People and businesses impacted by bushfires across NSW can now access essential government services from one location. The services cover the following: Bushfire clean-up registration Mental health and wellbeing Small […]
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Keynote speakers lineup for Universal Design Conference
Universal Design has announced speakers for its 2020 conference. Under the theme of “Thriving with Universal Design: Everyone, Everywhere, Everyday,” the three keynotes will cover Smart and Inclusive Cities, Myths […]
Join the Sydney Mardi Gras this Leap Year
People with Disability Australia (PWDA), together with Northcott, will march together in the 2020 Mardi Gras parade in Sydney and LGBTIQA+ and people with disability are invited to join in […]
Bushfire update for NDIS participants and providers
If you are an NDIS participant or provider that has been affected by the bushfires and need assistance with disability supports and to find current office closures go to: https://www.ndis.gov.au/news/4143-bushfires-information-and-support. […]
Autism Queensland Recognition Award winners
Autism Queensland (AQ) announced the winners of the 2019 Creative Futures Recognition Awards at Government House, Brisbane that coincided with International Day for People with Disability. The awards are an […]
Disability Leadership award winners
The winners of the Disability Leadership Institute’s National Awards for Disability Leadership were announced on December 3, the International Day for People with Disability, via Global Live Webcast. The awards […]
“First of its kind” Parliamentary inquiry into autism
Autism will be the subject of a wide-ranging Parliamentary inquiry looking at services, support and life outcomes for people on the spectrum. Liberal senator and committee chair Senator Hollie Hughes, […]
UD2020: final call for posters, table topic submissions
Universal Design (UD) is inviting submissions of abstracts for posters and table topics for the 5th Universal Design Conference. Posters showcasing research or examples of UD are encouraged and must […]
NDIS readies for final rollout
The final stage of the NDIS is set to rollout with a plan in place to deliver what NDIS Minister Stuart Robert said will put the scheme onto a “business […]
Disability services not being met for rare diseases
There is strong evidence of very high levels of an unmet need for disability healthcare services for people with rare disease, according to a national survey. A White Paper commissioned […]
Home modifications: Just when it’s needed most
What home modifications are needed most and how much are they needed? Visionary Design Development managing director, Mary Ann Jackson, analysed 50 home modification reports in Victoria to get an answer. […]
Hong Kong Electronics Fair: Smart Walking Device
The Walkpner is an award-winning smart device with a solar charging add-on feature for walking sticks. This is said to allow for most traditional walking sticks to be upgraded to […]