Talking Disability

The latest health and disability news in Australia

The new blueprint will support the successful delivery of early intervention services, both inside and outside the National Disability Insurance Scheme [Source: Shutterstock]

Nation’s first early intervention blueprint to maximise services

Posted 1 month ago by Nicole Pope

Early Childhood Intervention Australia (ECIA) has been commissioned by the Government to deliver Australia’s first … Read more

Senator Steele-John will continue his work in disability advocacy towards reducing discrimination, barriers and ableism faced by Australians with disability [Source: The Greens Website]

Senator Jordon Steele-John’s disability advocacy recognised in political leadership awards

Posted 1 month ago by Nicole Pope

Australian Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John has been recognised for his outstanding disability advocacy in the 2018 … Read more

Marie Dowling told the Commission her experience as a older person with disability navigating My Aged Care

ROYAL COMMISSION: More help required for older Australians with disability accessing My Aged Care

Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has today heard more support is required for older Australians… Read more

The campaign highlights four key priorities the Alliance feels must be addressed to ensure Australians with autism receive the support they need [Source: I CAN Network Twitter]

Autism organisations join forces for change ahead of election

Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

Eleven autism organisations have joined forces to bring positive change to the autism community, ahead of the federal… Read more

The second series of Employable Me will follow the journeys of nine people with disability to finding employment [Source: ABC]

Award winning series on disability and employment returns to television screens

Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s (ABC) award winning documentary series, following people with disability … Read more

Advocacy organisations and people with disability joined a rally in February calling for ongoing Government support [Source: PDCNSW]

Fight for NSW disability advocacy funding continues

Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

Disability advocates and organisations are desperate to secure funding for New South Wales (NSW) disability advocacy,… Read more

The draft Terms of Reference detail the scope, areas of focus and other considerations related to the much needed inquiry [Source: Shutterstock]

Royal Commission draft Terms of Reference released

Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

The highly anticipated draft Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission into the violence, abuse, neglect and exploi… Read more

The Staying Safe Project is helping inform and safeguard people with disability from neglect and financial, sexual, emotional and physical abuse {Source: VALID]

Workshop helps people with disability stay safe from neglect and abuse

Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

With the upcoming Royal Commission into the disability sector expected to uncover horrific instances of violence, neg… Read more

The study will investigate whether a treatment program improves sleep problems, as well as wellbeing and daily function in children aged between 6 and 13 years old [Source: Shutterstock]

Victorian researchers seeking participants with intellectual disability and autism for sleep study

Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

Researchers at Deakin University are seeking primary school aged children with intellectual disability and autism spe… Read more

Down Syndrome Australia will tackle the stigma and lack of understanding through the art of storytelling [Source: Shutterstock]

World Down Syndrome Day celebrated with 21 stories

Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

Australians will share 21 stories leading up to this year’s World Down Syndrome Day on March 21. Read more

The Fearless Express float from the 2019 Sydney Mardi Gras [Source: PWDA via Twitter]

LGBTIQA+ people with disability board the Fearless Express for Sydney Mardi Gras

Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

The streets of Sydney have been splashed with all the colours of the rainbow at this year’s Mardi Gras as people wi… Read more

Hireup's office features accessible kitchens complete with accessible kettles and microwaves and height adjustable benches [Source: Hireup]

Disability support organisation leads way in accessible and inclusive workplaces

Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

With many buildings presenting accessibility barriers for people with disability, one company is prioritising inclusi… Read more

Replacements for standard AT items will be quickly assessed by the NDIA, only requiring one quote for items valued between $1,500 and $15,000 [Source: Shutterstock]

New process to give NDIS participants simple and quick access to Assistive Technology

Posted 2 months ago

Assistive Technology (AT) will be easy to replace under a simpler process set to benefit National Disability Insuran… Read more

A formal announcement is not expected until the Prime Minister has received feedback from every State and Territory [Source: Shutterstock]

Prime Minister pens letter asking for State and Territory support of Royal Commission

Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has penned a letter asking for the support of every State and Territory for a Royal Com… Read more

The Fair Play project will provide 20 Victorian creative organisations with the tools and training to improve inclusion [Source: Shutterstock]

Diversity and inclusion project launches today

Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

A unique Victorian project aimed to boost diversity and inclusion will be launched at the Fair Play Symposium in Melb… Read more

In people with autism, injury and poisoning, including accidents, suicide and deaths resulting from self-harm were found to be the top cause of death [Source: Shutterstock]

Mortality rates in autistic community double general population

Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

An Australian first study led by the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and PhD scholar Jane Hwang has found the mo… Read more

54 percent of providers say they would have to reduce the quality of their services to meet current prices [Source: Shutterstock[

Report reveals “increasingly precarious and frustrated” disability sector

Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

A report prepared from the National Disability Services’ (NDS) Annual Market Survey on the current state of the di… Read more

The investment aims to support employers in attracting, employing and retaining people with disability [Source: Shutterstock]

Information Linkages and Capacity Building grants to boost economic participation

Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

People with disability will benefit from increased employment support, community engagement, resources and training w… Read more

Canine companions like Dobby (above) are helping Australians who are deaf or hard of hearing feel independent in their homes and communities again [Source: Australian Lions Hearing Dogs]

Australian Lions Hearing Dogs set to train its 600th dog

Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

Australian Lions Hearing Dogs (ALHD) is looking to train and rehome its 600th dog this year, a sentiment to its valua… Read more

Ignition Point is three performances rolled into one [Source: Villa Maria Catholic Homes]

Adelaide Fringe show the ‘ignition point’ for performers with disability

Posted 3 months ago by Nicole Pope

South Australia is once again embracing the return of the Adelaide Fringe Festival and with hundreds of amazing perfo… Read more