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![<p>2020 was definitely a unique year with many struggles but Australia weathered it better than most. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/iStock-1284561639-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
The staff at Talking Disability wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
It’s been a difficult year for everyone this year, and like so many businesses, DPS, the company behind Talking... Read more
![<p>Wishing you a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year from the Talking Disability team! [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/iStock-1191240326.jpg?fm=pjpg)
2020: Our Year in Review
2020 has been a year of change and uncertainty across Australia and the globe, especially for the disability industry... Read more
Committee launches inquiry into NDIS independent assessments
The Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has announced it will conduct an inquiry... Read more
![<p>Dig into some podcasts, books, movies and series with disability representation this summer. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/iStock-1204597082-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Disability podcasts, books and Netflix shows to binge these summer holidays
Looking for something new to watch, listen to or read these holidays? We’ve rounded up some books, podcasts, series... Read more
![<p>Rights and advocacy organisations are urging the Disability Royal Commission to recognise that segregation of people with disabilities is discrimination and a breach of human rights . [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/iStock-519995449-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Joint paper calls for end to segregation of people with disability in Australia
Disability rights and advocacy organisations are calling upon the Disability Royal Commission to fully investigate the... Read more
![<p>A quarter of the 3,175 issues identified by volunteer Community Visitors in disability group homes this year, related to the appropriateness of the residential environment. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/iStock-882950072-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
NDIS yet to solve disability accommodation shortage for Victorians
For many Victorians with disability, the right to choose where they live and who they live with is so constrained that... Read more
![<p>The Autism CRC has released The National Guideline for the Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/iStock-1130128048-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New resources to support best practice assessment and diagnosis of autism
Clinicians and the broader autism community can now access a suite of resources to help them understand and learn more... Read more
![<p>VisAbility began as the Ladies’ Braille Society in 1913. [Source: VisAbility]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/visability.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New look, same heart for VisAbility
Western Australian disability service provider VisAbility has unveiled a new look and website bringing the organisation... Read more
![<p>The Government aim to raise employment rate of NDIS participants from 24 percent to 30 percent by 2023 through new employment strategy. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/iStock-1208171557-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New disability strategy to increase Australian Public Service employment opportunities
The Government has released a new Australian Public Service (APS) employment strategy with an aim to create more job... Read more
![<p>AIS Mental Health Referral Network will become more accessible for Paralympic athletes under new partnership with Paralympics Australia. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/iStock-962721878-2.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Partnership expands mental health support to future Paralympians
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and Paralympics Australia have announced a significant partnership to support... Read more