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The latest health and disability news in Australia

[The funding for the ABC and SBS was announced before Christmas by Federal Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts, the Hon. Paul Fletcher MP] [Source: Shutterstock]

Audio description services set to go live in July for ABC and SBS

Tags Accessibility Posted 3 days ago by Rebecca St Clair

The Australian Broadcasting Company (ABC) and the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) have been given $2 million of Fe… Read more

[Wishing you a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year from the Talking Disability team!] [ Source: Shutterstock]

2019: Our year in review

Tags Advice Posted 1 month ago by Rebecca St Clair

2019 has been a year of change, with a number of huge news events and developments in the disability sector.  Read more

From all the staff at DPS, we wish our readers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. [Source: Shutterstock]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from us at Talking Disability!

Tags Advice Posted 1 month ago by Rebecca St Clair

The staff at Talking Disability wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!  Read more

Not being able to participate in school can result in poor educational outcomes, reduced job prospects, and mental health issues in the longer-term [Source: Shutterstock]

“No surprise” in literacy numbers for speech pathologists

Tags Education Employment Research Posted 1 month ago by Rebecca St Clair

A report released from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) Programme for Internatio… Read more

From April to July 2019, Australians were invited to take part in a national consultation to shape a new National Disability Strategy. [Source: Shutterstock]

Next step being taken for the National Disability Strategy

Tags NDIS Accessibility Research Posted 1 month ago by Rebecca St Clair

The current National Disability Strategy, which aims to create an inclusive and informed approach to all Government p… Read more

The Victorian Autism Plan is in response to the recommendations of the 2017 Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into Services for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder. [Source: Shutterstock]

Victorian Government launch five-year autism plan

Tags Autism Advice Posted 1 month ago by Rebecca St Clair

The Victorian Government has invested $7.1 million in funding for a five-year plan to provide Victorians living with … Read more

The Disability Royal Commission Legal Service gives priority to people with disability [Source: Shutterstock]

Access to Disability Royal Commission improved with new website

Tags Accessibility Advice Posted 1 month ago by Rebecca St Clair

The Disability Royal Commission Legal Service has launched a new website to allow those with disabilities greater acc… Read more

At the Disability Royal Commission, CEO of VALID, Kevin Stone, and disability advocate, Alan Robertson. [Source: Disability Royal Commission]

ROYAL COMMISSION: People with disability deserve the right to live independently

Tags NDIS Accommodation Posted 1 month ago by Liz Alderslade

The last three days of the Royal Commission into the Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disabil… Read more

Dr Peter Gibilisco provided a statement about his lived experiences of receiving accommodation and support in a group home. [Source: Disability Royal Commission]

ROYAL COMMISSION: Strict rules and inconsistent care

Tags NDIS Accommodation Advice Research Posted 1 month ago by Liz Alderslade

The third sitting of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability st… Read more

International Day of People with Disability is a United Nation sanctioned day to be celebrated worldwide and puts a spotlight on people with disability and their achievements. [Source: Shutterstock]

Celebrating the contributions of Australians with disability

Tags Conditions Accessibility Advice Posted 1 month ago by Liz Alderslade

Today is International Day of People with Disability (IDPWD), raising awareness, understanding and acceptance, and ac… Read more

Nearly $140 million will be invested in advocacy and counselling support and legal assistance services for people engaging with the Disability Royal Commission. [Source: Shutterstock]

Support services for Disability Royal Commission announced

Tags Accessibility Mental Health Advice Posted 1 month ago by Liz Alderslade

All of the support organisations receiving funding from the Government to cover people engaging with the Disability R… Read more

Seeing Eye Dog, Odie, with paramedics Kate Taylor and Carl Attwood, and Victoria Ambulance Manager Government Relations and Advocacy, Chris Edwards. [Source: Ambulance Victoria]

Ambulance Victoria and Vision Australia launch new accessibility initiative

Tags Conditions Accessibility Transport Posted 1 month ago by Liz Alderslade

Ambulance Victoria’s new ID cards will make them more identifiable to people who are blind or with low vision, due … Read more

Government has reinforced their commitments by boosting the Younger People in Residential Aged Care Action Plan. [Source: Shutterstock]

Government strengthens Younger People in Residential Aged Care Action Plan target

Tags NDIS Accessibility Accommodation Posted 1 month ago by Liz Alderslade

Following the release of the Aged Care Royal Commission Interim Report, the Government has responded to the issue of … Read more

From 25-29 November, AccessAbility Day allows employers to explore the option of employing a jobseeker with disability. [Source: Shutterstock]

Making work accessible for everyone

Tags NDIS Employment Posted 1 month ago by Liz Alderslade

The Australian Government initiative, AccessAbility Day, kicks off today, allowing employers to connect with job seek… Read more

The aim of the labour hire program is to provide valuable experience and skills to people with disability, while also encouraging businesses to hire people with disability. [Source: Shutterstock]

New program provides seasonal work for people with disability

Tags Employment Posted 1 month ago by Liz Alderslade

A new labour hire program for people with disability, called LabourIn, is launching at a high demand time of year, ju… Read more

Minister Stuart Robert's speech at the National Press Club last Thursday was to announce the future plans for the NDIS. [Source: Shutterstock]

Minister promises big future changes for the NDIS

Tags NDIS Accessibility Posted 2 months ago by Liz Alderslade

Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Stuart Robert addressed the National Press Club in Canbe… Read more

The Community Forum in Adelaide on tuesday night was booked out by people with disability, friends and family, industry providers and advocates. [Source: Talking Disability]

Community shares anger and frustration with Government

Tags NDIS User Stories Advice Research Posted 2 months ago by Liz Alderslade

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability held their second Adela… Read more

The Giving it a Go trial aims to improve the understanding of the health condition of people with musculoskeletal disability. [Source: Shutterstock]

Trial into musculoskeletal disability receives $1.3 million in Federal funding

Tags Education Research Posted 2 months ago by Liz Alderslade

The Mitchell Institute at Victoria University has received $1.3 million of Federal Government funding to undertake a … Read more

Loren Swancutt, Head of Inclusive Schooling at Thuringowa State High School, believes mainstream schools can provide education to every child with disability. [Source: Disability Royal Commission]

ROYAL COMMISSION: Inclusive education works

Tags Education Advice Research Posted 2 months ago by Liz Alderslade

The final two days of the education hearings in Brisbane for the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and E… Read more

President of the Queensland Teachers Union (QTU), Kevin Bates, fronted the Commission to explain the position of QTU on inclusive education. [Source: Disability Royal Commission]

ROYAL COMMISSION: Teachers are not trained in inclusive education

Tags Education Advice Research Posted 2 months ago by Liz Alderslade

Day two of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability heard from a… Read more