Congratulations go to Technical Aid to the Disabled ACT who recently won the Social Inclusion award at the 2011 Australian National Disability awards.
Nominations for the awards more than doubled this year, with more than 400 received from community and not-for-profit organisations, businesses and local governments and disability advocates across the country.
Among its products are the Kinetic Stander which was created and made by TADACT volunteers and allows children with cerebral palsy to stand up by bearing the weight of their body on their hips. It won the 2010 Australian Institute of Project Management Award in the Not-for-Profit category within the ACT.
Another TADACT product is a customised bicycle which provides a new level of independence to children with a disability by making it easier for them to ride. Modifications can include postural supports, belts, foot cups, towbars, modified handlebars and stabiliser wheels.

Congratulations go to other award winners:

• Prime Minister’s Outstanding Achievement Award— Mr John Walsh AM
• Minister’s Lifelong Achievement Award—Frank Hall-Bentick, Richmond, Vic
• Young Disability Challenge Award—Katrina Lancaster, Parramatta, NSW
• Business Award—Alcoa Aluminium Smelter, Geelong, Vic
• Local Government Award—City of Mandurah, WA
• Social Inclusion Award—Technical Aid to the Disabled Incorporated, ACT
• Inclusive and Accessible Communities Award—Housing Choices Australia, Melbourne, Vic.
• Health and Wellbeing Award—Parks Victoria, Melbourne, Vic
• Yooralla Media Award for Excellence—Nance Haxton, Ethelton, SA