A Specialist Disability Accommodation facility on the NSW South Coast has made an urgent plea for staff so it can move clients into their new homes. The Elliot Lane apartments […]
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Crowdfunding ‘mash-up ’supporting people with disability
A virtual event showcasing the stories of three charities supporting young people with disability will take off on February 23. The TFN Virtual Live is a crowdfunding event like no other, […]
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Seat belt safety standard takes to the road
Standards Australia has launched the Seat Belts for Use in Motor Vehicles project which will develop the world’s first standard on all accessories for seatbelts used in motor vehicles. The […]
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Business incentives to recruit people with disability
Australian businesses are being given incentives to hire people with disability with initiatives that include training and internships. Social Services Minister Ann Ruston said the $20 million investment was designed […]
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Disability Employment conference postponed
The Disability Employment Australia conference has been postponed to May 31 – June 2. The conference was originally scheduled for February 28 to March 2. The venue will remain the […]
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Got executive potential? A scholarship could be yours.
The Australian Network on Disability and the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) have partnered to support leaders with disability to increase their governance knowledge and access to board positions. […]
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Christmas GIVEAWAY – Magicube 9-Piece Starter Set
A building block system made from 100 per cent recycled plastic, these magnetic cubes attach to each other on six sides. Designed for hand-to-eye coordination suitable for ages 1 – […]
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RaceRunning – helping children with cerebral palsy
A fleet-of-foot sport could help children with cerebral palsy (CP) participate in sports and physical activities. A University of South Australia study is exploring the potential of RaceRunning to help […]
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Royal Rehab and breakthru to merge
Two NFP disability support organisations Royal Rehab and breakthru will merge, a decision intended to improve access to a wider range of services and supports for people with disability and […]
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Final Call for OT Exchange submissions
If you are an OT clinician, student or researcher working in disability, occupational rehabilitation, paediatrics, aged care and knowledge translation, you are invited to contribute a submission to the program […]
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Former MP in disability film collaboration
Former MP and writer Kelly Vincent and award-winning actor and director, Aliro Zavarce have formed a disability-led theatre group, True Ability, to create theatre pieces, films and advocacy for artists […]
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Are you ready to ‘Feel the Vibe’?
NFP organisation Northcott is running a virtual event for adults with disability to assist with learning about sexuality, sexual health and sexual fulfilment. Feel the Vibe Virtual Week is a […]