It was time to celebrate at the ATSA Sydney Expo with over 400 guests attending the inaugural Gala Dinner at Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park. Disability advocate Lisa Cox, pictured, […]
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New digital device for managing NDIS funds
A tool that enables NDIS participants to get an estimate of how much their supports costs, plan ahead, manage and fully utilise their budgets, is now available. The NDIS Budget […]
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WHO launches first global report on Assistive Technology
For the first time a report has been made available that gives a global snapshot of the assistive technology sector. The World Health Organization The Global Report on Assistive Technology, […]
Posted inProduct
SMIK Australian-made wheelchairs
Dejay custom manufactures a carefully selected range of quality manual wheelchairs. With over 30 years of experience Dejay can custom modify to suit each individual’s needs. It also specialises in […]
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Coles supermarket goes to school for children with disabilities
Coles has opened a fully functioning mini supermarket at St Lucy’s School, an independent school in Sydney for students with disabilities from kindergarten to Year 12. Located on its Wahroonga […]
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Adaptive clothing to take centre stage at AfterPay Australian Fashion Week
AfterPay Australian Fashion Week is Australia’s premier fashion event, and The Adaptive Clothing Collective, designed for people with disability, will appear in a special runway show this year. Lawyer and […]
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Seton Villa where the ‘smiles say it all’
Seton Villa has opened two purpose-built homes for women with intellectual disabilities as part of its $11 million investment to develop Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) in Ryde, Sydney. The new […]
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New initiative teaches money skills to people with disability
People with an intellectual disability across Australia can now access a new online learning platform that teaches them how to use money safely. The interactive website is free and a […]
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New home supports for NDIS participants
Changes to make it easier for NDIS participants to access home and living supports, including to SIL, have been announced. NDIS Minister Linda Reynolds said the short-and-medium term improvements will […]
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New program set to transform disability employment
Recruitment agency Randstad has partnered with Get Skilled Access, founded by disability advocate Dylan Alcott, to launch RecruitAble, said to be a ground-breaking recruitment program for people with disability. Supported […]