of people with […]
Greater flexibility with NDIS pricing
Improvements in NDIS pricing following an annual price review and initiatives to assist with employment opportunities have been announced ahead of new market settings that become effective on July 1. […]
How to succeed in becoming an ‘inclusive’ workplace
The Australian Network on Disability held its first ‘virtual conference’ recently and according to CEO Suzanne Colbert the combined effects of no cost, easy accessibility and an informative and diverse […]
Free Apple coaching sessions for students with disability
Apple has released details on its education tools and initiatives launched for Accessibility Awareness month. Apple Education is offering at home help for teachers and parents of students with disabilities. […]
New Dates: Virtual OT Exchange
The OT Exchange Program is moving to new dates and the conference, organised by Occupational Therapy Australia, will now be delivered online to accommodate changes due to COVID-19. The new […]