Talking Disability

The latest health and disability news in Australia

The Government will invest $3 million to launch the Research Hub for Digital Enhanced Living at Deakin University in Melbourne [Source: Shutterstock]

Research hub to develop ‘smart home’ technology for disability

Tags Accessibility Accommodation Posted 5 months ago by Nicole Pope

A new research hub will be established in Victoria to develop personalised ‘smart home’ technology for people wit… Read more

Autism is typically usually diagnosed after the age of four in Australia, but the test will potentially able to detect it earlier [Source: Shutterstock]

Retina scan detects autism in children earlier

Tags Autism Posted 5 months ago by Nicole Pope

Thirteen years in the making, new eye scan technology has the potential to detect a biomarker for autism much earlier… Read more

A module for disability professionals on providing support to people with an intellectual disability through transitions and life events was launched on 12th August [Source: Shutterstock]

Online resource expands to support life transitions and events

Tags Education Mental Health Posted 5 months ago by Nicole Pope

An online resource helping health professionals and carers to better understand and support the mental health and wel… Read more

[Left to right] Joelle Rault with Vision Australia client Sabrina at a recent Vision Australia expo in Moorabbin [Source: Supplied]

Vision Australia helps jobseekers dress to impress

Tags Education Posted 5 months ago by Nicole Pope

People who are blind or have low vision will feel more confident fronting up to a job interview thanks to a new initi… Read more

The MS Readathon encourages children to read as much as they can between 1st August and 31st August, whilst providing a fundraising opportunity for MS Australia’s Family Camps [Source: Shutterstock]

MS Readathon returns for 41st year

Tags Conditions Posted 5 months ago by Nicole Pope

Children will lose themselves in the magic of literature this month during the annual 41st MS Readathon. Read more

The Participant Service Guarantee will take effect from 1 July 2020 with a particular focus on children [Source: Shutterstock]

NDIS under inquiry microscope

Tags NDIS Accessibility Accommodation Posted 5 months ago by Nicole Pope

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will be placed under the microscope during three new inquiries into p… Read more

The study involved most 18,000 people worldwide to identify rare genetic variations associated with an increased risk of developing the condition [Source: Shutterstock]

Australian researchers involved in record international study of epilepsy genes

Tags Conditions Research Posted 5 months ago by Nicole Pope

Australian researchers and patients have been involved in an international study looking at the genetic sequences of … Read more

People with Disability Australia has appointed its new Chief Executive Officer, Jeff Smith [Source: Shutterstock]

People with Disability Australia welcomes new CEO

Tags Employment Posted 5 months ago by Nicole Pope

National disability peak body, People with Disability Australia (PWDA) has appointed its new Chief Executive Officer… Read more

The Department will also move from its dual diagnosis requirement to access extra education support, to a single diagnosis following updated autism spectrum criteria [Source: Shutterstock]

SA children with autism to access extra educational support from Term 4

Tags Autism Education Posted 5 months ago by Nicole Pope

More South Australian children with autism will be able to access extra educational support under new changes by the … Read more

Although Australia has come a long way in disability rights, there's still a long road ahead [Source: Shutterstock]

Report shows Australia still falls short on disability rights

Tags Education Research Posted 5 months ago by Nicole Pope

A new report has highlighted the discrimination and hardship people with disability face, with over 60 percent of sur… Read more

Jermu Hautsolo and David Smith with the the Adolescent/Adult Goal Setting Tool [Source: Supplied]

Picture cards help young adults with autism set goals

Tags Autism Education Posted 5 months ago by Nicole Pope

Picture cards developed by young people with autism will assist other young adults and teenagers on the spectrum in i… Read more

The Government is also funding a legal advisory service and advocacy support for people who want assistance to make a submission [Source: Shutterstock]

Submissions open for Disability Royal Commission

Posted 5 months ago by Nicole Pope

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has officially opened i… Read more

The programs will work to identify potential new recruits who have the right aptitude and attitude to work in either disability or aged care services [Source: Shutterstock]

New programs to upskill the Western Australian disability and aged care workforce

Tags Education Employment Posted 5 months ago by Nicole Pope

The Western Australian Government has announced two new programs to help upskill the disability and aged care workfo… Read more

Hireup Chief Operating Officer Sonia Flynn and Chief Executive Officer Jordan O'Reilly [Source: Supplied]

Hireup welcomes its first Chief Operating Officer

Tags Employment Posted 5 months ago by Nicole Pope

Disability service organisation, Hireup, has welcomed a new staff member with global experience and a background in t… Read more

The project will provide recommendations on the type of accessible resources that need to be developed [Source: Shutterstock]

New project promotes accessible health resources for people with intellectual disability

Tags Education Accessibility Research Posted 5 months ago by Nicole Pope

A research project is aiming to promote accessible health information for people with intellectual disability by anal… Read more

Dukino, Wunjo, Squeaky, Arn and Jaska are all geared up for PAWGUST, to help raise funds for Guide Dog puppies in training [Source: Supplied]

Pooches and their people pound the pavement for PAWGUST

Posted 5 months ago by Nicole Pope

Thousands of Australians will pound the pavement with their pooches this month to help raise much-needed funds for th… Read more

Remove the Barrier addresses the invisible barriers of unconscious bias and discrimination faced by one in five million Australians living with disability [Source: Supplied]

New campaign set to break down employment barriers

Tags Education Accessibility Mental Health Employment Posted 5 months ago by Nicole Pope

A new campaign launched by the Dylan Alcott Foundation is set to break down the barriers people with disability face … Read more

House With No Steps and The Tipping Foundation have undergone an exciting new rebrand journey, now officially known as Aruma [Source: Supplied]

Two renowned disability organisations rebrand under new name

Tags Employment Posted 5 months ago by Nicole Pope

Disability service providers, House With No Steps and The Tipping Foundation have undergone an exciting new rebrand j… Read more

The Young Carers Bursary Program offers a limited number of funding to help ease the financial burden of education fees for young carers who continue with their education [Source: Shutterstock]

Applications open for program supporting studying young carers

Tags Education Posted 5 months ago by Nicole Pope

Juggling the responsibilities of caring for someone and study workloads can be incredibly difficult, but a program su… Read more

Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone that has been shown to have strong antioxidant effects and is capable of protecting the unborn baby's brain from harm [Source: Shutterstock]

World-first trial to see if melatonin protects babies from cerebral palsy

Tags Research Posted 5 months ago by Nicole Pope

A world-first trial of a maternal melatonin supplement may help improve outcomes for babies at risk of cerebral palsy… Read more