In the Media
Books on a sightless teddy and his trusty guide dog show blindness is no barrier to adventure
The adventures of blind teddy bear Edward and his faithful guide dog Tuesday, penned by author Fran Underhill, are showing young people that a disability is not a handicap.
Site work starts on Australia-first dementia village
Work starts on Australia-first dementia village backed by industry superfund HESTA.
NSW Government introduces ageing and disability commissioner to 'stamp out' abuse
NSW will introduce an independent ageing and disability commissioner with powers to issue search warrants and trigger investigations to help "stamp out" abuse.
App Improving Health Outcomes For Wheelchair Users Given $500,000 in Funding
An innovative sensor app that helps improve health outcomes for wheelchair users has received $500,000 funding, and will be piloted in NSW.
International Day of People with Disability
To celebrate International Day of People with Disability, here's a short video of National Disability Services (NDS) and NDP staff sharing what they love about their jobs, and some myths about their disability. Check out NDP's CPD Coordinator Isabelle!
Institutional investors head into $5b disability housing sector
Institutional infrastructure investors are tapping into an emerging $5 billion specialised disability housing sector under the NDIS.
Disability Sector Calls For $220 Million Industry Investment Fund
New research from National Disability Services (NDS) reveals three quarters of disability service providers believed the NDIS is not working well. NDS CEO Chris Tanti calls on the government to urgently invest $220 million into the sector through an Industry Investment Fund.
Call for more disability support for WA’s regional areas
The disability sector hopes that more support for WA regional and remote areas will be reflected in the yet to be developed State Disability Plan.
Kurt Fearnley named NSW Australian of the Year 2019
Three-time Paralympic gold medallist Kurt Fearnley has been named the 2019 NSW Australian of the Year.
‘Star Blast’ junior league opens the door for children with a disability
Star Blast, a new junior league in Perth, provides cricketing opportunities for children with a disability through an integrated pathway model.
