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Welcome to No: 50 of THE PDCN BULLETIN. This Bulletin goes out to PDCN members and others who wish to receive it regularly by email. Internet links are included throughout the bulletin for further reading. Please forward this bulletin to anyone you know would welcome it.

Open: Wheelchair attachment to assist with shopping customer survey

For more information and a copy of the survey, please click here. Please email completed surveys to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Open: Risk of 'Good Intentions' Survey

The University of Sydney and Northcott Disability Services are seeking people aged 12 years or older with physical disability and their parents or carers, to take part in a research study called: The risk of ‘good intentions’. They would like to interview people about their experiences of receiving advice about living their everyday lives.

If you are interested in contributing, or to find out more please click here.

Open: Clothing needs for wheelchair users with spinal injury

A research student from the University of Sydney is investigating the key problems that wheelchair users with spinal injury have with clothing. The results of this study will assist in development of clothing that is aesthetically suited to a seated figure and also meets the functional and medical needs of the wearer.                                                                                                                                           

To complete the questionnaire please visit http://www.surveygizmo.com/s/220897/388sm

To take part in an interview or for more information about the project, please contact Imogen Howe  by email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or by phone on +61-437891659 (outside Australia) or 0437891659 (within Australia)  

Open: Sport and Recreation Survey

Australians love sport and active recreation but research has shown that people with disabilities participate less than the rest of the community. University of Technology Sydney would like to know whether or not you participate in sport and active recreation and the reasons for your participation. The findings will be used to review current approaches to sport and recreation and to improve access provisions. To find out more, please click here for more information on taking part in the survey.

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