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Link Disability Magazine June 2021
June 2021
Page 81: Makeathon making solutions for people with disability.
Israeli-inspired makeathon makes a difference
June 2021
AROUND one billion people or 15 per cent of the world live with some form of disability, including millions of individuals and families
who face barriers to life-changing products.
How volunteers engineered a frame to help Charlie walk hands-free
June 2021
Until recently Charlie Scholten had never been able to walk while holding his mum or dad's hand.
People who make the DIF: Debbie Dadon AM
April 2021
People who make the DIF features Melbourne philanthropist Debbie Dadon AM who established Tikkun Olam Makers, or TOM: Melbourne, in 2016.
The Australian Jewish News
6 Dec 2019
TOM develops assistive technology solutions for people living with disabilities to make life more accessible.
TOM Makeathon comes to Ballarat to help Jo improve her independence
The Courier - 1 Dec 2019
Jo Smith put on her shoes independently for the first time in more than 20 years last Sunday.
TOM makeathon makes life better
Ballarat Times - 28 Nov 2019
Need-Knowers, a new addition to the lexicon of innovation and challenge solving, was mentioned often at the TOM: Ballarat 48 Hour Makethon last weekend.
TOM begins in Ballarat
Ballarat Times - 15 Nov 2019
A recent Makeathon has kick-started innovation in disability technologies.
TOM Melbourne brings Makeathon weekend to Ballarat
The Courier - 5 Nov 2019
Ballarat resident Jo Smith is hoping a weekend 'makeathon' with a team of innovators will result in improvements to her independence.
ABC Radio Ballarat
Nov 2019
Imagine having a relatively simple task that everyday you couldn't manage. An absolute frustration for you, not for other people, just you.
Link Magazine
Aug 2019 | Volume 28 Issue 4
Fourteen-year-old Dati can now eat independently thanks to the TOM: Melbourne Makeathon.
Moonshot in Search of Boldness
eJewish Philanthropy - 23 Jun 2019
The early twenty first century represents a unique time in the history of the Jewish People.
Why this toothbrush is making Ballarat's Joanne Smith smile
The Courier - 8 Jun 2019
All Joanne Smith wanted was the chance to brush her own teeth but first she needed a little help from others.
TOM returns for third makeathon
The Australian Jewish News - 31 May 2019
This past weekend, 100 engineers, technology and health professionals came together to help those living with a disability...
Just ask the question: Barriers to disability employment
Pro Bono Australia - 29 May 2019
When Kelly Schulz, who has been legally blind since birth, was offered her first job at the end of an interview, she was thrilled.
9 News Australia
26 May 2019
From eating independently, to using gym equipment - there are many everyday tasks most of us take for granted.
Radio 3AW
26 May 2019
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Design offering easier life for disabled
24 May 2019
Brushing teeth is a pretty simple task for most people, but for one Victorian woman it's a challenge too great.
Get smart on disability
21 May 2019
Creative problem-solving teams will join forces this week in a brainstorming blitz to tackle challenges faced by people living with disabilities.
ABC Radio National
8 Apr 2019
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The Project
8 Dec 2017
This is Vince - he wants to invent cool stuff from everyday materials. And this is Beau - he just wants to be able to hold a gold club again.
Tech's a cab sav-iour
Herald Sun - 8 Dec 2017
Amputee Mandy McCracken pours a welcome glass of wine thanks to the efforts of engineers and technology experts at the second TOM: Melbourne Makeathon.
Susie O'Brien: Hooray, it's good news week
8 Dec 2017
A quadruple amputee who's cared for by her superstar husband, Rod, Mandy is a motivational speaker and the busy mother of three gorgeous girls.
Tikkun olam in action
The Australian Jewish News - 8 Dec 2017
Tikkun Olam Makers (TOM) has returned to Melbourne for a second year.
SEN 1116 Radio
6 Dec 2017
Dozens of design experts are working on projects commissioned by people living with disabilities to solve everyday problems.
ABC Radio Sydney
3 Dec 2017
Dozens of design experts are working on projects commissioned by people living with disabilities to solve everyday problems.
ABC News
3 Dec 2017
Melbourne design experts are being matched to people with disabilities to invent solutions to their everyday problems.
ABC Radio Melbourne
30 Nov 2017
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Technology specialists to help filmmaker Amy Marks manage cerebral palsy while filming as part of TOM: Melbourne Makeathon
Herald Sun - 29 Nov 2017
Filmmaker Amy Marks has found it difficult...
‘Need Knowers’ and ‘Makers’ Unite to Create Innovative Assistive Technology
Pro Bono Australia - 27 Nov 2017
People with disability are teaming up with technology specialists to develop creative, low cost solutions for everyday problems...
Inventors may help Vernon return to golf
The Great Southern Star - 14 Nov 2017
He’s coached Leongatha’s footballers to a premiership and was recently appointed coach of Phillip Island Football Club. Now Beau Vernon is ready for his next sporting challenge.
Amy Marks joins Makeathon challenge
Star Weekly - 28 Nov 2017
Footscray film-maker Amy Marks is joining a team of people helping create solutions to problems for people living with a disability.
ABC Radio Gippsland
9 Nov 2017
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Beau sets experts a golf challenge
14 Nov 2017
Leongatha premiership coach and now Phillip Island boss Beau Vernon is taking part in next month's TOM: Melbourne Makeathon.
‘Makeathon’ encourages creativity
The Examiner - 7 Dec 2016
Shaun Lyall’s job as a seating technician with the St Giles Mobility Clinic seating team requires flexibility and ingenuity.
Making a difference in 72 hours
Engineers Australia - 5 Dec 2016
Swinburne University of Technology hosted Australia’s first TOM Makeathon, developing assistive technology prototypes to address the real-world challenges people with disabilities face every day.
'Makeathon' finds solutions to improve lives of disabled Victorians
ABC News - 2 Dec 2016
When Mandy McCracken lost her arms and legs three years ago, she never imagined being able to ride again.
Riverview cerebral palsy sufferer takes part in Tikkun Olam Makers to help others
22 Nov 2016
Jack Leighton loves nothing more than a good wander around a museum or gallery...
Bid to make ideas a reality
North Short Times - 17 Nov 2016
Jack sets challenge for creators to help find standing solution.
72 hours to change the world
The Australian Jewish News - 24 Oct 2016
Tikkun Olam Makers (TOM), a global not-for-profit movement originating in Israel aimed at changing the lives of people living with disabilities, is coming to Australia for the first time this November.
TOM 2016: 'Life Changing' Disability Forum Headed Down Under
The Huffington Post - 22 Oct 2016
The global knowledge-sharing event will hit Melbourne in November.