CONDITIONS NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
Is autism spectrum disorder a disability in Australia?
Autism spectrum disorder can affect people in many different ways. Read more
Sunflowers will brighten your day at this disability-accessible festival
Held in Queensland, the Kalbar Sunflower Festival is said to be a disability-friendly event. Read more
Could using antipsychotic medication during pregnancy cause disability?
Researchers suggest that taking prescribed antipsychotic medicine during pregnancy may not negatively impact unborn... Read more
World Down Syndrome Day: a celebration of life
World Down Syndrome Day is on March 21, 2024 Read more
Elimination of restrictive practices not mentioned in disability progress update
What can people with disability expect when the government responds to the Disability Royal Commission in mid-2024? Read more
Can non-speaking people develop literacy skills?
Researchers suggest that non-speaking people with ASD have higher literacy levels than previously estimated. Read more
Extreme heat affects everyone, but it does discriminate
The number of hospital admissions for injuries associated with extreme weather — such as heatwaves, bushfires and... Read more
GPs warn of a ‘two-tiered NDIS’ leaving participants behind
The NDIS Review revealed that not all participants have access to the supports they need from the NDIS ‘market’.... Read more
Sunflower lanyards are brightening the way for people with disability
Living with invisible disability is now recognised more easily when a person wears a sunflower lanyard. Read more
Special Olympics Australia makes a splash in Melbourne
The SPLASH swimming event took place recently to raise funds for Special Olympics Australia. Read more