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World Cancer Day aims to support those with barriers to diagnosis and treatment
Tags Conditions Accessibility Health and Wellbeing Industry Government Posted 3 months ago by Anna ChristianPeople with disability who face barriers to accessing health care for cancer diagnosis and treatment are part of the... Read more
New resource aims to improve the experience of people with foot amputation
Tags Conditions Therapies Health and Wellbeing Advice Research Industry Posted 6 months ago by Anna ChristianThousands of people facing amputation could be better supported through the use of a new resource developed by experts... Read more
Disney princess with disability almost a dream come true
Tags Conditions Education Accessibility Posted 6 months ago by Anna ChristianFor Hannah Diviney, like so many other little girls, the world of Disney was one of adventures filled with characters... Read more
Lives of people with Down syndrome celebrated to raise awareness
Tags Conditions Down Syndrome Research Posted 7 months ago by Anna ChristianMore than 13,000 Australians living with Down syndrome are being celebrated this month as Down Syndrome Australia (DSA)... Read more
Study finds early intervention with infants can help to support neurodiversity
Tags Conditions Therapies Autism Research Early Intervention Posted 7 months ago by Anna ChristianA study led by Australian researchers has found evidence that early intervention with children before a diagnosis of... Read more
Disability Gateway website received positively by advocacy groups
Tags NDIS Conditions Therapies Accessibility Health and Wellbeing Mental Health Employment Accommodation Transport Government Posted 8 months ago by Anna ChristianKey advocacy groups believe a website designed to provide information about support to people with disability could be a... Read more
Accessibility is key to opportunity this Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week
Tags Conditions User Stories Accessibility Industry Posted 8 months ago by Anna ChristianBusinesses are being called on to recognise the value of being accessible to people with restricted mobility during... Read more
Speaking up about the right to communication this Speech Pathology Week
Tags Conditions Therapies Education Accessibility Health and Wellbeing Industry Posted 8 months ago by Anna ChristianThis week the speech pathology community is raising awareness of the rights of every person to be able to communicate. Read more
Brain Injury Awareness Week sends the message every brain injury is different
Tags Conditions Accessibility Health and Wellbeing Industry Posted 9 months ago by Anna ChristianOne in 40 Australians live with an acquired brain injury (ABI) and for those whose everyday lives are affected by such... Read more
People with disability in NSW group home diagnosed with COVID-19
Tags NDIS Conditions Health and Wellbeing Posted 9 months ago by Jesse NeillWith COVID-19 cases in New South Wales continuing to increase, there are growing concerns for vulnerable residents in a... Read more
Four out of five Australians with disability still without COVID-19 vaccine
Tags NDIS Conditions Therapies Accessibility Health and Wellbeing Government Royal Commission Posted 10 months ago by Jesse NeillWhile much of the focus has been on whether the Federal Government will mandate vaccinations for disability support... Read more
Parent-inclusive autism treatment starts national rollout
Tags NDIS Conditions Therapies Autism Accessibility Research Early Intervention Posted 11 months ago by Jesse NeillAn autism spectrum disorder (ASD) treatment that addresses both child behaviour and parent wellbeing has received... Read more
People with intellectual disability at greater risk of preventable hospitalisation
Tags NDIS Conditions Accessibility Health and Wellbeing Research Royal Commission Posted 11 months ago by Jesse NeillPeople with intellectual disability are more likely to unnecessarily end up in hospital for conditions that could... Read more
New app supporting Aussies living with young onset Parkinson's disease
Tags Conditions Accessibility Health and Wellbeing Advice Research Posted 1 year ago by Liz AldersladeThe launch of a new digital app and resource hub in conjunction with World Parkinson's Day on 11 April will be... Read more
Draft NDIS proposal leaks with drastic changes
Tags NDIS Conditions Government Posted 1 year agoA draft proposal of legislation changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was leaked to the media on... Read more
New health and wellbeing program helping NDIS participants lead a healthier lifestyle
Tags NDIS Conditions Health and Wellbeing Posted 1 year agoA new multi-discipline health program is making it easier for people with disability to achieve their health and... Read more
Celebrating disability at 2021 Adelaide Fringe: Shows to watch
Tags Conditions Autism Accessibility Posted 1 year ago by Emily EricksonWhile the Adelaide Fringe will look a bit different in 2021, there is still plenty of entertainment to be enjoyed in... Read more
Vision Australia brings LEGO® Braille Bricks to Australia
Tags Conditions Therapies Education Posted 1 year agoChildren with low vision will now be able to enjoy the experience of LEGO® thanks to new LEGO® Braille Bricks, brought... Read more
Australian bra invention helping all women dress independently with dignity
Tags NDIS Conditions Accessibility Posted 1 year agoWomen with disability or physical limitations from illness, temporary injury or surgery can now dress more independently... Read more
Survey seeks to understand COVID-19 impact on blind and low vision Australians
Tags Conditions Research Posted 1 year agoNew research is underway to help better understand how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Australia’s blind and low... Read more