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Services Australia needs to be improved, says disability advocates and unions
Tags Finance Accessibility Government Posted 1 day ago by Anna ChristianA shared statement has been released by social services unions, not for profit organisations and disability advocates... Read more
![The Religious Discrimination Bill is being criticised in Senate Committee hearings as having the ability to allow discrimination against people with disability. [Source: Shutterstock]](https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/assets/news/articles_resized/small_14_1_2022-RELIGIOUS-BILL.jpg)
Religious Discrimination Bill could allow more discrimination against people with disability
Tags Accessibility Government Posted 1 week ago by Anna ChristianThe Religious Discrimination Bill has come under fire from advocacy groups and professional associations across... Read more
![In some cases unavailable support has left people who use wheelchairs sleeping in them overnight because there is no help to get them into their bed. [Source: Shutterstock]](https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/assets/news/articles_resized/small_13_1_2022-worker-shortage.jpg)
People with disability at risk not just from Omicron but also gaps in support
Tags NDIS Health and Wellbeing Industry Government Posted 1 week ago by Anna ChristianPeople with disability are going without basic assistance for days, sleeping in their wheelchairs and going to hospital... Read more
![The Government has announced three million doses of the Pfizer vaccine will be distributed over this month for five to 11 year olds. [Source: Shutterstock]](https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/assets/news/articles_resized/small_11_1_2022-child-vaccine.jpg)
Children eligible for COVID-19 vaccine but families face difficulty securing appointments
Tags Health and Wellbeing Government Posted 1 week ago by Anna ChristianThe vaccination of children aged five to 11 to protect them against COVID-19 began yesterday with mixed stories from... Read more
![Talking Disability has wrapped up all the top stories from 2021 into an end of year gift. [Source: Shutterstock]](https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/assets/news/articles_resized/small_22_12_2021-year-in-review.jpg)
2021: Our Year in Review
Tags Noticeboard Posted 4 weeks ago by Anna ChristianThere were some huge news events this year, making 2021 probably one of the busiest for people with disability and their... Read more
![Hireup's Social Impact team - Madeline Greer, left, Jessica Johnson, Joe Dreyfus and Harriet Dwyer [Source: Hireup]](https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/assets/news/articles_resized/small_22.12.2021-noticeboard.jpg)
Hireup awarded for approach to connecting people with disability
Tags Noticeboard Industry Posted 4 weeks agoThe 2021 Social Impact Measurement Network of Australia Awards recognised Hireup as a leader in the categories of... Read more
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from us at Talking Disability!
Tags Noticeboard Posted 1 month agoThe staff at Talking Disability wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Read more
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Accessible housing design to only be used across half of Australia
Tags NDIS Accessibility Accommodation Industry Government Posted 1 month ago by Anna ChristianThousands of people will be denied choice in where they live as half of Australia’s States choose to opt out of a... Read more
![Tailoring suicide prevention and awareness resources to people with autism and their support networks is vital, according to La Trobe University expert. [Source: Shutterstock]](https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/assets/news/articles_resized/small_10_12_2021-autism-suicide.jpg)
New autism specific resource aims to reduce suicide rates
Tags Autism Mental Health Research Posted 1 month ago by Anna ChristianResearchers from La Trobe University in Melbourne have launched a world first website targeting the rates of suicide... Read more
![People With Disability Australia has launched a new resource for women with disability as part of the UN Women's 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. [Source: Supplied]](https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/assets/news/articles_resized/small_8_12_2021-DV-resource.jpg)
Domestic violence resources developed for women with disability
Tags Accessibility Health and Wellbeing Accommodation Posted 1 month ago by Anna ChristianAn international campaign, running from 25 November to 10 December, has been boosted by the release of Australian... Read more
![The Federal Government has released 'Australia's Disability Strategy 2021-2031' on International Day of People with Disability. [Source: Shutterstock]](https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/assets/news/articles_resized/small_3_12_2021-IDPWD-high.jpeg)
Activists, advocates and authors recognised as national disability strategy released
Tags Accessibility Industry Government Posted 1 month ago by Anna ChristianThe National Awards for Disability Leadership have acknowledged the work of seven passionate people with disability in... Read more
![Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM says the International Day of People with Disability is a chance to encourage people to become leaders in the community. [Source: Supplied]](https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/assets/news/articles_resized/small_2_12_2021-Dinesh-high.jpeg)
Australian of the Year calls for people with disability to show their inner leadership
Tags User Stories Education Accessibility Employment Industry Posted 1 month ago by Anna ChristianWith International Day of People With Disability being held tomorrow, Queensland Australian of the Year, Dinesh Palipana... Read more
![The Royal Commission has been investigating the challenges faced by people with disability in finding and retaining employment in the latest public hearing. [Source: Disability Royal Commission]](https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/assets/news/articles_resized/small_26_11_2021-royal-commission-high.jpg)
Employment of people with disability hasn’t improved in years, hears Disability Royal Commission
Tags Employment Industry Government Royal Commission Posted 1 month ago by Anna ChristianEmployment rates of people with disability in Australia have not seen improvement in 30 years, an expert told the Royal... Read more
![Seven-year-old Fleur, who has been diagnosed with Rett Syndrome, uses a specialised car seat. [Source: Supplied]](https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/assets/news/articles_resized/small_24_11_2021-transport-safety-high.jpg)
![The Amputation Decision Aid includes a suite of resources to support people in making the most informed health choice as well as a discussion guide for clinicians to use. [Source: Shutterstock]](https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/assets/news/articles_resized/small_18_11_2021-amputation-aid.jpg)
New resource aims to improve the experience of people with foot amputation
Tags Conditions Therapies Health and Wellbeing Advice Research Industry Posted 2 months ago by Anna ChristianThousands of people facing amputation could be better supported through the use of a new resource developed by experts... Read more
![The new NDIS Bill as it stands would allow a CEO of the NDIA to change and influence what supports are funded across the scheme. [Source: Shutterstock]](https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/assets/news/articles_resized/small_15_11_2021-NDIS-bill-high.jpg)
Disability advocates and law experts concerned over new NDIS Bill
Tags NDIS Industry Government Posted 2 months ago by Anna ChristianA new Bill which the Federal Government says will improve the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has come under... Read more
![The AHPPC states mandatory vaccination of disability support workers is “an important protection for people with disability”. [Source: Shutterstock]](https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/assets/news/articles_resized/small_12_11_2021-vaccination-high.jpg)
Disability support workers need to be vaccinated by the end of the month
Tags NDIS Health and Wellbeing Industry Government Posted 2 months ago by Anna ChristianThe Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) has recommended COVID-19 vaccinations be made mandatory for... Read more
![An NDIS Commission spokesperson says the increased volume of unauthorised restricted practices is “completely unacceptable”. [Source: Shutterstock]](https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/assets/news/articles_resized/small_10_11_2021-rights-and-restraints.jpg)
Reports of restraints are found to have tripled as Disability Royal Commission discusses rights
Tags NDIS Industry Government Royal Commission Posted 2 months ago by Anna ChristianThe latest Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability public hearing has... Read more
![Hannah Diviney is petitioning Disney to create a princess with disability. [Source: Change.org]](https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/assets/news/articles_resized/small_4_11_2021-disney-petition-high.jpg)
Disney princess with disability almost a dream come true
Tags Conditions Education Accessibility Posted 2 months ago by Anna ChristianFor Hannah Diviney, like so many other little girls, the world of Disney was one of adventures filled with characters... Read more
![One in four people with disability identify as Culturally and Linguistically Diverse but advocacy groups say the Disability Support Pension is not accessible for this cohort. [Source: Shutterstock]](https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/assets/news/articles_resized/small_2_11_2021-DSP-inquiry.jpg)
Inquiry hears of barriers to Disability Support Pension for people from diverse backgrounds
Tags Finance Accessibility Government Posted 2 months ago by Anna ChristianAdvocacy groups for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people say the rate of the Disability Support Pension... Read more