TAS director Bruce Francombe has a second life as a volunteer Lighthouse keeper Recently returned from Maatsuyker Island Bruce and his wife Kate have now taken up relief duties at Bruny Island “Kate and I arrived home in mid-March after six months living in isolation...
Physical Disabilities may be caused by an amputation, an injury or a congenital condition. Disabilities can also result from medical conditions (eg stroke, arthritis or multiple sclerosis etc.). A person with a disability refers to anyone with physical limitations,...
The review was carried out late last year to look at what changes to the legislation were needed to establish timeframes for key NDIS processes. It also looked at what else needed to be done to get the NDIS working better for participants and their families. You...
Devastating bushfires continue to burn across large parts of Australia and Tasmania If you’ve been impacted by these bushfires, don’t be concerned about your tax affairs. The ATO is encouraging small business operators to concentrate on recovery. A recent post...
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...
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...
