More Victorians with a disability will be moving more often for better health, thanks to the recent partnership between YMCA Victoria and Disability Sport & Recreation (DSR). With around one […]
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ATSA Canberra – Call for Papers closing soon!
The next event on the ATSA expo calendar will be held in Canberra from August 27-28, 2019. The ATSA Living Expo will be held in conjunction with iCREATe, the international […]
NDS launches ‘Positive Cultures’ films
National Disability Services (NDS) has released a set of Zero Tolerance films about Positive Cultures at a forum in Melbourne. Acting NDS CEO, David Moody said: “The films depict important conversations to […]
Don’t miss ATSA Brisbane now over two days!
The ATSA Independent Living Expo returns to Brisbane in two weeks’ time, with more exhibitors and speakers than previous years. The conference has grown to take place over two days […]
Trial to help kids with cerebral palsy
Ten children with cerebral palsy are taking part in a two-week University of Queensland (UQ) trial to help develop independence in daily living activities. The children will participate in activities […]
Program for deaf community to launch in WA next month
A new program designed to empower the deaf community through entrepreneurship education is set to launch in Western Australia next month. Co-created by profit for purpose organisation Access Plus WA […]
Disability advocate joins Follow the Sun relay
Disability advocate Ben Tullipan has joined Follow the Sun Relay, in a Winnebago motorhome 12-month lap of Australia. With his wife Kerrie and children Sheridan and Rory, Tullipan is setting out […]
New employment booklet for NDIS participants
There are a number of ways the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can assist with employment and the new ‘Let’s talk about work’ booklet is a good starting point. The […]
Quick action needed on Royal Commission into disability abuse
Disability Discrimination commissioner Alastair McEwin has called on the government to establish the Royal Commission into disability abuse “without further delay”. “The prevalence and pervasiveness of violence, abuse and neglect […]
StorySign app for hearing impaired children
An app that helps enrich story time for children who are deaf or hard of hearing has been launched by Huawei Australia. The StorySign uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create […]
ATSA urging industry response to TGA cost changes
ATSA has renewed calls for the assistive technology (AT) industry to respond to Therapeutic Goods Australia’s (TGA) proposed fees and charges for 2019-20 which are reviewed annually in consultation with […]
Ratha’s cafe expands to South Coast NSW
An initiative established by Australian charity Help2Help to provide training and employment opportunities for people with disability has opened its second café on the South Coast NSW. Ratha’s Place opened in […]