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Don't DIS my ABILITY



Woman holding out her handsDon't forget International Day of People with a Disability on 3 December.

There's a huge number of events in the lead up to, and on the day. From concerts, exhibitions, open days, film festivals, BBQs, sports - event a walk/roll to the top of Mount Kosciuszko!

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National Disability Insurance Scheme



Thanks to everyone who has supported the proposal for a National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Dozens of major Australian disability service providers have endorsed the scheme, which will be presented to the National Disability Strategy on 1 December. 

Many people with a disability and their families and taken the time to write their story and how their lives could be changed by an NDIS.  It's not

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New one-off payment



From 8 to 19 December 2008, pensioners, families, seniors, people with disability, carers and veterans will be provided with financial assistance through the lump sum Economic Security Strategy payment.

Financial assistance for pensioners, seniors, people with disability, carers and veterans

Will be paid to people, who, on 14 October 2008, received one of the following payments:

  • Age
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Freedom Wheels



Freedom Wheels is a fantastic customised bike program, which modifies standard push bikes for children with a disability. These modifications could include outrigger wheels, hand supports, footcups, handmits or special handlebars.

In NSW, the program is offered through TAD (Technical Aid to the Disabled). It's now also available through TAD in Queensland and Victoria

TAD creates these highly

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Robyn Cummins and Erin Casey

Robyn Cummins and Erin Casey


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