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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

A leaked proposal suggests removing people with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and acquired brain injuries from the NDIS (Source: iStock)

Draft NDIS proposal leaks with drastic changes

Tags NDIS Conditions Government Posted 3 weeks ago

A draft proposal of legislation changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was leaked to the media on F… Read more

Zell Goldman, who lives in a group home and has cerebral palsy, lost a total 3.3kg on the program and his overall happiness with weight improved 150%. [Source: CPA]

New health and wellbeing program helping NDIS participants lead a healthier lifestyle

Tags NDIS Conditions Health and Wellbeing Posted 2 months ago

A new multi-discipline health program is making it easier for people with disability to achieve their health and wellbei… Read more

Sophie Smyth and Ryan Smedley explore their Aspergers Syndrome in 'Aspie Hour'. [Source; Adelaide Fringe]

Celebrating disability at 2021 Adelaide Fringe: Shows to watch

Tags Conditions Autism Accessibility Posted 2 months ago by Emily Erickson

While the Adelaide Fringe will look a bit different in 2021, there is still plenty of entertainment to be enjoyed in per… Read more

The raised bumps on each LEGO® Braille Brick have been modified to correspond to a letter or character of the braille alphabet [Source: Vision Australia]

Vision Australia brings LEGO® Braille Bricks to Australia

Tags Conditions Therapies Education Posted 2 months ago

Children with low vision will now be able to enjoy the experience of LEGO® thanks to new LEGO® Braille Bricks, brought t… Read more

BraEasy features allow users to dress quickly, easily and independently. [Source: BraEasy]

Australian bra invention helping all women dress independently with dignity

Tags NDIS Conditions Accessibility Posted 2 months ago

Women with disability or physical limitations from illness, temporary injury or surgery can now dress more independently… Read more

The Vision Australia COVID Normal survey​ is open to anybody who is blind or has low vision across Australia. [Source: iStock]

Survey seeks to understand COVID-19 impact on blind and low vision Australians

Tags Conditions Research Posted 3 months ago

New research is underway to help better understand how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Australia’s blind and low visi… Read more

Dig into some podcasts, books, movies and series with disability representation this summer. [Source: iStock]

Disability podcasts, books and Netflix shows to binge these summer holidays

Tags Conditions Autism Posted 4 months ago by Emily Erickson

Looking for something new to watch, listen to or read these holidays? We’ve rounded up some books, podcasts, series and … Read more

Sensory activities can benefit children with developmental disorders or disabilities such as autism in several ways. [Source: iStock]

Eight sensory Christmas crafts for kids

Tags Conditions Therapies Autism Posted 4 months ago

Sensory play includes any activity that stimulates a child's senses: touch, smell, taste, movement, balance, sight and h… 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

‘The Invisible Podcast’ was created to build awareness of how some individuals experience their disabilities. [Source Mable]

World-first sensory journey to portray what it’s like living with a disability

Tags Conditions User Stories Education Posted 4 months ago

Australian disability and aged care support network Mable has launched the world’s first podcast reflecting the personal… Read more

Discrimination in the workplace can potentially lead to those with an invisible disability to hide their condition from prospective employers. [Source: iStock]

Invisible disability stigma driving workers to hide conditions

Tags Conditions Accessibility Employment Posted 4 months ago

In the lead up to International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) on Thursday 3rd December, employment service provi… Read more

Fearless Films Season 2 premieres on Thursday, 3 December - International Day of People with Disability [Source: Feros Care].

Fearless Australians smash disability stereotypes in new film series

Tags Conditions User Stories Autism Down Syndrome Accessibility Posted 4 months ago

Six short films showcasing fearless Australians living with disability premiered on International Day of People with Dis… Read more

Visual artist Prue Stevenson features in Perspective Shift which will air on SBS TV and SBS On Demand. [Source: Attitude Foundation]

New TV series encourages schools to explore disability and inclusion

Tags Conditions Autism Education Accessibility Mental Health Posted 4 months ago

Australian high schools are encouraged to mark International Day of People with Disability, celebrated this Thursday 3rd… Read more

LiveBig occupational therapist Jessica Suh says she loves that OT is person-centred and holistic. [Source: LiveBig]

New educational video highlights role of occupational therapists ahead of National OT Week

Tags Conditions Therapies Industry Posted 5 months ago

A new educational video highlighting the work of occupational therapists has been released by National Disability Insura… Read more

“Our ability to communicate and be able to express our ideas and needs is the essence of what connects us to our community." (Source: iStock)

Speech Pathology Week shines a light on ‘hidden’ disability

Tags Conditions Therapies Posted 7 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

Across Australia, there are 1.2 million people living with some form of communication disability, which statistics say c… Read more

“Repeated trauma is more common for people with disability who often have significant support needs and face many barriers to participation.” (Source: iStock)

Trauma specialists on hand to support people with disability at Commission

Tags Conditions Accessibility Mental Health Posted 9 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

As the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability prepares to resume hear… Read more

"Just because a child may do something (like socialising) a bit differently, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s wrong, bad or not a good experience for them." (Source: iStock)

Researchers ask children with autism to tell them their strengths

Tags Conditions Autism Accessibility Research Posted 9 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

In what has been an Australian-first study, Queensland's Griffith University researchers have explored what children wit… Read more

“[Including Auslan] will make it easier for us to determine more accurately the number of Auslan users in Australia." (Source: iStock)

Auslan to be included on next Census as language option

Tags Conditions Accessibility Posted 9 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

The 2021 National Census will, for the first time, include Auslan as a language option following unsuccessful attempts i… Read more

“We need to take autism seriously and serve that population better. Having a national inquiry is a really good first step towards creating a National Autism Strategy." (Source: iStock)

Last chance to take part in autism survey

Tags NDIS Conditions Autism Accessibility Posted 9 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

Australians with autism, their families and carers were urged to have their say about their experiences of living with t… Read more