The National Disability Insurance Agency recently hosted a one hour webinar about assistive technology on wheelchairs, aids and devices. The panel discussed recent changes to AT processes and resources, how to […]
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NDIA changes supply of supports process
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has made changes to its assistive technology (AT) and home modification (HM) working arrangements with state equipment providers in Victoria (SWEP) and NSW (EnableNSW). […]
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OAM for Chris Sparks
NSW Physical Disability Council president, Chris Sparks has been awarded an OAM in the Queens Honours list for his service to people with a disability. Sparks told F2L, receiving the […]
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Magic Mobility launches new visual identity
Australian wheelchair design and manufacturing firm, Magic Mobility, is celebrating 25 years in Australia, launching new branding and logo. Global marketing communications director, Tara Cahill, said the new visual identity […]
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VR sensory room for students with disability
A virtual reality (VR) hub is creating a new and inclusive world for school leavers with disability. The Disability Trust has officially opened this new facility in North Wollongong, NSW, […]
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Government stands by Royal Commission panel
The government is standing by the appointment of two commissioners to the royal commission into disability despite some concerns from the disability sector. However if elected to government Labor has stated it would review the two appointments […]
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Career workshop for people with spinal cord injury
A career workshop to help shape the next work or study opportunity for those with spinal cord injury (SCI) will be held at Sargood on Collaroy resort in Sydney in […]
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Save the date… Inclusive Tourism Workshop
In response to the growing importance of inclusive tourism as a market sector, the Australian tourism and hotel industry has announced details for an Inclusive Tourism Workshop. This landmark half-day […]
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Disability recreational group relocates
Flying Fox, a youth-led organisation that works to provide opportunities for young people with disability and special needs, is now located at The Manders Villas in Melbourne. Jewish Care and […]
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Workplace diversity struggling with change
Only 37 per cent of people living with a disclosed disability believe their leaders fully understood the relationship between diversity and inclusion. The findings come from the 2018 Hays Diversity […]
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New telecommunications resource for people with disability
Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) has launched a new website and call centre for people with disability. The Accessible Telecoms project provides information about the accessibility features of telephone […]
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Easier access for vision impaired to Albert EFTPOS machines
Legal action challenging the accessibility of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s (CBA) touchscreen ‘Albert’ EFTPOS machines for people who are blind or vision impaired has been settled. The CBA has […]