A research team from the University of Wollongong Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, recently completed a project, in collaboration with the Assistive Technology Suppliers Australia (ATSA), to […]
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Government commits to early autism pilot
Two intervention pilots will be part of a new $22.2 million funding program with a focus on infants showing early signs of autism. Up to 1500 babies, aged from nine […]
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Apple previews new accessibility features
Apple has announced software updates for cognitive, vision, hearing and mobility accessibility, along with innovative tools for people who are nonspeaking or at risk of losing their ability to speak. […]
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Budget update: ‘Getting the NDIS back on track’
Funding to the tune of almost $1 billion dollars to reform the NDIS were announced in the 2023-24 Budget. A commitment of $910 million over four years is aimed at […]
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New allied health provider opens in WA
Allied health provider, LiveBig, has expanded its services to Perth for people with disability. In its initial launch phase, LiveBig will offer physiotherapy services to people with disability on a […]
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‘Sensory Inclusive’ destination status planned for Phillip Island
Phillip Island is planning to become the first tourist town in Australia to become ‘sensory inclusive’ with dozens of businesses being trained in identifying sensory overload that will make shops, […]
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NDIS facing a reboot
The NDIS is set to get a major overhaul with systemic reforms announced to get the scheme back on track that includes an autism pilot program focusing on early treatment. […]
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New autism research has positive NDIS cost implications
New autism research shows that therapy commenced in infancy may reduce early developmental disability to the point where a childhood clinical autism diagnosis was two-thirds less likely, that also results […]
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Taxi troubles rife for people with disability
Issues with the Smartcard, too few wheelchair accessible taxis (WATs) and long wait times are making ‘catching a cab’ a major problem for people with disability in NSW. An online […]
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AUStism 2023 speaker series in Sydney and Melbourne
Autism Awareness Australia is bringing speakers from around the country to share their autism experiences and advice with programs in Sydney and Melbourne, coinciding with World Autism Awareness Day. The […]
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Study exploring link between diet and multiple sclerosis
Curtin University is investigating the largely unknown role of diet, including ultra-processed foods, fish and dairy products, in the onset of multiple sclerosis (MS) in children. Lead researcher Dr Eleanor […]
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Australians to walk 800 million steps for autism
The annual ‘Walk for autism’ charity event, hosted by Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect), has been launched with thousands of people preparing to walk 10,000 steps a day over eight days, […]