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Talking Disability

The latest health and disability news in Australia

<p>It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia actor Rob McElhenney, 46 [right], and Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds, 46 [left], are co-owners of Wrexham Football Club, with the documentary Welcome to Wrexham (2022) available to stream on Disney+. [Source: WXM Photography]</p>

Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

‘Always Sunny’ actor Rob McElhenney opens up about disability diagnosis at age 46

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<p>Nicole [pictured], a Solve-TAD/Freedom Solutions Australia client, is able to get around using the bespoke Freedom Wheels bike, provided by the not-for-profit organisation. [Image courtesy of Freedom Solutions Australia]</p>

Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

Freedom Solutions Australia has arrived — 48 years in the making

Accessibility Health and Wellbeing Industry Therapies

<p>Paralympians living with vision impairment have to keep pace with their guides in an impressive show of camaraderie and determination. [Image courtesy of Chen HW via Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

How Para Athletes with vision impairments can sprint

Conditions Health and Wellbeing Industry User Stories

<p>Clinical trials in the University of New South Wales [UNSW], Sydney, have found a potentially life-saving and affordable treatment for treatment-resistant depression. [Image via Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

How could Australia treat treatment-resistant depression?

Accessibility Conditions Health and Wellbeing Industry Mental Health Research Therapies

<p>Lisa Cox has seven recommendations for the advertising, media and communications world, based on her experience as the Disability Affairs Officer at Media Diversity Australia. [Source: Newshub]</p>

Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

Seven rules for representation from an author, advertiser and advocate

Accessibility Advice Industry User Stories

<p>Peta’s has a smooth cadence and a talent for bringing insight out of people with disability through the ‘I Can’t Stand’ podcast. [Image supplied by Peta Hooke via ABC Everyday]</p>

Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

‘I Can’t Stand’ — the podcast where people with disability share their story

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<p>National Disability Insurance Scheme [NDIS] Minister Bill Shorten adamantly denounced support for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder [ADHD] as a pathway to support through Government funds. [Image courtesy of Mick Tsikas via Australian Associated Press]</p>

Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

NDIS Minister Shorten decries ADHD inclusion

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological developmental disorder affecting around one in... Read more

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<p>Access 2 Place Chief Executive Officer [CEO] Trent Lines reflects on 10 years of the NDIS. [Image courtesy of Access 2 Place]</p>

Posted 9 months ago by super

10 years of the NDIS and its future

After 10 years of the NDIS we can never go back says Chief Executive Officer of SDA housing provider Access 2 Place... Read more

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Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

The TikTokification of disability

Conditions Mental Health Research Therapies

<p>Adelaide immersion therapy service, Determined2 has signed up to spread the service across Australia with Belgravia Leisure taking the award winning service to communities throughout the nation. [Image source: supplied]</p>

Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

Innovative immersion therapy services to roll out across Australia

Accessibility Conditions Health and Wellbeing Industry NDIS Therapies