Talking Disability

The latest health and disability news in Australia

National Volunteer Week is celebrating 30 years and is the largest celebration of volunteers and volunteerism in Australia [Source: Shutterstock]

National Volunteer Week celebrates 30 years

Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

This week is National Volunteer Week, acknowledging the ‘world of difference’ Australia’s 6 million volunteers … Read more

The Disability Collection uses real people to represent disability diversity, including socioeconomic status, age, gender, ethnicity and sexuality [Source: FluxFactory Getty Images]

Getty Images Disability Collection celebrates its one year anniversary

Tags Conditions Accessibility Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

As a step forward in creating an inclusive society, stock image company Getty Images are celebrating the first birthd… Read more

The eye gaze technology allows the user to control a computer or communication device by using the movements of their eyes [Source: Supplied]

Eye gaze technology recognised at Disability Support Awards

Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

The team behind the technology helping support students with disability to learn, communicate and partake in recreati… Read more

Eight years on from a life-changing accident, David has forged a career in the building industry and is more socially active than ever [Source: Supplied]

Family ties supporting brothers to thrive

Posted 2 months ago

SPONSORED STORY - For people with disability the support of loved ones as well as a network of experts is vital.  Read more

Airport staff will provide extra support to people with hidden disabilities by offering a quieter check-in and simpler process when awaiting flights and boarding planes [Source: Shutterstock]

Brisbane Airport supports travellers with hidden disabilities

Tags Autism Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

Many Australian airports offer assistance to people with disability, but Brisbane Airport’s new program will suppor… Read more

St Kilda, Hawthorn and Geelong Football Clubs have introduced sensory safe spaces for fans with disability [Source: Shutterstock]

Sensory rooms at AFL stadiums kicking family fun goals

Tags Autism Accessibility Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

Sensory rooms at Australian Football League (AFL) stadiums could be standard if the St Kilda Football Club rooms at D… Read more

Jeanne, second from the left and Tram, far right join MyTime every Thursday with their children for a cuppa and a chat [Source: VMCH]

Mothers share appreciation for support group in light of Mother’s Day

Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

Mothers provide endless love and support throughout our lives and some Victorian mothers of children with disability … Read more

The report which collected data from 1 January 2019 - 31 March 2019 shows the NDIS welcomed more people with disability in the March quarter than during its trial phase [Source: Shutterstock]

NDIS Quarterly Report shows improved participant experience but issues remain

Tags NDIS Finance Research Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Quarterly Report has shown a record 32,000 participants entered the S… Read more

Labor and Liberal Government announced their plans to better support people with disability if elected [Source: Shutterstock]

Labor and Liberal Governments commit to a better NDIS

Tags NDIS Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

The Morrison Government has announced a plan to improve the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and continue … Read more

If elected the Labor Government will make specialist care more available to people with intellectual disability [Source: Shutterstock]

Labor Government announces investment into intellectual disability specialised care

Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

The Labor Government has announced an investment to make specialist care more available to people with intellectual d… Read more

​A number of Australia’s disability service providers will call for a better NDIS during Every Australian Counts National Day of Action tomorrow [Source: Shutterstock]

Disability service providers to join NDIS National Day of Action

Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

A number of Australia’s disability service providers will call for a better National Disability Insurance Scheme (N… Read more

Robert De Luca, who has been the CEO of the NDIA since August 2017 will become the CEO of community health organisation, Zenitas Healthcare [Source: Shutterstock]

NDIA Chief Executive Officer resigns

Tags NDIS Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has resigned from his role, effe… Read more

The Rental Affordability Snapshot shows only 317 rentals were affordable for a single person on the Disability Support Pension [Source: Shutterstock]

Report highlights Australia’s social housing crisis

Tags Accessibility Accommodation Research Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

An analysis of Australia’s rental market has found less than 1 percent of rentals are affordable for a person on th… Read more

The web app and mirror will help reduce physical appointment visits with doctors and occupational therapists for people with Parkinson's [Source: Lookinglass]

New technology to detect Parkinson's

Posted 2 months ago by Liz Alderslade

A new Artificial Intelligence (AI) mirror is being developed to detect symptoms of Parkinson’s diseases in the home… Read more

May 30 will raise awareness for multiple sclerosis by focusing on its often common, invisible symptoms [Source: Shutterstock]

World MS Day focuses on changing the condition’s visibility

Tags Conditions Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

This year’s World Multiple Sclerosis Day, falling on May 30 will raise awareness of the chronic neurological condit… Read more

From July 1, 2019, the State’s Taxi Subsidy Scheme (TSS) will no longer be available for current NDIS participants or eligible people with disability [Source: Shutterstock]

Queensland Government to scrap taxi subsidy for NDIS participants

Tags NDIS Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

The Queensland Government’s decision to scrap the Taxi Subsidy Scheme for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDI… Read more

The free, downloadable resource is intended to help people with disability feel confident and in control [Source: Shutterstock]

New resource supports people with Down syndrome in decision making

Tags Down Syndrome Education Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

A new resource will support people with Down syndrome when making decisions. Read more

The magazine provides valuable advice, tips and reviews when it comes to accessible travel [Source: Shutterstock]

Accessible travel magazine launches

Tags Accessibility Transport Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

People with disability will be able to plan and enjoy stress-free travel with the launch of Australia’s first acces… Read more

The four-part series, Love on the Spectrum will follow the dating journey of people with autism spectrum disorder [Source: Shutterstock]

New documentary series shows autism dating journey

Tags Autism Education Posted 3 months ago by Nicole Pope

The producers who brought the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s (ABC) award-winning documentary series Empl… Read more

Disability peak bodies and advocates are calling for a focus on inclusion and support for people living with disability this Federal Election [Source: Shutterstock]

Disability peak bodies and advocates share election priorities

Posted 3 months ago by Nicole Pope

With the Australian political parties gearing up for the Federal Election next month, disability peak bodies and advo… Read more