Talking Disability
![<p>The Royal Commission’s Final Report was made public on September 29, 2023, as advocates reflected on incarceration rates among those with ABI. [Source: ChameleonsEye via Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Chameleonseyeprison__0310.jpg?fm=pjpg)
The link between support and prison: NDIS eligibility and incarceration
For continued coverage of the Disability Royal Commission’s Final Report, stay up to date with the team from... Read more
![<p>Senior Counsel Assisting Patrick Griffin SC at Public hearing 25 in Mparntwe, Alice Springs. [Source: Disability Royal Commission]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/disabilitycommnow_2909.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Disability Royal Commission’s Final Report made public — here’s what we know
The 12 volumes of the Final Report constitute the authoritative version of the Final report. Read more
![<p>Professional boxer Youssef Dib opened up to Dr Golly about being in denial of his son’s cerebral palsy diagnosis. [Source: LiSTNR]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/jibreel__2709.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Tougher than a pro-boxer — Jibreel Dib
The champion is undefeated in the professional circuit, but his greatest triumph was at home. Read more
![<p>Science 2.0 founder Hank Campbell had some choice words for epidemiologists and their impact on public media consumption. [Source: Robert Stump via Unsplash]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/dietcoke__2709.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Diet Coke drama — misleading trends in disability news media
What ’causes’ disability this week? Read more
![<p>Mr River Night, national disability sector advocate, cautioned Australians about the need for immediate action to reform the National Disability Insurance Scheme. [Source: Developing Australian Communities]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Frankknight__2609.jpg?fm=pjpg)
‘NDIS will be the next Robodebt,’ disability advocate warned
Over 4.4 million Australian’s live with disability and Mr River Night believes more needs to be done to support... Read more
![<p>The new report suggested that improving the NDIS could start with the workforce wages. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/disabilitysuppay__2209.jpg?fm=pjpg)
All work, no pay: substandard care could be tied to wages
In the disability sector, the rate of full-time employment has ranged between 20 percent and 24 percent over the last... Read more
![<p>The Budget predicts an estimated $844.0 million surplus in 2024 – 25. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Menthelbdgt__2109.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Mental health advocates left disappointed by the NSW State Budget
Despite NSW having the largest economy of all States and Territories in Australia, with a diverse range of industries... Read more
![<p>Photosensitive epilepsy can be triggered by flashing, flickering lights or by certain geometric shapes and patterns — causing potentially fatal seizures. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Zachslaw__2009.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Social media is under scrutiny following world-first epilepsy law
![<p>Artwork by Gonketa in Melbourne’s Rainbow Alley. [Source: Nicole Reed via UniSA]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/deafgain__1809_1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
‘Deaf Gain’ showcases signs of great art
In 2023, the theme for National Week of Deaf People will be ‘A world where deaf people can sign anywhere. Read more
![<p>Programmer and controversial software developer Terry Davis intended for TempleOS to be the ‘third temple,’ referenced in the Bible. [Source: _Prink_ via r/VXJunkies]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/terrydavis__1809.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Bullied, schizophrenic, genius: the sad story of Terry Davis
Warning: this edition of Talking Disability may contain sensitive content Read more