RESEARCH NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
![<p>Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a new funding investment of $12 million at the rebrand launch event in Sydney on Wednesday [Source: Paralympics Australia Twitter]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Screen-Shot-2019-02-07-at-3.39.07-pm.png?fm=png)
Government backs Australian Paralympics ahead of Tokyo 2020 Games
It’s been an exciting week for Australia’s para-athletes with the rebrand of the Australian Paralympic Committee to... Read more
![<p>The new sensory wall display units boast vivid imagery, sound and light projections and detect touch gestures, similar to those used on smartphones and tablets [Source: Achieve Australia]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/8-Feb-Achieve.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Participants enjoy new sensory technology at Achieve Australia
Clients at Achieve Australia’s three New South Wales locations in Epping, Seven Hills and Casino are benefitting from... Read more
![<p>More and more disability advocates are taking to social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook to educate, share thoughts and bring attention to ableism in society [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/5-Feb-movile.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Social media plays vital role in disability education and calling out ableism
Social media has the power to transcend across countries and is playing an important role in calling out ableism and... Read more
![<p>Professor Rhonda Galbally received the Companion in the Order of Australia for her achievements as a disability activist [Source: Shuttertstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/4-feb-aussie.jpg?fm=pjpg)
NDIA board member and disability activist takes home top gong at Australia Day awards
A number of community members influential in the disability sector were recognised at this year’s Order of Australia... Read more
![<p>The Productivity Commission’s final report has shown a new National Disability Agreement is required [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/4-Feb-report.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Productivity Commission review calls for new National Disability Agreement
A final report by the Productivity Commission on the National Disability Agreement (NDA) has found the agreement is... Read more
![<p>The project will explore seven interconnected housing options [Source: University of Melbourne – Melbourne Disability Institute]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/1-Feb-dis-housing.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New project to delve into NDIS housing options
A new research project will help National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants navigate the challenging... Read more
![<p>Pat Macrossan is Autism Queensland’s new CEO effective today [1 February 2019] [Source: Autism Queensland]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/1-Feb-Pam.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Autism Queensland appoints new CEO
Autism Queensland has welcomed a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following the retirement of former CEO Rod Cameron. Read more
![<p>The copper-dependent processes are disrupted in the brain and spinal cord, but a potential drug could penetrate and restore function [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/31-Jan-MS.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New research into the role of copper in multiple sclerosis uncovers potential treatment
New research at The University of Melbourne is looking into the role copper plays in multiple sclerosis (MS) with a... Read more
![<p>Vision Australia hosts school holiday programs for children in Queensland and New South Wales and is now planning a similar program for the Easter school holidays [Source: Vision Australia]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/31-Jan-Vision-AUstralia.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Vision Australia celebrates success of Melbourne school holiday program
While thousands of students return for the 2019 schooling year, Vision Australia is reflecting on the success of its... Read more
![<p>The funding will help the 1 in 4 young people who present at a headspace centre not engaged in work or study [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/30-Jan-MH.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Funding investment to continue and expand mental health employment support
One of Australia’s leading mental health organisations, headspace will continue to help young people with mental... Read more