Talking Disability

The Aged Care Royal Commission has made three recommendations regarding young people in aged care in its Final Report. [Source: iStock]

Aged Care Royal Commission calls for end to young people with disability entering aged care system

Tags Government Royal Commission Posted 3 days ago

No person under the age of 65 should be living in residential aged care from 1 January 2025, says the Royal Commission i… Read more

Aged Care provider the CareSide has been approved to begin offering disability services. [Source: iStock]

The CareSide is poised to make disability services more affordable

Tags NDIS Posted 3 days ago

SPONSORED STORY - Even before the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) faced a va… Read more

From 28 February, NDIS participants will no longer be able to claim support coordination line items under their Core budget. [iStock]

NDIA announces changes to COVID supports

Tags NDIS Posted 1 week ago

The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has announced changes to some temporary supports and services that were … Read more

‘Different on the Outside, Same on the Inside’ program is facilitated by Social Futures LAC, Maree Jenner. [Source: Social Futures]

Central Coast program aims to encourage disability inclusion in local schools

Tags NDIS Education Health and Wellbeing Posted 1 week ago

Community service organisation Social Futures is challenging stereotypes about disability in New South Wales Central Coa… Read more

The Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine requires two doses at a minimum of 21 days apart. [Source: iStock]

Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout begins

Tags Health and Wellbeing Government Posted 1 week ago

The Federal Government's COVID-19 vaccination rollout started on 22 February, with Australia's most vulnerable and front… Read more

The resources on My Allied Health Space have a focus on putting people and their families at the centre of decision making. [Source: iStock]

New tool helping Victorians with disability find allied health support

Tags NDIS Health and Wellbeing Government Posted 2 weeks ago

A new website launched by the Victorian Government will help Victorians with disability find the allied health services … Read more

Zell Goldman, who lives in a group home and has cerebral palsy, lost a total 3.3kg on the program and his overall happiness with weight improved 150%. [Source: CPA]

New health and wellbeing program helping NDIS participants lead a healthier lifestyle

Tags NDIS Conditions Health and Wellbeing Posted 2 weeks ago

A new multi-discipline health program is making it easier for people with disability to achieve their health and wellbei… Read more

Everyone in Australia will be able to receive the vaccine if they want to. However, when they can receive the vaccine is a different matter. [Source: iStock]

COVID-19 vaccines: What you need to know

Tags Research Government Posted 3 weeks ago

In a bid to protect Australians and stop the spread of COVID-19, the Federal Government is planning to invest an extra $… Read more

The next Disability RC will examine factors which can contribute to people with cognitive disability cycling in and out of the criminal justice system. [Source: Disability RC]

Disability RC to examine how people with disability fare in the criminal justice system

Tags Royal Commission Posted 3 weeks ago

Indefinite detention and the overrepresentation of people with cognitive disability in the criminal justice system will … Read more

Sophie Smyth and Ryan Smedley explore their Aspergers Syndrome in 'Aspie Hour'. [Source; Adelaide Fringe]

Celebrating disability at 2021 Adelaide Fringe: Shows to watch

Tags Conditions Autism Accessibility Posted 3 weeks ago by Emily Erickson

While the Adelaide Fringe will look a bit different in 2021, there is still plenty of entertainment to be enjoyed in per… Read more

The raised bumps on each LEGO® Braille Brick have been modified to correspond to a letter or character of the braille alphabet [Source: Vision Australia]

Vision Australia brings LEGO® Braille Bricks to Australia

Tags Conditions Therapies Education Posted 1 month ago

Children with low vision will now be able to enjoy the experience of LEGO® thanks to new LEGO® Braille Bricks, brought t… Read more

BraEasy features allow users to dress quickly, easily and independently. [Source: BraEasy]

Australian bra invention helping all women dress independently with dignity

Tags NDIS Conditions Accessibility Posted 1 month ago

Women with disability or physical limitations from illness, temporary injury or surgery can now dress more independently… Read more

Professor Richard Bruggemann has sat on more than 20 non-government boards and committees. [Source: Australian of the Year Awards]

Disability campaigner and advisor named SA Senior Australian of the Year

Tags Noticeboard Posted 1 month ago

At 76 years old, Professor Richard Bruggemann is continuing to make a difference to the lives of people living with an i… Read more

Scrapheap Adventure Ride raised more than $800,000 towards Down syndrome awareness and research. [Source: Down Syndrome NSW]

Down syndrome advocate recognised with Australia Day honours

Tags Noticeboard Posted 1 month ago

New South Wales dad Perry Gilsenan has been recognised for his “unwavering support and dedication” to raising awareness … Read more

Flinders University researchers have evaluated screeners that aim to distinguish children with signs of autism from those with other developmental problems.[Source: iStock]

Time to act on autism diagnosis deficiencies, say experts

Tags NDIS Autism Research Posted 1 month ago

Identification of autism, followed by appropriate intervention, has the potential to improve outcomes for autistic indiv… Read more

Caelan is enjoying his time at STEPS Car Detailing on the Sunshine Coast. [Source: STEPS Group]

Young student with disability begins life changing work

Tags User Stories Education Posted 1 month ago

Caelan has big dreams in the automotive industry. Read more

Dog-assisted therapy uses highly trained labradors, like Grady, to help children achieve their therapy goals. [Source: Kites Children's Therapy]

Tasmanian disability provider launches State’s first dog-assisted therapy program

Tags Therapies Posted 1 month ago

Tasmanian disability provider Kites Children’s Therapy has launched the State’s first dog-assisted therapy program to he… Read more

The new Uber MPTP subsidy covers 50 percent of the cost of eligible participants’ trips up to $60. [Source: iStock]

Uber announces subsidised trips for people with accessibility needs in Victoria

Tags Accessibility Transport Posted 1 month ago

Victorians with disability and accessibility needs now have more subsidised transport options due to a partnership betwe… Read more

A focus group run by La Trobe University will explore how 'Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) technologies' could benefit people with disability. [Source: AFDO]

People with disability wanted for a focus group on futuristic vehicles

Tags Accessibility Transport Research Posted 1 month ago

The Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) and La Trobe University are calling for expressions of inte… Read more

The Vision Australia COVID Normal survey is open to anybody who is blind or has low vision across Australia. [Source: iStock]

Survey seeks to understand COVID-19 impact on blind and low vision Australians

Tags Conditions Research Posted 1 month ago

New research is underway to help better understand how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Australia’s blind and low visi… Read more

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