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![<p>There are now almost 750,000 DSP and 200,000 NSA recipients of working age who have work capacity restrictions [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/11-September-Centrelink.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Study seeks to understand the health of Australians receiving Government support
A newly released study will help understand the health of the more than 1.4 million Australians receiving Newstart... Read more
![<p>Lisa Corcoran gave evidence to the Commission about her struggle with living in aged care as a young person with a disability [Source: ACRC]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/10-September-RC.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Royal Commission hearings shed light on experiences of young people with disability in aged care
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has commenced its most recent hearings, turning attention to the... Read more
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Time to STEP up for cerebral palsy
Australians will hit their local parks, trails and sidewalks this month to raise much-needed funds to support their... Read more
![<p>UniSA has received a $2.4 million Investigator Grant from the National Health and Medical Research Council [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/9-September.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Research into chronic musculoskeletal pain receives funding
The University of South Australia (UniSA) has received funding to research one of the world’s most leading causes of... Read more
![<p>Disabled surfer and Feros Care ambassador Barney Miller [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/6-September.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Fearless Australians with disability hit the big screen
Television series, Fearless Films, is returning for a second season, turning its focus to smashing stereotypes of... Read more
![<p>World Spinal Cord Awareness Day provides an opportunity to discuss misconceptions and raise awareness around living with a spinal cord injury (SCI) [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/5-September.jpg?fm=pjpg)
World Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day promotes living a full life
Today is World Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day, providing an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the experiences of... Read more
![<p>The report, People with disability in Australia, covers multiple topics. including education, health, social support and employment [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/4th-Sept-Report.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Report shares experiences of Australians with disability
The first comprehensive report of its kind by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has shared the... Read more
![<p>My Friend Autism will be available to listen to from tomorrow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Whooshka, at the website and on the Orion Kelly Facebook page [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/3rd-Sept-My-Friend-Autism.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New podcast to raise awareness and improve the lives of people with autism
A unique podcast, launching tomorrow, will help people with autism understand their diagnosis, as well as raise... Read more
![<p>Therapy Dog Ollie at a special ‘Reading with dogs’ event [Source: Guide Dogs NSW/ACT]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/2-Sept-Therapy-Dogs.jpg?fm=pjpg)
September raises awareness for Therapy Dogs
This month is Therapy Dog Awareness Month, providing an opportunity to raise awareness for these special canines and the... Read more
![<p>Australian researchers from Monash University have performed the first-ever study of a web-based cognitive test [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/30-August.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New test to detect cognitive changes early in people with MS
A simple, quick test could be the answer to the early detection of thinking and memory changes in people living with... Read more