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New app supporting Aussies living with young onset Parkinson's disease
Tags Conditions Accessibility Health and Wellbeing Advice Research Posted 1 week 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 benefitin… Read more
Draft NDIS proposal leaks with drastic changes
Tags NDIS Conditions Government Posted 3 weeks agoA draft proposal of legislation changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was leaked to the media on F… Read more
New health and wellbeing program helping NDIS participants lead a healthier lifestyle
Tags NDIS Conditions Health and Wellbeing Posted 2 months agoA new multi-discipline health program is making it easier for people with disability to achieve their health and wellbei… Read more
Celebrating disability at 2021 Adelaide Fringe: Shows to watch
Tags Conditions Autism Accessibility Posted 2 months ago by Emily EricksonWhile the Adelaide Fringe will look a bit different in 2021, there is still plenty of entertainment to be enjoyed in per… Read more
Vision Australia brings LEGO® Braille Bricks to Australia
Tags Conditions Therapies Education Posted 2 months agoChildren with low vision will now be able to enjoy the experience of LEGO® thanks to new LEGO® Braille Bricks, brought t… Read more
Australian bra invention helping all women dress independently with dignity
Tags NDIS Conditions Accessibility Posted 2 months 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 3 months agoNew research is underway to help better understand how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Australia’s blind and low visi… Read more
Disability podcasts, books and Netflix shows to binge these summer holidays
Tags Conditions Autism Posted 4 months ago by Emily EricksonLooking for something new to watch, listen to or read these holidays? We’ve rounded up some books, podcasts, series and … Read more
Eight sensory Christmas crafts for kids
Tags Conditions Therapies Autism Posted 4 months agoSensory play includes any activity that stimulates a child's senses: touch, smell, taste, movement, balance, sight and h… Read more
New resources to support best practice assessment and diagnosis of autism
Tags NDIS Conditions Autism Advice Research Posted 4 months agoClinicians and the broader autism community can now access a suite of resources to help them understand and learn more a… Read more
World-first sensory journey to portray what it’s like living with a disability
Tags Conditions User Stories Education Posted 4 months agoAustralian disability and aged care support network Mable has launched the world’s first podcast reflecting the personal… Read more
Invisible disability stigma driving workers to hide conditions
Tags Conditions Accessibility Employment Posted 4 months agoIn the lead up to International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) on Thursday 3rd December, employment service provi… Read more
Fearless Australians smash disability stereotypes in new film series
Tags Conditions User Stories Autism Down Syndrome Accessibility Posted 4 months agoSix short films showcasing fearless Australians living with disability premiered on International Day of People with Dis… Read more
New TV series encourages schools to explore disability and inclusion
Tags Conditions Autism Education Accessibility Mental Health Posted 4 months agoAustralian high schools are encouraged to mark International Day of People with Disability, celebrated this Thursday 3rd… Read more
New educational video highlights role of occupational therapists ahead of National OT Week
Tags Conditions Therapies Industry Posted 5 months agoA new educational video highlighting the work of occupational therapists has been released by National Disability Insura… Read more
Speech Pathology Week shines a light on ‘hidden’ disability
Tags Conditions Therapies Posted 7 months ago by Rebecca St ClairAcross Australia, there are 1.2 million people living with some form of communication disability, which statistics say c… Read more
Trauma specialists on hand to support people with disability at Commission
Tags Conditions Accessibility Mental Health Posted 9 months ago by Rebecca St ClairAs the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability prepares to resume hear… Read more
Researchers ask children with autism to tell them their strengths
Tags Conditions Autism Accessibility Research Posted 9 months ago by Rebecca St ClairIn what has been an Australian-first study, Queensland's Griffith University researchers have explored what children wit… Read more
Auslan to be included on next Census as language option
Tags Conditions Accessibility Posted 9 months ago by Rebecca St ClairThe 2021 National Census will, for the first time, include Auslan as a language option following unsuccessful attempts i… Read more
Last chance to take part in autism survey
Tags NDIS Conditions Autism Accessibility Posted 9 months ago by Rebecca St ClairAustralians with autism, their families and carers were urged to have their say about their experiences of living with t… Read more