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Australia’s 2.65 million carers are being celebrated for the amount of unpaid care they provide. [Source: Shutterstock]

National Carers Week recognises the compassionate work of carers

Tags User Stories Autism Education Health and Wellbeing Mental Health Industry Government Posted 1 month ago by Anna Christian

For years Danie didn’t realise she was a carer, she just did what she could to support her daughter. Read more

People with disability and their friends, family members and carers are being encouraged to follow up their first question of ‘R U OK?’ with, ‘are you really ok?’. [Source: Shutterstock]

Are you really ok? Is the question to ask today

Tags Health and Wellbeing Mental Health Posted 2 months ago by Anna Christian

With thousands of people with disability around Australia in lockdown, quarantine or self-isolating to stay safe during... Read more

The information about services is available in a range of languages and audio or written formats. [Source: Shutterstock]

Disability Gateway website received positively by advocacy groups

Tags NDIS Conditions Therapies Accessibility Health and Wellbeing Mental Health Employment Accommodation Transport Government Posted 2 months ago by Anna Christian

Key advocacy groups believe a website designed to provide information about support to people with disability could be a... Read more

Having a range of activities as part of Book Week makes reading engaging for children. [Source: Shutterstock]

Top tips for an inclusive Book Week all children will love

Tags Autism Down Syndrome Education Accessibility Mental Health Posted 3 months ago by Anna Christian

Book Week has arrived and schools across Australia are celebrating a love of books with the theme ‘Old worlds, new... Read more

Autism Queensland is looking for adolescents and adults across Queensland who are on the autism spectrum and also have a mental health condition to participate in this project. [Source: iStock]

New project to improve mental health services for ASD Queenslanders

Tags Autism Mental Health Posted 8 months ago by Liz Alderslade

A new Queensland project aimed to improve mental health services for people on the autism spectrum has been launched by... Read more

The expanded IPS program will allow over 6000 young people under the age of 25 experiencing mental illness to receive specialist vocational and employment support . [Source: iStock]

Breaking down workforce barriers for people with a disability and mental illness

Tags Mental Health Employment Government Posted 11 months ago

The Federal Government has announced an additional $45.7 million investment to extend two programs dedicated to helping... Read more

Wishing you a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year from the Talking Disability team! [Source: iStock]

2020: Our Year in Review

Tags NDIS Accessibility Mental Health Government Royal Commission Posted 11 months ago

2020 has been a year of change and uncertainty across Australia and the globe, especially for the disability industry... Read more

AIS Mental Health Referral Network will become more accessible for Paralympic athletes under new partnership with Paralympics Australia. [Source: iStock]

Partnership expands mental health support to future Paralympians

Tags Accessibility Mental Health Posted 11 months ago

The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and Paralympics Australia have announced a significant partnership to support... Read more

RC report finds communication failed between decision-makers and people with disability, leaving them feeling “forgotten and ignored” during early stages of COVID-19. Source [iStock]

RC report finds “serious failures” to people with disability during early stages of COVID-19

Tags NDIS Accessibility Mental Health Government Royal Commission Posted 1 year ago

The Australian Government was responsible for “serious failures” to people with disability during the early stages of... 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 1 year ago

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

#MakeItSafeToSpeak campaign aims to protect the confidentiality of people telling their stories to the Disability Royal Commission [Source: iStock]

#MakeItSafeToSpeak to the Disability Royal Commission

Tags Accessibility Mental Health Advice Posted 1 year ago

Representative organisations from Disabled People’s Organisations of Australia are campaigning for legislation to... Read more

"Complex trauma impacts so many people living with disability, directly or indirectly," says Dr Kezelman.

New trauma guide to support people with disability

Tags Accessibility Mental Health Posted 1 year ago by Rebecca St Clair

The Federal Government is backing the development of a new guide to better support people with disability who have... Read more

“In one home I worked, residents were isolated after testing, and many workers didn’t want to work because they were worried about their own or a family member's health." (iStock)

Disability workers face uncertainty and risk of illness due to COVID-19, survey says

Tags Finance Accessibility Mental Health Research Industry Posted 1 year ago by Rebecca St Clair

A new national survey of Disability Support Workers (DSWs) has found that workers are facing financial hardship,... 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 1 year ago by Rebecca St Clair

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

Disability Royal Commission turns its eyes to the impact of restrictive practices

Tags User Stories Accessibility Mental Health Posted 1 year ago by Rebecca St Clair

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability is once more seeking input... Read more

Young people with disability were found to be more likely to express concerns about their mental health than their peers. (Source: iStock)

Young people with disability twice as likely to have experienced bullying

Tags Education Accessibility Mental Health Research Posted 1 year ago by Rebecca St Clair

Young people with disability are twice as likely to be bullied and are more negative about their future, according to... Read more

COVID-19 and the challenges being faced by carers may impact a carers mental health. (Source: Shutterstock)

Challenges for unpaid carers during COVID-19

Tags Therapies Accessibility Mental Health Posted 1 year ago by Rebecca St Clair

Being an unpaid carer is a valuable and rewarding job but it's also a tough one, with many carers juggling multiple... Read more

Remaining a part of the community by using online tools is one way to combat social isolation. (Shutterstock)

Staying connected with each other during COVID-19

Tags Accessibility Mental Health Posted 1 year ago by Rebecca St Clair

During the COVID-19 outbreak, social distancing measures have been introduced to try and combat the virus. However, it... Read more

8.6 percent of the sample group met the criteria for a provisional diagnosis of PTSD. (Source: Shutterstock)

Parents of children with autism may be at greater risk for PTSD

Tags Conditions Autism Mental Health Research Posted 1 year ago by Rebecca St Clair

As a result of caring for their child nearly 1 in 5 parents of children living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who... Read more

"People will continue to receive inappropriate supports in their NDIS package if they are assessed as eligible,” says Ms Hancock. [Source: Shutterstock]

People with severe mental illness face difficulties accessing NDIS

Tags NDIS Accessibility Mental Health Posted 1 year ago by Rebecca St Clair

Those with severe mental illness are facing additional problems accessing the National Disability Insurance Scheme... Read more