Talking Disability
![<p>The removal of COVID-19 isolation periods on Friday has not been received well by the disability community. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/17_10_2022-PWD-COVID-19.jpg?fm=pjpg)
End of COVID-19 isolation means end of freedom for people with disability, advocates say
On Friday, COVID-19 measures were rolled back for the general public – specifically isolation periods for positive... Read more
![<p>Carly Findlay spoke of the importance of online visibility for people with disability at the Disability Royal Commission. [Source: Twitter]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/14_10_22_DRC.jpg?fm=pjpg)
People with disability face regular harassment online and in person
People with disability are frequently experiencing abuse and harassment in public and online with few avenues to... Read more
![<p>Institutionalised people with disability are facing barriers when attempting to access the NDIS. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/10_10_22.jpg?fm=pjpg)
NDIS support barriers impacting institutionalised people with disability
People with psychosocial disabilities are facing “structural and systemic barriers” when attempting to access... Read more
![<p>NDIS Minister Bill Shorten (left) and Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott (right). [Source: Twitter]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/6_10_22_alcott.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Dylan Alcott’s NDIS report hands down recommendations, wants to restore trust
Australian of the Year and disability rights advocate, Dylan Alcott, wants to restore trust in the National Disability... Read more
![<p>This new report has found that nearly one third of children who experience family and domestic violence also live with a disability. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/29_9_2022-ANROWS-study.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Thirty percent of children who experience family violence have a disability
A recent research report from Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS) has found that... Read more
![<p>Members of the new NDIA board, including chair Kurt Fearnley (left) and CEO Rebecca Falkingham (right). [Source: Twitter]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/26_9_22_ndia_board.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Kurt Fearnley named NDIA chair, plus new CEO and board announced
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has a new-look leadership team, headlined by new NDIA chair, Australian... Read more
![<p>Dianne Lyons has muscular dystrophy and spoke of her experiences while in prison. [Source: Livestream]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/23_9_22_royal_commission.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Criminal justice system not accommodating for people with disability
The criminal justice system is not accommodating for people with disability with several experts and people with... Read more
![<p>Bill Shorten, NDIS Minister, announced a new independent committee to review appeals. [Source: Twitter]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/21_9_22_bill_shorten.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New independent NDIA committee to review AAT backlog
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Minister Bill Shorten has introduced a new independent oversight committee... Read more
![<p>Accessible Accommodation team have lived experience with disabilities themselves, uniquely placed to understand their guests mobility needs. [Source: Accessible Accommodation]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/16_9_2022-Spon-Accessible-Accommodation.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Don’t let inaccessible accommodation hold you back from holidaying this summer
SPONSORED STORY – Research has shown many types of accommodation in Australia are not accessible for people living... Read more
![<p>Peak bodies aren’t confident the new Interim Disability Commissioner will have all the funding and resources necessary to succeed. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/15_9_2022-commissioner.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New Tasmanian Interim Disability Commissioner set up to be “ineffective”
The Tasmanian State Government is on the search for an Interim Disability Commissioner in a bid to provide a stronger... Read more