by admin | Feb 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
AN AMPUTEE whose beloved bicycle was stolen while visiting Launceston has been overwhelmed with support. Marc Burri lost his right leg after he was pulled under a train in Switzerland when he was 19. The traumatic accident also damaged his left foot, both kidneys, his...
by admin | Feb 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
Minister for the NDIS, Stuart Robert, today announced more flexibility and increased choice for participants accessing transport funding in their plans. From 1 March 2020, NDIS participants will be able to flexibly use their plan’s core support funding to claim...
by admin | Feb 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
The current bushfire disasters will have a significant and ongoing impact upon the mental health of the families and friends of those who have lost property or loved ones, who no longer have a home, and the local communities where businesses, livestock, wildlife and...
by admin | Feb 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
The National Disability Insurance Agency has overseen a three-fold spending increase on external contractors, recruiters and lawyers as it copes with a flood of new participants in the $22bn disability scheme. To combat a “dramatic surge” in the number of National...
by admin | Feb 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
Many of our members will have met or been assisted by Melissa Noonan the CEO of Limbs 4 Life, the national body representing Amputees. Melissa’s contribution and significant service to people with a disability. Melissa was awarded the: MEMBER (AM) IN THE GENERAL...
