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Published 20th January 2020
What is the Washbasins in Public Accessible Bathrooms study about? We are seeking to understand the needs and preferences of wheelchair users in rela...
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Published 16th January 2020
Australias bushfire crisis is increasing homelessness across the country and anti-poverty groups are warning of the major challenges this poses for lo...
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This bushfire season has shocked Australia, and indeed the world. When disaster strikes people with disability can find themselves the most at risk a...
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On Tuesday, I gave an interview on ABC radio where the presenter asked me about the limits to Australian generosity, fundraising fatigue and the futur...
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The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission is now the single regulator of aged care services and the primary point of contact for aged care providers...
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Aged care provider peak bodies have raised concerns about the sectors unsustainability in the wake of StewartBrowns recent report showing a further de...
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The amount of aged care homes operating at a loss has tipped over 50 per cent for the first time, StewartBrowns latest report on the financial perform...
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Following initial confusion, the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has released a statement clarifying Assistive Technology (AT) funding sup...
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Published 14th January 2020
If you are an NDIS participant or provider that has been affected by thebushfiresand need assistance with disability supports and to find current offi...
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A couple of weeks ago we ran a story about the treatment of the family home in rural areas with regards to the pension means test. Not surprisingly, i...
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The peak body for older Australians has blasted the federal government over official data showing 112,237 people still waiting for a home care package...
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Western Australian mining billionaire Andrew Twiggy Forrest and his wife Nicola have announced a $70 million bushfire relief package, marking the sing...
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A research assistant at the University of Sydney by day, Tutts career has always been guided by a passion for the natural world. He knows that unless...
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The devastation of the Australian bushfires has generated anoutpouring of generosityamongst Australians. We have been giving directly to charities su...
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Despite the influx of generosity in response to the bushfires, there is significant scepticism towards charities supporting the effort. Here, Richenda...
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In this edition:- Advice in an emergency- Support after an emergency- Information inEasy Read and FAQ's- Urgent Assistive Technology repairs- Payments...
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Published 7th January 2020
Financial pressures and too much red tape were among the key findings to emerge from National Disability Services (NDS) latestState of the Disability ...
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The rise of smart products in homes is changing the way many people live. For people with disabilities these items are not only improving accessibilit...
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Changes to the NDIS Provider Registration Rules will simplify registration and the disproportionate regulatory burden placed on some NDIS providers wi...
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Warehousing. When I first began working in the area of ageing and spirituality nearly 10 years ago, this was the term that Professor Elizabeth MacKinl...
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The aged care system needs a national network of government-funded multi-disciplinary hospital outreach services to support aged care recipients in th...
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Published 6th January 2020
Fire safety of hospitals - a guide for designers This document has been prepared to give all designers a better understanding of the key areas of hos...
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For the latest information about fire danger ratings, total fire bans and current bush and grassfires, visit the NSW RuralFire ServiceWebsite here.
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There will be fatalities! Its not if, but when! Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) first rolled out in 2013 and is aimed at designing houses f...
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