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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 1 week 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 benefitin… 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 3 weeks ago by Liz Alderslade

The Queensland Government released a last minute funding commitment last week, ahead of a rally planned for Wednesday 24… 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 4 weeks 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 S… 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 4 months ago

Clinicians and the broader autism community can now access a suite of resources to help them understand and learn more a… 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 4 months ago

Iconic buildings around the world will glow purple on 3 December to celebrate and put a spotlight on the economic contri… 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 5 months 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 6 months ago

Representative organisations from Disabled People’s Organisations of Australia are campaigning for legislation to protec… 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 9 months ago

OPINION - Care huddles are a structured process for teams to communicate about client care, share information, and defin… 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 11 months ago

OPINION - Records are an important part of making sure information is available when it is needed but it is often overlo… 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 11 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is warning people with disability about online scams, as scammers take a… 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 11 months 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 reg… 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 unders… 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

Symptoms of COVID-19 can resemble the common cold or flu. (Source: Shutterstock)

Explaining coronavirus and COVID-19

Tags NDIS Conditions Accessibility Advice Research Posted 1 year ago by Rebecca St Clair

The coronavirus currently spreading around the world is also known as COVID-19.  Read more

Participation of disabled women as citizens is at the basis of the recognition of their dignity. (Source: Shutterstock)

Resource for women and girls with disability launches in Australia

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

Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) have launched a world first website called Our Place to support women and girls… Read more

“You have people that require supports on a daily basis and the potential there is that you end up with a workforce that is unable to provide it." (Source: Shutterstock)

Coronavirus may impact services delivered to people with disability

Tags Conditions Advice Posted 1 year ago by Rebecca St Clair

The potential impact of coronavirus on those with a disability has led peak body People With Disability Australia (PWDA)… Read more

"We currently have very limited capacity to understand the health outcomes for people with intellectual disability." (Source: Disability Royal Commission)

ROYAL COMMISSION: Australia's healthcare system not prepared

Tags NDIS Conditions User Stories Accessibility Advice Research Posted 1 year ago by Rebecca St Clair

The Disability Royal Commission has been told Australia's healthcare system lacks data and is not prepared for those wit… Read more

"We would go to emergency and they would go, 'Oh, he has Down syndrome.' (Source: Disability Royal Commission)

​ROYAL COMMISSION: Mistreatment and miscommunication at heart of healthcare

Tags NDIS Accessibility Advice Research Posted 1 year ago by Rebecca St Clair

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability started its first round of… Read more

Understanding the Royal commission process can help with knowing what to expect and helps with preparing for the Royal Commission (Source: Shutterstock)

What disability providers need to know about the Royal Commission

Tags Advice Industry Posted 1 year ago by Rebecca St Clair

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability continues in 2020 with mor… Read more