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OT position at the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC)
Click here to read more about the OT position at RIDBC.
NDIS webinar on Assistive Technology (AT)
NDIS have recorded a webinar they hosted on Assistive Technology: Wheelchairs, aids and devices. The panel discusses recent changes to AT processes and resources, how to prepare for a planning meeting with AT needs, and how to escalate urgent issues […]
ASID position paper on Intellectual Disability and complex needs
Professor Leanne Dowse presents on ASID’s position paper on Intellectual Disability and complex needs. View the presentation here.
Q&A Panel: Report writing in the NDIS
Our current SPOT on DD President, Rene, and Executive Member, Kim, had the privilege of sitting on a Uniting Q&A panel on the topic of report writing in the NDIS. Click here to watch it.
NDIS should fund health supports, says Tribunal
An interesting article on a momentous decision by the tribunal in relation to the feeding needs for people with a disability. Click here to read it.
Resources for disability transport
Mobility Engineering is a supplier for disability transport products. They have helpful videos on their Youtube channel regarding child safety harnesses, restraints, wheelchair transport and other products. Click here to access their Youtube channel. MACA – Mobility and Accessibility for […]
Australian Society for Intellectual Disability (ASID) position statements
The ASID has released position statements regarding Intellectual Disability and Complex Needs. Click here to read more about it and for the background paper.
Resources for Restrictive Practices
There are some great resources on this website including the zero tolerance program. There is some online training that is worth a look.
Mealtime Management Practice Package
This resource was developed by Family and Community Services in 2014. The package was designed to provide information on the mealtime management for nurses working with people with disabilities in order to promote consistent and efficient best practice.