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![<p>Having a home that’s suited to you can make independent living easier. [Source: South_agency via iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/South_agency__1905.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Adapting your home for accessibility: tips and tricks
Here’s a practical guide to help you start planning your accessible home, with tips, tricks and funding support... Read more
![<p>In a rapidly changing world, the evolution of technology might be leaving some people behind. [Source: Fly View Productions via iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Fly-View-Productions__1905.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Is technology making life harder for people with disability?
We love a good tech story — the app that gives a voice to the voiceless, the AI that opens new doors. However, beneath... Read more
![<p>Volunteering can be rewarding for both parties. If you’ve got some spare time, why not help someone in need? [Source: Aiman Dairabaeva via iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Aiman-Dairabaeva__1205.jpg?fm=pjpg)
The power of purpose: how inclusive volunteering is transforming lives
As National Volunteer Week — May 19 – 25, 2025 — unfolds across Australia, the theme, Connected Communities,... Read more
![<p>What do you need to know about the coming changes and how they may impact your support plan? [Source: AnnaStills via iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/AnnaStills__1205.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New NDIS rules are coming: here’s what you need to know
Big changes are coming to the way some NDIS providers operate and they could affect how you access support. Read more
![<p>Accessible transport is necessary for the modern world, with many workers needing to commute to the office or receive specialist care. [Source: apeyron via iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/apeyron__1205.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Stranded: the fight for disability transport access
For many Australians with disability, getting from point A to point B isn’t just about convenience; it’s about... Read more
![<p>Funding means more support and, for those on the NDIS, they may need all the support they can get. [Source: FG Trade Latin via iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/FG-Trade-Latin__0905.jpg?fm=pjpg)
What to do if your plan isn’t funded well enough
Is your NDIS plan inadequate for your needs? Here’s a step-by-step guide to review and fix it. Read more
![<p>The focus on fraud has shaped the future of the NDIS in Australia. [Source: gpointstudio via iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/gpointstudio__0505.jpg?fm=pjpg)
When disability providers face trouble: what it means for participants and the sector
Has your provider come under scrutiny recently? Let’s explore why that might be the case. Read more
![<p>What do you think the election outcome means for you? [Source: Jade Craven via iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/gpointstudio__0505-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
What Labor’s election win means for the NDIS and people with disability
The Australian Labor Party has won the 2025 Federal Election in a landslide, but what does that mean for the future of... Read more
![<p>Ali France has gone from an advocate to a Member of the Australian Parliament<br />
for Dickson. [Source: Ali France for Dickson via Facebook]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Facebookimage__0505.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Ali France’s win redefines disability leadership in politics
Following the landslide victory for the Australian Labor Party in the 2025 Federal Election, eyes are turning to the... Read more
![<p>Trust your instincts if something feels ‘off’ about your provider. [Source: PIKSEL via iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/PIKSEL__2804.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Choosing an NDIS provider: the key to quality care
Before signing up, all you have to do is a little checking to see if the company is really good. Read more
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The Hills Community Disability Expo
21st May 2025 10am to 1pm (12pm to 1pm is quiet hour) Thompson Hall 92 Seven Hills Rd, Balcombe Hills Estate NSW
Penrith Community Disability Expo
22nd May 2025 10am to 1pm (12pm to 1pm is quiet hour) St Mary's Memorial Hall 29 Swanston St, St Marys NSW
Toowoomba Community Disability Expo
4th June 2025 10am to 1pm (12pm to 1pm is quiet hour) Highfields Cultural Centre, Sean McCarthy Hwy, Highfields QLD
The Disability Events Community (The DEC) – upcoming expos
May to August 2025