Since the National Disability Insurance Agency set up new operational guidelines for assistance animals last year, Vision Australia has expressed concern for how they are affecting its clients’ lives. There […]
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Posted inEducation
Key findings emerge from autism longitudinal study
One of the largest and longest studies following children on the spectrum over time has been released. The Longitudinal study of Australian Students with Autism (LASA), documented the educational and […]
Posted inEmployment
Door closes on poor performing DES providers
Skilled staff lost to the disability employment industry following government overhaul.
Posted inNDIS
NDIS needs ‘The Big Fix’
“The NDIS needs fixing.” These opening words from NDIS Minister Bill Shorten in his address to the National Disability Summit, summed up what has been tumultuous few days for the scheme […]
Posted inNews
Report highlights need for safer use of medicines
Among the many challenges faced by people with disability is the safety use of medicines. To address this the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has launched it its Medicine Safety […]
Posted inAssistive Technology
More hope for people with brain injury
Rapid advances in mapping the brain are delivering more hope to people with brain injury, neurosurgeon Dr Charlie Teo said. “By mapping the brain, we now know which parts of […]
Posted inNews
New online resource for people with brain injury
The Social Brain Toolkit is a set of online tools developed to help people with brain injury and their support networks to communicate, face to face or online, after a […]
Posted inCommunity Affairs
Feedback sought on national guideline for children with autism
Autism CRC is seeking community feedback on the draft of Australia’s first national guideline for supporting children with autism and their families. The National Guideline builds on Autism CRC’s landmark […]
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National Deafblind wraps its first conference in six years
Professional collaborations, learning outcomes, educational opportunities and building connections within the deafblind community were highlighted at the 11th National Deafblind Conference held recently in Fremantle, Western Australia. The theme of […]
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Getting the NDIS ‘back on track’
While there are positive aspects around the NDIS, communication between the National Disability Insurance Agency, services providers, advocates, carers and people with disability was not happening as it should, according […]
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Disability community left wanting from the NSW Budget
Accessible and affordable housing and better support during national emergencies were not addressed in the NSW Budget. Physical Disability Council of New South Wales (PDCN) CEO, Serena Ovens, said the […]
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New products on show at ATSA Expo
Solutions for helping adults and children with daily living challenges were among the many new products on show at the recent ATSA Expo in Sydney. From the latest in AT, […]