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![<p>Brother Thomas Oliver Pickett, pictured with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, won the 2025 Senior Australian of the Year award. [NADC/Salty Dingo; supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/senioraus2801.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Wheelchairs for Kids co-founder has helped more than 60,000 children
A volunteer from Western Australia has helped change the lives of thousands of children with physical disability Read more
![<p>A program available for employers could improve hiring practices for people with disability. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/cafeman2101.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Sofitel and SkyCity hotels in Adelaide participate in an inclusive hiring program
How could an inclusive employer program improve the lives of people with cognitive disability? Read more
![<p>Some people with autism spectrum disorder prefer person-first language, while others use identity-first language. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/autismman2001.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Why is autism called different things?
What’s the difference between autism, autism spectrum disorder, ASD and Asperger’s syndrome? Read more
![<p>Recent funding has been allocated to a university in Western Australia to help educate young people with autism spectrum disorder about Artificial Intelligence.<br />
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Eligible teens with autism spectrum disorder will get Artificial Intelligence training
This government-funded initiative could help young people with autism spectrum disorder improve their future job... Read more
![<p>Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition that can impact a person’s communication and socialisation abilities. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/happychild1401.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Disability experts are cautious of the recently announced National Autism Strategy
The National Autism Strategy has been announced — how will this affect people with autism spectrum disorder? Read more
![<p>If you live with disability and will attend university this year, applying for accommodations could help you get the most out of your studies. [Source: Shuttershock].</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/groupstudy0701.jpg?fm=pjpg)
2025 is here: what options are available to help you reach your goals this year?
Knowing what you want to do this year might seem tricky, even if you’ve made resolutions for 2025. Learning more... Read more
![<p>Listening to people with lived experience is an important way to understand more about the challenges they face. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/hifivehappy0601.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Bill Shorten will leave the NDIS in the hands of people with disability
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten will be retiring from politics next month. What does this mean for NDIS participants? Read more
![<p>Getting together is a Christmas tradition for many families, but are all holiday celebrations accessible for people with disability? [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/disabilitychristmas1612.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Simple ways to make Christmas accessible for people with disability
Christmas can be a great to catch up with family and friends, but some Australians may face additional barriers Read more
![<p>University is a goal for many people but some barriers may make it more difficult for people with disability. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/happystudents0312.jpg?fm=pjpg)
The Dylan Alcott Foundation continues to change the lives of young people with disability
Two university students were each awarded a $10,000 dollar scholarship Read more
![<p>The new Wicked movie is gaining popularity for many reasons, such as its inclusivity of actors with disability. [Source: Shutterstock; Tinseltown]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/wickedmovie0212.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Wicked’s Marissa Bode says aggressive comments about disability are ‘harmful’
Why are people discussing the new Wicked film and disability? Read more