NDIS NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY

<p>The National Awards for Disability Leadership will be presented during a global webcast (captioned) on Thursday 3 December. [Source: Disability Leadership Institute]</p>

Posted 3 years ago by Emily Erickson

Finalists announced for 2020 National Awards for Disability Leadership

Researchers, artists, advocates and volunteer organisations are among the 2020 National Awards for Disability Leadership... Read more

<p>Social enterprise The Sewing Basket has opened its fourth store. [Source: Supplied]</p>

Posted 3 years ago by Emily Erickson

Central Coast social enterprise creates disability employment opportunities

A social enterprise selling sewing and crafting supplies while providing employment for people with disability has... Read more

Employment

Posted 3 years ago by Emily Erickson

Wheelchair users to wear their personality on their wheels

Australian wheelchair users can now add a personal touch to their ‘wheels’ thanks to an Australian-first... Read more

Accessibility Transport

<p>The Disability Royal Commission has released its interim report [Source: DRC]</p>

Posted 3 years ago by Emily Erickson

Disability Royal Commission extension requested as Interim Report released

Chair of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability Ronald Sackville... Read more

<p>Working with a DES provider can assist employers in overcoming unconscious biases towards people with disability. [Source: iStock]</p>

Posted 4 years ago by Emily Erickson

Resolving unconscious bias towards people with disability in the workplace

OPINION – Unconscious biases towards people with disability are still negatively influencing the recruitment... Read more

Accessibility Employment

<p>LiveBig occupational therapist Jessica Suh says she loves that OT is person-centred and holistic. [Source: LiveBig]</p>

Posted 4 years ago by Emily Erickson

New educational video highlights role of occupational therapists ahead of National OT Week

A new educational video highlighting the work of occupational therapists has been released by National Disability... Read more

Conditions Industry Therapies

<p>The NDIA announced free Independent Assessments in August as part of the NDIS Service Improvement Plan. [Source: iStock]</p>

Posted 4 years ago by Emily Erickson

NDIS Participants to access free assessments as part of pilot

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Participants will have the opportunity to experience free independent... Read more

NDIS

<p>A UniSA virtual reality program will let children with intellectual disability practice a range of life skills in a safe and controlled environment. [Source: iStock]</p>

Posted 4 years ago by Emily Erickson

Virtual reality program a ‘game-changer’ for children with intellectual disabilities

Researchers at the University of South Australia (UniSA) have developed a new virtual reality (VR) program to help... Read more

Accessibility Research

<p>The Federal Government plans to introduce amendments to the Royal Commissions Act by Autumn 2021. [Source:iStock]</p>

Posted 4 years ago by Emily Erickson

Federal Government announces plan to better protect privacy during and after Royal Commission

Disability advocates have welcomed the Federal Government’s plan to amend the Royal Commissions Act to better protect... Read more

<p>4,100 tutors will be placed in Victorian schools next year to support students who have fallen behind in their education because of the pandemic and remote learning. [Source: iStock]</p>

Posted 4 years ago by Emily Erickson

Victorian tutor recruitment program needs strong autism focus says peak body

The Victorian Government’s pledge to recruit and deploy 4,100 tutors across the State’s schools in 2021 must be... Read more

Accessibility Autism Education

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