Talking Disability
![#PurpleLightUp has been driving momentum for disability inclusion across hundreds of organisations since 2017 [Source: PurpleSpace]](https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/assets/news/articles_resized/small_https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_114508925_310201505323_1_original.jpg)
Purple spotlight to shine on global landmarks this International Day of People with Disability
Tags Accessibility Employment Advice Industry Posted 1 day agoIconic buildings around the world will glow purple on 3 December to celebrate and put a spotlight on the economic con… Read more
![The Lab Network is a fun and highly rewarding opportunity for mentors to share their tech skills with enthusiastic young people. [Source: The Lab Network]](https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/assets/news/articles_resized/small_stock_session.jpg)
New tech club for young people with autism coming to regional South Australia
Tags Autism Education Posted 4 days agoYoung people with autism in the South Australian town Port Pirie, will be able to build technical and social skills a… Read more
![More than 100 extra staff will provide on-the-ground implementation support and program delivery for Victorian schools through new a State Government Disability Inclusion package [Source: iStock]](https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/assets/news/articles_resized/small_iStock-109723570-1.jpg)
Victorian students with disability to benefit from $1.6b State Government education support
Tags Education Government Posted 5 days agoThe Victorian Government has announced $1.6 billion in funding to support students with disability in the classroom t… Read more
![Senior Counsel Assisting Lincoln Crowley speaks at the Disability Royal Commission‘s eighth public hearing in Brisbane [Source: Disability RC]](https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/assets/news/articles_resized/small_Screen-Shot-2020-11-23-at-12.07.13-pm_201123_014025.jpg)
First Nations people with disability raise injustice, discrimination at RC
Tags Government Royal Commission Posted 5 days agoFirst Nations people with disability will tell the Disability Royal Commission this week about the structural violenc… Read more
![Autism Connect is now available in Victoria, Tasmania, and the ACT. [Source: iStock]](https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/assets/news/articles_resized/small_iStock-1191240326-1.jpg)
Peak body launches national autism helpline
Tags Autism Advice Posted 1 week agoVictorian autism peak body Amaze has launched a national autism helpline called Read more
![The next RC hearing will specifically look at experiences of First Nations people with disability. [Source: Disability RC]](https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/assets/news/articles_resized/small_unnamed-1.jpg)
First Nations people to tell their stories at next RC hearing
Tags Government Royal Commission Posted 1 week agoFirst Nations people with disability and their families who have interacted with child protection systems will tell t… Read more
MS Australia announces the appointment of new CEO
Tags Noticeboard Industry Posted 2 weeks agoThe Board of MS Australia has announced Mr Rohan Greenland as the organisation’s new Chief Executive Office… Read more
Early intervention plays important part in development of children on autism spectrum
Tags NDIS Autism Posted 2 weeks agoA landmark report has been released looking at the impact of early intervention on children on the autism spectrum. Read more
![The National Awards for Disability Leadership will be presented during a global webcast (captioned) on Thursday 3 December. [Source: Disability Leadership Institute]](https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/assets/news/articles_resized/small_EmWHaajVcAAEUap.jpg)
Finalists announced for 2020 National Awards for Disability Leadership
Posted 2 weeks agoResearchers, artists, advocates and volunteer organisations are among the 2020 National Awards for Disability Leaders… Read more
![Social enterprise The Sewing Basket has opened its fourth store. [Source: Supplied]](https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/assets/news/articles_resized/small_The-Sewing-Basket-Kincumber-2.JPG)
Central Coast social enterprise creates disability employment opportunities
Tags Employment Posted 2 weeks agoA social enterprise selling sewing and crafting supplies while providing employment for people with disability has op… Read more
![Managing Director of Push Mobility Shane Hryhorec showcases one of 15 Push Hub designs [Source: Push Mobility]](https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/assets/news/articles_resized/small_Full-shot-of-a-man-in-casual-wear-a-cap-and-rainbow-shoes-leaning-back-and-hailing-with-one-hand-up-in-a-wheelchair-sporting-a-camouflage-push-hub-against-a-graffitied-backdrop-Camouflage-Push-Hub-by-Push-Mobility.jpg)
Wheelchair users to wear their personality on their wheels
Tags Accessibility Transport Posted 3 weeks agoAustralian wheelchair users can now add a personal touch to their 'wheels' thanks to an Australian-first product lau… Read more
![The Disability Royal Commission has released its interim report [Source: DRC]](https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/assets/news/articles_resized/small_117223776_321371719230659_5826320753024501201_o.jpg)
Disability Royal Commission extension requested as Interim Report released
Posted 3 weeks agoChair of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability Ronald Sackvil… Read more
![Working with a DES provider can assist employers in overcoming unconscious biases towards people with disability. [Source: iStock]](https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/assets/news/articles_resized/small_iStock-1180668517.jpg)
Resolving unconscious bias towards people with disability in the workplace
Tags Accessibility Employment Posted 1 month agoUnconscious biases towards people with disability are still negatively influencing the recruitment process and preven… Read more
![LiveBig occupational therapist Jessica Suh says she loves that OT is person-centred and holistic. [Source: LiveBig]](https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/assets/news/articles_resized/small_Screen-Shot-2020-10-26-at-2.24.59-pm.jpg)
New educational video highlights role of occupational therapists ahead of National OT Week
Tags Conditions Therapies Industry Posted 1 month agoA new educational video highlighting the work of occupational therapists has been released by National Disability Ins… Read more
![The NDIA announced free Independent Assessments in August as part of the NDIS Service Improvement Plan. [Source: iStock]](https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/assets/news/articles_resized/small_iStock-866452892.jpg)
NDIS Participants to access free assessments as part of pilot
Tags NDIS Posted 1 month agoNational Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Participants will have the opportunity to experience free independent ass… Read more
![A UniSA virtual reality program will let children with intellectual disability practice a range of life skills in a safe and controlled environment. [Source: iStock]](https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/assets/news/articles_resized/small_iStock-1190012157-1.jpg)
Virtual reality program a ‘game-changer’ for children with intellectual disabilities
Tags Accessibility Research Posted 1 month agoResearchers at the University of South Australia (UniSA) have developed a new virtual reality (VR) program to help ch… Read more
![The Federal Government plans to introduce amendments to the Royal Commissions Act by Autumn 2021. [Source:iStock]](https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/assets/news/articles_resized/small_Screen-Shot-2020-10-22-at-1.24.48-pm.jpg)
Federal Government announces plan to better protect privacy during and after Royal Commission
Posted 1 month agoDisability advocates have welcomed the Federal Government’s plan to amend the Royal Commissions Act to better prote… Read more
![4,100 tutors will be placed in Victorian schools next year to support students who have fallen behind in their education because of the pandemic and remote learning. [Source: iStock]](https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/assets/news/articles_resized/small_education.jpg)
Victorian tutor recruitment program needs strong autism focus says peak body
Tags Autism Education Accessibility Posted 1 month agoThe Victorian Government’s pledge to recruit and deploy 4,100 tutors across the State’s schools in 2021 must be … Read more
![A Monash University study has found that graphical COVID-19 information regularly presented in mainstream media is inaccessible to blind and low vision people. [Source: iStock]](https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/assets/news/articles_resized/small_iStock-639109894.jpg)
COVID-19 information accessibility lacking for blind and low vision Australians
Tags Accessibility Research Posted 1 month agoA Monash University study has found that graphical information relating to the COVID-19 pandemic regularly presented … Read more
![Low income Australians, including those on the Disability Support Pension, are set to receive a $500 handout from December. [Source:iStock]](https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/assets/news/articles_resized/small_iStock-1021543918.jpg)
Federal Budget leaves the nation’s vulnerable “high and dry”, say community peak bodies
Tags Finance Accessibility Posted 1 month agoLow income Australians, including those on the Disability Support Pension, are set to receive a $500 handout from Dec… Read more