NDIS NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
![<p>Science 2.0 founder Hank Campbell had some choice words for epidemiologists and their impact on public media consumption. [Source: Robert Stump via Unsplash]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/dietcoke__2709.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Diet Coke drama — misleading trends in disability news media
What ’causes’ disability this week? Read more
![<p>Mr River Night, national disability sector advocate, cautioned Australians about the need for immediate action to reform the National Disability Insurance Scheme. [Source: Developing Australian Communities]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Frankknight__2609.jpg?fm=pjpg)
‘NDIS will be the next Robodebt,’ disability advocate warned
Over 4.4 million Australian’s live with disability and Mr River Night believes more needs to be done to support... Read more
![<p>The new report suggested that improving the NDIS could start with the workforce wages. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/disabilitysuppay__2209.jpg?fm=pjpg)
All work, no pay: substandard care could be tied to wages
In the disability sector, the rate of full-time employment has ranged between 20 percent and 24 percent over the last... Read more
![<p>The Budget predicts an estimated $844.0 million surplus in 2024 – 25. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Menthelbdgt__2109.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Mental health advocates left disappointed by the NSW State Budget
Despite NSW having the largest economy of all States and Territories in Australia, with a diverse range of industries... Read more
![<p>Photosensitive epilepsy can be triggered by flashing, flickering lights or by certain geometric shapes and patterns — causing potentially fatal seizures. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Zachslaw__2009.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Social media is under scrutiny following world-first epilepsy law
![<p>Artwork by Gonketa in Melbourne’s Rainbow Alley. [Source: Nicole Reed via UniSA]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/deafgain__1809_1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
‘Deaf Gain’ showcases signs of great art
In 2023, the theme for National Week of Deaf People will be ‘A world where deaf people can sign anywhere. Read more
![<p>Programmer and controversial software developer Terry Davis intended for TempleOS to be the ‘third temple,’ referenced in the Bible. [Source: _Prink_ via r/VXJunkies]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/terrydavis__1809.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Bullied, schizophrenic, genius: the sad story of Terry Davis
Warning: this edition of Talking Disability may contain sensitive content Read more
![<p>Minister for Health and Well-being Chirs Picton MP [left], Minister for Human Services Nat Cook MP [right] and Community Living Options CEO Mel Kubisa [centre] cut the commemorative cake on Friday morning. [Source: Disability Support Guide]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/RegencyGreen__1509.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Hospitalised for 19 years — Regency Green gave them independence
Ministers celebrated the independent living pilot amid the continued ramping crisis in SA Read more
![<p>The new research highlighted a fundamental gap in public knowledge regarding obsessive-compulsive disorder. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/OCDGambling__1309.jpg?fm=pjpg)
How gambling revealed an OCD breakthrough
Is OCD just ‘fussiness’ or is there more to it? Read more
![<p>Australians have been urged to have their say ahead of the October 14 Voice to Parliament referendum [Source: ChameleonsEye / Shutterstock.com]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/ChameleonseyeVoice___1209.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Australians with hearing loss may be at risk ahead of the Voice referendum
Should important information be available in Auslan? Read more