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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Highlights from Brain Injury Conference
Every State and Territory was represented at the National Brain Injury Conference, held at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, in November. The 300 delegates heard over 30 international and local experts in the […]
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Disability Services Forum – happening soon
Don’t miss the opportunity to network with 100 or more NDIS service providers at the Disability Services Forum in Sydney from December 4-6. Presentations from key industry speakers will deliver […]
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ABC and Screen Australia unite on DisRupted
ABC Children’s and Screen Australia have partnered on a new funding program to showcase and amplify the work of Australian creatives and content makers with disability. DisRupted will fund three to […]
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National autism guideline released
Australia’s first national guideline for the assessment and diagnosis of autism has been released. It outlines processes for both diagnostic decision-making and the comprehensive assessment of individual support needs. It […]
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Harbour Bridge gets lift off for accessibility
Wheelchair access from two lifts to the Sydney Harbour Bridge has opened. The two elevators, located at both the southern and northern ends, have a capacity for two wheelchairs, two carers and […]