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A local Sutherland Shire based company called Aevum Physiotherapy has just invested around a million dollars in advanced neurological therapy equipment to provide sufferers of neurological conditions in Sydney with unparalleled access to the world’s best equipment. Local hospitals do not have anything like this technology supporting neurological therapy. This includes one of the world’s … Continued
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People with Disability Australia (PWDA) has called the passing of the NDIS Amendment Bill through the Senate “devastating,” citing deep concerns about its impact on NDIS participants and the disability community. PWDA believes these changes will make it harder for people with disability to access the essential supports they need to live full and independent lives. … Continued
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STEPS Pathways College invites prospective students and their families and carers to attend its upcoming Open Day at 8.30am on Thursday 18 September at its George St, Caloundra campus. STEPS Pathways College is the first and only of its kind in the southern hemisphere, providing unparalleled learning opportunities and life experiences to young adults … Continued
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Disability support workers are demanding the National Disability Insurance Agency take responsibility and immediately crackdown on dodgy providers who rip them off. The Australian Services Union estimates that up to 10 per cent of NDIS providers are underpaying their support workers by classifying them at lower award rates, and pocketing the difference of up to … Continued
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Disability support workers are demanding the National Disability Insurance Agency take responsibility and immediately crackdown on dodgy providers who rip them off. The Australian Services Union estimates that up to one in ten NDIS providers are underpaying their support workers by classifying them at lower award rates, and pocketing the difference of up to … Continued
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URGENT MEDIA CALL Major Event Friday 16 August 2024 The Perth Disability Connection Expo, Sponsored by St Jude’s NDIS 930 AM TODAY – Opening on stage in side hall 6 at Perth Convention Centre 10am Door Stop Opening and Ribbon Pull Opening Event to Visitors Invitation to all TV Print Radio Event: … Continued
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FRIDAY 16 AUGUST 2024 World’s oldest Imperial Processional Dragon shows a new way to share its history Bendigo’s Golden Dragon Museum – home of the world’s oldest Imperial Processional Dragon – will provide unprecedented access to the Deaf and hard of hearing community through the Golden Dragon Museum Auslan Self-Guided Tour, a series … Continued
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Australia’s second oldest not-for-profit organisation today launched the most ambitious innovation in its 164-year history – a $75million state-of-the-art facility custom-built for people with hearing and vision loss. The NextSense centre for innovation will not only deliver best-in-class services, it will also be a home for sharing research and practical knowledge across Australia and the … Continued
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EMBARGOED UNTIL 7 AUGUST 2024 People with disability are facing alarming levels of exclusion at work, causing many to avoid sharing their disability status with their employer, according to a report released today by Diversity Council Australia (DCA) in collaboration with Australian Disability Network. The Disability Data at Work report highlights the critical role of … Continued
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The Committee will hold a public hearing on Friday for an inquiry into the National Redress Scheme to hear from knowmore Legal Service, who provide free legal advice and support to people applying for redress, and survivors about their experience accessing the Scheme. The inquiry is looking into a range of areas, including: The experience of First … Continued
