More than 65 per cent of calls to Triple Zero (000) are made from mobile phones. Sometimes, callers don't know their exact location – they might be on a long stretch of road with no familiar landmarks, or they may simply be unaware of the name of the street they are on. Obviously, the location of the caller is a critical piece of information required…
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NDIA Draft Strategic Plan available for comment
A draft of the National Disability Insurance Agency's strategic plan 2013 - 2016 has been released.
Read full articleNDIS launch sites to be renamed trial sites
The federal government has changed the way it describes launch sites for the national disability insurance scheme, suggesting there may be a change to its roll out timetable.
Read full articleHome and Community Care (HACC) Home Modifications Review
The online survey for the HACC Home modifications, Home Maintenance and Goods and Equipment Services provided to older people is now available.
Read full articleCalling all people who celebrate their 65th birthday this year
The organising group for HUMAN RIGHTS DAY (10th December) is looking for people who were born in 1948 and are therefore as old as the Declaration of Human Rights. They intend to celebrate the 65th birthday of the Declaration of Human Rights on the 10th December in the Launceston Mall between 3pm and 4.30pm.
Read full articleCelebrate the 21st International Day of People with Disability on 3rd December.
The NDIA offices (formerly DisabilityCare) around Tasmania will be having an Open Doors Afternoon from 2 to 4pm with guest speaker Heather Anderson.
Read full articleMetro Tasmania designated wheelchair accessible services in Hobart
From Sunday 3 November 2013, Metro Tasmania will be re-introducing designated wheelchair accessible services in Hobart. These services are guaranteed to be provided using a wheelchair accessible bus and will be indicated by a wheelchair symbol on timetables.
Read full articleISSUES PAPER LAUNCH: Inclusion in Education: towards equality for students with disability.
Children with Disability Australis is interested in hearing from students and families who are willing to be involved with media interviews about inclusive education.
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