There was a big focus in this year’s 2024 Federal Budget for people with disability on the back of massive changes that have been proposed by the Government to get the NDIS back on track. With more than one in six Australians living with disability, it is more important than ever to keep moving towards […]
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5 Netflix TV Shows that Highlight the Impact of Disability At Ability Partners, we love kicking back on the couch and bingeing the best that TV has to offer. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of 5 Netflix TV shows that highlight the impact of disability. From heartfelt personal accounts to hilarious and captivating storylines,
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The NDIS Cultural and Linguistics Strategy has been announced to support people with disability and a Cultural and Linguistics Diversity (CALD) background, to better access and learn about the scheme. The new NDIS Cultural and Linguistics Strategy aims to achieve the following: Make it easier for Cultural and Linguistic Diversity (CALD) communities to participate in
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Each month at Ability Partners, our hard-working Occupational Therapists gather to present, analyse and discuss different journal articles. In April 2024, the group talked about strengths based practice for enhancing mental health for autistic people. They recently covered the following journal: Holmes, L., Goebel, R., Hollingue, C., Zhu, S., Zhang, H., Shan, W., … Rothman,
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The NDIA has released their new Participant Employment Strategy 2024-2026 in a continued effort to improve employment outcomes for people with disability. The Participant Employment Strategy Action Plan includes 16 priority actions over the next 3 years with four focus areas. They include: Quality Planning Priority Actions Build and measure staff capability Improve
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The Sydney Royal Easter Show is making its long-awaited return, and this year is set to be their best one yet! Get ready to get up close and personal with the best of Australia’s agriculture, watch an event and grab yourself a show bag with this Easter Show accessibility guide. With the iconic event kicking
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The final report of the Independent NDIS Review conducted has been released with 26 recommendations and 139 supporting actions for the NDIS to implement. An independent review was undertaken to restore trust and confidence for NDIS participants and to improve experiences and outcomes. The Australian Government and states and territories have committed to reforming the
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What is EDNA? Elements by Dynamic Neural Arts (EDNA) is a tablet touchscreen device Ability Partners send to your home that allows you to complete intense, engaging therapy on your terms. Our specialist Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists use this cutting edge technology to rehabilitate your upper limb function. How does EDNA work? EDNA is therapy
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Navigating the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can be a challenging journey for participants, particularly when it comes to appealing decisions made by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) regarding allocated funding. The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) process serves as a crucial avenue for those dissatisfied with their plan outcomes. In the past, the AAT
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