ADVICE NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY

Seven-year-old Fleur, who has been diagnosed with Rett Syndrome, uses a specialised car seat. [Source: Supplied]

Resource designed to improve travel safety and comfort for children with disability

Tags NDIS Transport Advice Research Posted 1 week ago by Anna Christian

A new website is being described as a “one-stop shop” for resources to support the safe transportation of children with... Read more

The Amputation Decision Aid includes a suite of resources to support people in making the most informed health choice as well as a discussion guide for clinicians to use. [Source: Shutterstock]

New resource aims to improve the experience of people with foot amputation

Tags Conditions Therapies Health and Wellbeing Advice Research Industry Posted 2 weeks ago by Anna Christian

Thousands of people facing amputation could be better supported through the use of a new resource developed by experts... Read more

A medical record can make all the difference for pregnant women with a disability receiving pregnancy care. [Source: Shutterstock]

Research backs changes in medical records to support mothers with a disability

Tags Health and Wellbeing Advice Research Posted 4 months ago by Anna Christian

Something as simple as a change in medical records could improve the pregnancy care thousands of women with a disability... Read more

Mandatory vaccinations for disability workers are currently in discussion following the announcement that all aged care workers will be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. [Image: Shutterstock]

Advocates approach mandatory vaccinations for disability care with caution

Tags NDIS Therapies Health and Wellbeing Advice Government Posted 4 months ago by Jesse Neill

The Federal Government introduced a mandatory vaccination for aged care workers last week, however disability advocates... Read more

People with Disability Australia (PWDA) found that key disability sector requests were completely overlooked in the Federal Budget. [Source: iStock]

Federal Budget: "Not a Budget for people with disability"

Tags NDIS Accessibility Advice Industry Government Posted 6 months ago by Liz Alderslade

The long awaited Federal Budget was unveiled on 11 May with the Government allocating $13.2 billion to the National... Read more

Disability advocates are calling on the Government to hurry up and respond to requests to extend the Disability Royal Commission. [Source: iStock]

Peak bodies demand Government response to DRC extension request

Tags Advice Government Royal Commission Posted 7 months ago by Liz Alderslade

Disability advocacy groups are demanding that the Federal Government responds to requests from the Disability Royal... Read more

Younger onset Parkinson's disease isn't an older person disease with about 20 percent of people with Parkinson's having symptoms before age 50. [Source: iStock]

New app supporting Aussies living with young onset Parkinson's disease

Tags Conditions Accessibility Health and Wellbeing Advice Research Posted 7 months ago by Liz Alderslade

The launch of a new digital app and resource hub in conjunction with World Parkinson's Day on 11 April will be... Read more

The Queensland Government announced last minute funding for State disability advocacy services. [Source: iStock]

QLD Government makes last minute commitment to disability advocacy services

Tags Advice Government Posted 8 months ago by Liz Alderslade

The Queensland Government released a last minute funding commitment last week, ahead of a rally planned for Wednesday... Read more

Some disability advocacy services in Queensland are completely reliant on Government funding to provide services and may have to close doors if the funding doesn't continue. [Source: iStock]

Queensland disability advocates concerned over absent funding commitments

Tags Advice Government Posted 8 months ago by Liz Alderslade

People with disability and advocacy groups in Queensland have come together for a special campaign in a bid to get the... Read more

The Autism CRC has released The National Guideline for the Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders. [Source: iStock]

New resources to support best practice assessment and diagnosis of autism

Tags NDIS Conditions Autism Advice Research Posted 11 months ago

Clinicians and the broader autism community can now access a suite of resources to help them understand and learn more... Read more

#PurpleLightUp has been driving momentum for disability inclusion across hundreds of organisations since 2017 [Source: PurpleSpace]

Purple spotlight to shine on global landmarks this International Day of People with Disability

Tags Accessibility Employment Advice Industry Posted 1 year ago

Iconic buildings around the world will glow purple on 3 December to celebrate and put a spotlight on the economic... Read more

Autism Connect is now available in Victoria, Tasmania, and the ACT. [Source: iStock]

Peak body launches national autism helpline

Tags Autism Advice Posted 1 year ago

Victorian autism peak body Amaze has launched a national autism helpline called Autism Connect. Read more

#MakeItSafeToSpeak campaign aims to protect the confidentiality of people telling their stories to the Disability Royal Commission [Source: iStock]

#MakeItSafeToSpeak to the Disability Royal Commission

Tags Accessibility Mental Health Advice Posted 1 year ago

Representative organisations from Disabled People’s Organisations of Australia are campaigning for legislation to... Read more

"The aim of the care huddle is to present current information about care needs in a concise way that is easily understood." (Source: iStock)

Care Huddles – a tool to improve communication and support team building

Tags NDIS Accessibility Employment Advice Industry Posted 1 year ago

OPINION - Care huddles are a structured process for teams to communicate about client care, share information, and... Read more

Strong information management systems provide the foundation for continuous improvement and high quality, safe service delivery. (Source: Shutterstock

The importance of record keeping and information management for NDIS providers

Tags NDIS Advice Industry Posted 1 year ago

OPINION - Records are an important part of making sure information is available when it is needed but it is often... Read more

According to information supplied by the NDIS, there are a number of scams that could impact people with a disability that they need to look out for. (Source: Shutterstock)

Warning of scams targeting people with disability during COVID-19

Tags Accessibility Advice Posted 1 year ago by Rebecca St Clair

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is warning people with disability about online scams, as scammers take... Read more

In consultation with clients as well as where appropriate any carers, family or nominees, providers should review clients’ care plans and assess what is essential. (Source: Shutterstock)

COVID-19 contract, lease and consumer law considerations for NDIS Providers

Tags NDIS Employment Advice Industry Posted 1 year ago by Rebecca St Clair

OPINION - COVID-19 has created a number of regulatory and other legal issues that impact NDIS providers. Read more

Businesses delivering NDIS funded supports and services directly to clients, as well as those working remotely, need to consider the workplace health and safety issues. (Source: Shutterstock)

COVID-19 employment considerations for NDIS providers

Tags NDIS Accessibility Employment Advice Industry Posted 1 year ago

OPINION PIECE - The COVID-19 pandemic has placed immense strain on the economy and raises complex legal problems for... Read more

To help a person with intellectual disability deal with the unexpected changes faced during the COVID-19 outbreak, you may need to develop new strategies. (Source: Shutterstock)

Helping someone with intellectual disability during COVID-19

Tags Conditions Down Syndrome Accessibility Advice Posted 1 year ago by Rebecca St Clair

Information about COVID-19 is continually changing as new information becomes available. It is important everyone... Read more

People are also able to participate in providing information by submitting a question, answer or a story. (Source: Shutterstock)

New Down syndrome app launched in Australia to provide information

Tags Conditions Down Syndrome Accessibility Advice Posted 1 year ago by Rebecca St Clair

Down Syndrome Australia (DSA) has launched a new app to provide information about Down syndrome to the community to help... Read more