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<p>The World Athletics Championships will be broadcast live and free on 9Now, in partnership with Paralympics Australia. . [Image source: courtesy of Athletics Australia]</p>

Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

Australia set to compete in World Para Athletics Championships in Paris

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<p>Mandy found herself in the care sector after a rough career change, but the rewarding work made life into a fulfilling day-to-day journey. [Image courtesy of think/hq]</p>

Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

Finding work that works for you — Mandy’s story

Mandy hopes that her story will inspire others to devote their career to a good cause: helping others and helping... Read more

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<p>The team from Paralympics Australia, Easy Healthcare, Liesl Tesch MP, co-founders Mr River Night and Mike Clark at the 2023 Sydney Disability Connection Expo. [Source: Image courtesy of Developing Australian Communities]</p>

Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

Research revealed the greatest problem with the NDIS

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<p>Content warning: this article references topics which some readers may find to be upsetting. [Source: Adelaide Crows Football Club]</p>

Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

Adelaide Crows play North Melbourne in support of a great cause

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<p>Japan and Australia are the only two countries to have national-level training courses prior to working with deafblind people — however, these courses are only optional electives for support staff in Australia. [Image source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

Many deafblind support staff learn ‘on the job,’ with global lack of training

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<p>Director Henry Roosevelt captures the heart-breaking story of Maya Kowalski in a two-hour documentary which explores allegations of abuse, indescribable pain and a family pitted against one another resulting in a court date in September. (Image courtesy of Netflix © 2023; Netflix, Inc.)</p>

Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

Expert weighs in on the Netflix documentary that tore a family apart

CRPS affects approximately 5,000 people in Australia annually and is responsible for considerable personal, societal and... Read more

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<p>Antipsychotic medications currently prescribed to treat positive symptoms of schizophrenia, such as risperidone can lead to a range of adverse side effects such as breast growth, lactation, sedation and circulatory or movement conditions. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>

Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

Antipsychotic breakthrough innovates 70 years of schizophrenia treatment

Results from five-week trials of KarXT in 340 diverse schizophrenia subjects with psychotic symptoms reveal a decrease... Read more

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<p>The widespread online growth of digital disability support services is a grave concern for the Brotherhood of St Laurence. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>

Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

‘Ticking time-bomb’ — advocates decry digital disability support platforms

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<p>The role of an accredited practising dietitian (APD) covered by the NDIS is to ensure that the capacity and ability of a person who needs support for an impairment is taken into account. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>

Posted 10 months ago by David McManus

Minister for NDIS under pressure to ensure dietitian access

As the Minister for NDIS and Government Services Bill Shorten addresses his plan to save funds, some are concerned that... Read more

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<p>Sotos Syndrome is a genetic disorder that results in excessive growth and cognitive impairment. (Image source: 9News)</p>

Posted 10 months ago by David McManus

Perth man with disability dies in handcuffs at underground train station

The disability community is mourning the tragic loss of a young man, as detectives from the Major Crime Division... Read more

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