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Australian Disability Service Awards finalists revealed for 2025
The finalists for the 2025 Australian Disability Service Awards have been announced, celebrating innovation and... Read more
Fighting harmful autism myths: why facts, not fear, must guide disability policy
US President Donald Trump has revived harmful myths linking paracetamol and vaccines to autism, despite clear scientific... Read more
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NDIS behaviour support: Giving elders positive behaviour support
A personalised Behaviour Support Plan can transform quality of life for older people and NDIS participants. From... Read more
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NDIS psychosocial disability: what supports are available in 2025?
Psychosocial disability affects around 10% of NDIS participants, yet access can be difficult, especially for young... Read more
Childhood dementia: families call for greater awareness and support
Childhood dementia affects about 2,000 Australian children, yet families face long delays to diagnosis, limited... Read more
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Experts say early mental health support could ease pressure on families
Experts warn Australia’s underfunded mental health system forces families to cope until illness becomes severe. With... Read more
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Funding boost aims to improve mental health in disability workplaces
Victoria invests $1.6m to make disability and aged care workplaces safer, with new rules on managing psychosocial risks... Read more
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ANZACATA pushes back on NDIS pricing cut for art therapy
ANZACATA warns NDIS art therapy price cuts could reduce access and threaten the profession, despite review confirming... Read more
What the September 2025 changes mean for disability support pension recipients
Disability Support Pension rises from 20 September, but higher deeming rates may cut into gains for some recipients. Read more
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First Nations leadership key to Thriving Kids success
First Peoples Disability Network warns the $2b Thriving Kids program must be co-designed with First Nations families to... Read more