<![CDATA[MF+A - News]]>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:22:43 +1100Weebly<![CDATA[Occupational therapists call for the removal of children from Nauru]]>Mon, 29 Oct 2018 20:46:16 GMThttps://www.michellefrench.com.au/news/occupational-therapists-call-for-the-removal-of-children-from-nauru
Australian occupational therapists have highlighted the tragedy of occupational deprivation occurring on our nation’s doorstep and its terrible effect on young children.
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]]><![CDATA[Google Maps Adds Wheelchair Accessible Routes]]>Thu, 22 Mar 2018 05:00:48 GMThttps://www.michellefrench.com.au/news/google-maps-adds-wheelchair-accessible-routes
Google has officially introduced wheelchair accessible routes in Google Maps. It is currently rolling out globally with Sydney being one of the first major cities to be included. Google plans to add more cities in coming months. Learn more...
]]><![CDATA[Accessible City]]>Wed, 14 Feb 2018 21:14:49 GMThttps://www.michellefrench.com.au/news/accessible-cityPicture
What would a truly disabled-accessible city look like?
Read the article...
]]><![CDATA[Calls to Overhaul NDIS to Better Accommodate Indigenous Australians]]>Thu, 08 Feb 2018 09:05:36 GMThttps://www.michellefrench.com.au/news/calls-to-overhaul-ndis-to-better-accommodate-indigenous-australiansPicture
A First Peoples advocacy group has called for an overhaul of the National Disability Insurance Scheme to better accommodate Indigenous people, after a study found ill-health and disability were driving psychological distress in older Indigenous Australians.
probonoaustralia.com.au
]]><![CDATA[National Park Access for Disability]]>Sat, 09 Dec 2017 02:46:40 GMThttps://www.michellefrench.com.au/news/national-park-access-for-disabilityPicture
Australia has a terrific array of National Parks. If you are planning to visit them with a disability, a little research can make your experience far more comfortable.
Visit this link for some tips:
Campground Disability Access
]]><![CDATA[Camping with a Disability]]>Sat, 09 Dec 2017 02:39:36 GMThttps://www.michellefrench.com.au/news/camping-with-a-disability
Is camping with a disability tricky?
Here are some tips to make it easier.
How to Camp with a Disability
]]><![CDATA[Rights for Consumers with Disability]]>Wed, 06 Dec 2017 05:47:39 GMThttps://www.michellefrench.com.au/news/rights-for-consumers-with-disability
Do you know your rights as a consumer with a disability?
There are resources to help you understand and use your rights.
Learn more about your rights
]]><![CDATA[Auditor Stands Up to Disability Agency]]>Tue, 24 Oct 2017 05:08:07 GMThttps://www.michellefrench.com.au/news/auditor-stands-up-to-disability-agency
An audit has identified a number of shortcomings and inconsistencies relating to the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) compliance with the laws governing its implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Read more...
]]><![CDATA[The Hibbot: Giving Children with CP the Chance to Walk]]>Mon, 16 Oct 2017 05:19:50 GMThttps://www.michellefrench.com.au/news/the-hibbot-giving-children-with-cp-the-chance-to-walk
]]><![CDATA[New diagnostic tool spots first signs of Parkinson's disease]]>Thu, 28 Sep 2017 19:56:40 GMThttps://www.michellefrench.com.au/news/new-diagnostic-tool-spots-first-signs-of-parkinsons-diseasePicture
RMIT University has developed new software to diagnose Parkinson’s. Read more…
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