HEALTH AND WELLBEING NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
Australian scientists move closer to understanding how multiple sclerosis develops
Australian scientists have made a breakthrough in multiple sclerosis research, allowing more than 100 genetic risk... Read more
Vasey RSL Care opens 20 affordable homes for veterans in Melbourne
Vasey RSL Care has opened a new affordable housing development in Bundoora, delivering 20 purpose-built homes for... Read more
Federal Court orders NDIS to fund mobility scooter in significant ruling
A Federal Court ruling has ordered the NDIA to fund a mobility scooter for an NDIS participant with multiple... Read more
Outsourced NDIS call centre staff told to “pretend” they work for government, workers claim
Fewer remote jobs could shut people with disability out of work
A UK study has found declining remote job opportunities could increase unemployment among disabled workers. In... Read more
Exploring Victoria’s High Country through sound, taste and touch
Five blind and low-vision travellers visited Victoria’s High Country with Cocky Guides last weekend, taking part in a... Read more
Disability advocates call for rideshare to be included in transport subsidy schemes
A national trial has reignited calls to include rideshare services in state-based taxi subsidy schemes. With 98 per cent... Read more
People can now record disability and access needs in the Digital Health Record
A new update to the ACT Digital Health Record allows people living with disability to formally record their access and... Read more
Why more Australians are choosing private NDIS support workers
Private NDIS support workers are becoming an increasingly popular option for people living with disability who want... Read more
Earlier support, closer to home for children and families
The Brotherhood of St. Laurence has welcomed progress on Thriving Kids, a national approach focused on delivering... Read more