The Qld not-for-profit on a mission to open sport to all

Queensland not-for-profit Sporting Wheelies has made active living accessible to all, by enabling team sports and providing rehabilitation for those living with physical disabilities.

Recovawear Adaptive T-shirt for post-surgery, pain management or upper limb injury

Recovawear provides clothing solutions for injured or post-operative patients who might have difficulty dressing themselves.

Overdose report reveals hidden health crisis

Australia's Annual Overdose Report 2020 reveals that — for the fifth year running — more than 2000 Australians lost their lives due to overdose.

Virtual gaming helps rehab patients get back on their feet

A global trial into the effects of digital devices in rehabilitation has found that virtual reality video games, activity monitors and handheld computer devices can help people stand and walk.

Neuro-know-how, for every journey

Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) has been supporting kids and adults with cerebral palsy for over 70 years, which has provided the organisation with extraordinary insight into other physical and neurological conditions.

Breakthrough in knee replacement recovery

A $29 set of exercise peddles is more effective at knee replacement rehabilitation than traditional rehab programs, and could save Australia $25m a year. 

Treating insomnia improves back pain

A new study has found that treatment for insomnia can help to reduce back pain, further enforcing the complex link between sleep and pain.

DK City Zinger wheelchair

At only 18 kg, the Zinger wheelchair is claimed to be the lightest weighted electric folding chair in the world.

Amazing outcomes thanks to early intervention

Physiotherapist Nicki Stuart delights in Anika Facer's zest for life and said she is a great example of the benefits of early intervention and neuroplasticity.

Local drug action teams to find cracks in the ice

Federal money is on finding a community-based solution to ice and other drugs of addiction.

FactCheck: it's true – WA has the nation's highest rate of methamphetamine use

Western Australia's state Labor leader Mark McGowan was quoted as saying "we have the worst rate of methamphetamine usage in the country". It's true.

RNs to go from aged care in NSW - nurses appeal

TODAY, Tuesday, 17 May, members of the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) and community supporters will gather outside the Minister for Health’s office to demand the state government repeal its decision to remove registered nurses from nursing homes throughout NSW.   NSWNMA Assistant General Secretary, Judith Kiejda, local aged care nurses and a community aged care advocate will address the crowd to highlight the important role registered nurses have in these care settings.   A few weeks ago, NSW Minister for Health, Jillian Skinner, advised of her decision to remove the legal requirement for a registered nurse on site at all times in aged care facilities where there are people with high care needs.

Good mental health from day one

On Our Agenda: Young People in Aged Care

The Senate report into residental care arrangements for young people with severe disabilities was released last month with the ultimate outcome of founding a ‘joint taskforce’ for young people living in aged care.

Palliative Care Funding Available to Aged Care Facilities

Federal Government will fund aged care facilities throughout Australia to form collaborative ties with palliative care services through the Decision Assist Linkages project.