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Theatre can offer a new challenge and career path to those living with disability (Source: Shutterstock)

Strength in numbers

Tags Accessibility Health and Wellbeing Posted 4 days ago

SPONSORED STORY - When Michaela Cantwell had a stroke 11 years ago, she feared the curtain may have to come down on the … Read more

Many advocates and peak organisations believe that the independent assessments is just a cost-cutting measure by the Federal Government. [Source: iStock]

Disability sector is unified against "robo-planning", inquiry is told

Tags NDIS Health and Wellbeing Government Posted 2 weeks ago by Liz Alderslade

Disability advocates and organisations have labelled the proposed independent assessments as 'robo-planning' and have re… Read more

Lookout is using integrated technology in disability service delivery that can help the sector meet the transparency, accountability and management expectations of the public. [Source: iStock]

Integrated technology for NDIS support will revolutionise disability care

Tags Accessibility Health and Wellbeing Royal Commission Posted 2 weeks ago

SPONSORED STORY - The current Disability Royal Commission hearings have highlighted the need for changes to the way supp… Read more

The Department of Health admitted that aged care residents were prioritised over disability residents during the initial COVID-19 vaccine rollout. [Source: Senate Committee]

Disability residents put on backburner during vaccine rollout to focus on aged care

Tags Health and Wellbeing Government Posted 3 weeks ago by Liz Alderslade

The COVID-19 vaccination of aged care residents has been prioritised over disability facility residents, a Senate Select… Read more

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 month 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

This study also uncovered alarming statistics around the violence and abuse people with disability experience over their lifetime. [Source: iStock]

Women with disability twice as likely to experience sexual assault, says DRC

Tags Health and Wellbeing Government Royal Commission Posted 1 month ago by Liz Alderslade

As Australia deals with the ongoing sexual assault cases against women in Parliament and the pervasive culture around se… Read more

‘Different on the Outside, Same on the Inside’ program is facilitated by Social Futures LAC, Maree Jenner. [Source: Social Futures]

Central Coast program aims to encourage disability inclusion in local schools

Tags NDIS Education Health and Wellbeing Posted 2 months ago

Community service organisation Social Futures is challenging stereotypes about disability in New South Wales Central Coa… Read more

The Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine requires two doses at a minimum of 21 days apart. [Source: iStock]

Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout begins

Tags Health and Wellbeing Government Posted 2 months ago

The Federal Government's COVID-19 vaccination rollout started on 22 February, with Australia's most vulnerable and front… Read more

The resources on My Allied Health Space have a focus on putting people and their families at the centre of decision making. [Source: iStock]

New tool helping Victorians with disability find allied health support

Tags NDIS Health and Wellbeing Government Posted 2 months ago

A new website launched by the Victorian Government will help Victorians with disability find the allied health services … 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