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<p>Dog-assisted therapy uses highly trained labradors, like Grady, to help children achieve their therapy goals. [Source: Kites Children&#8217;s Therapy]</p>
Posted 3 years ago by Emily Erickson

Tasmanian disability provider launches State’s first dog-assisted therapy program

Tasmanian disability provider Kites Children’s Therapy has launched the State’s first dog-assisted therapy program... Read more

Therapies
<p>The new Uber MPTP subsidy covers 50 percent of the cost of eligible participants’ trips up to $60. [Source: iStock]</p>
Posted 3 years ago by Emily Erickson

Uber announces subsidised trips for people with accessibility needs in Victoria

Victorians with disability and accessibility needs now have more subsidised transport options due to a partnership... Read more

Accessibility Transport
<p>A focus group run by La Trobe University will explore how &#8216;Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) technologies&#8217; could benefit people with disability. [Source: AFDO]</p>
Posted 3 years ago by Emily Erickson

People with disability wanted for a focus group on futuristic vehicles

The Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) and La Trobe University are calling for expressions of... Read more

Accessibility Research Transport
<p>The Vision Australia COVID Normal survey​ is open to anybody who is blind or has low vision across Australia. [Source: iStock]</p>
Posted 3 years ago by Emily Erickson

Survey seeks to understand COVID-19 impact on blind and low vision Australians

New research is underway to help better understand how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Australia’s blind and low... Read more

Conditions Research
<p>All members of the Queensland band The KingStones are NDIS participants. [Source: KingStones Music]</p>
Posted 3 years ago by Emily Erickson

Aussie band has big plans for 2021 thanks to NDIS support

After a successful 2020, Australian band The KingStones, who are all National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)... Read more

Education NDIS User Stories
<p>Disability care staff and residents are a top priority group for the COVID-19 vaccination. [Source: iStock]</p>
Posted 3 years ago by Emily Erickson

Disability care staff and residents among first to receive COVID-19 vaccine

The Pfizer vaccine and AstraZeneca vaccine will be delivered to the population over a five-phase priority system that is... Read more

Government
<p>Approximately 13,000 new SDA places now exist or are in the pipeline across Australia. [Source: iStock]</p>
Posted 3 years ago by Emily Erickson

Report shows rapid but not equal growth in Specialist Disability Accommodation in Australia

The growth of Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) in Australia is promising but still behind demand, according to... Read more

Accommodation NDIS
<p>The expanded IPS program will allow over 6000 young people under the age of 25 experiencing mental illness to receive specialist vocational and employment support . [Source: iStock]</p>
Posted 3 years ago by Emily Erickson

Breaking down workforce barriers for people with a disability and mental illness

The Federal Government has announced an additional $45.7 million investment to extend two programs dedicated to helping... Read more

Employment Government Mental Health
<p>The number of accessible beaches across Australia increases every year. [Source: iStock]</p>
Posted 3 years ago by Emily Erickson

Summer holiday activities for kids with disability

With summer school holidays comes new routines and less structure for children with disability. Whether you’re... Read more

Accessibility Autism
<p>2020 was definitely a unique year with many struggles but Australia weathered it better than most. [Source: iStock]</p>
Posted 3 years ago by Emily Erickson

The staff at Talking Disability wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

It’s been a difficult year for everyone this year, and like so many businesses, DPS, the company behind Talking... Read more

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