ROYAL COMMISSION NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
![<p>Down Syndrome Australia will tackle the stigma and lack of understanding through the art of storytelling [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/7-March-DS.jpg?fm=pjpg)
World Down Syndrome Day celebrated with 21 stories
Australians will share 21 stories leading up to this year’s World Down Syndrome Day on March 21. Read more
![<p>The Fearless Express float from the 2019 Sydney Mardi Gras [Source: PWDA via Twitter]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/5-March-Mardi-Gras.jpg?fm=pjpg)
LGBTIQA+ people with disability board the Fearless Express for Sydney Mardi Gras
The streets of Sydney have been splashed with all the colours of the rainbow at this year’s Mardi Gras as people with... Read more
![<p>Hireup’s office features accessible kitchens complete with accessible kettles and microwaves and height adjustable benches [Source: Hireup]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/4-March-Hireup.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Disability support organisation leads way in accessible and inclusive workplaces
With many buildings presenting accessibility barriers for people with disability, one company is prioritising inclusive... Read more
![<p>Replacements for standard AT items will be quickly assessed by the NDIA, only requiring one quote for items valued between $1,500 and $15,000 [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/1-March-AT.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New process to give NDIS participants simple and quick access to Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology (AT) will be easy to replace under a simpler process set to benefit National Disability Insurance... Read more
![<p>A formal announcement is not expected until the Prime Minister has received feedback from every State and Territory [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/27-Feb.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Prime Minister pens letter asking for State and Territory support of Royal Commission
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has penned a letter asking for the support of every State and Territory for a Royal... Read more
![<p>The Fair Play project will provide 20 Victorian creative organisations with the tools and training to improve inclusion [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/26-diversity.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Diversity and inclusion project launches today
A unique Victorian project aimed to boost diversity and inclusion will be launched at the Fair Play Symposium in... Read more
![<p>In people with autism, injury and poisoning, including accidents, suicide and deaths resulting from self-harm were found to be the top cause of death [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/26-mortality.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Mortality rates in autistic community double general population
An Australian first study led by the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and PhD scholar Jane Hwang has found the... Read more
Report reveals “increasingly precarious and frustrated” disability sector
A report prepared from the National Disability Services’ (NDS) Annual Market Survey on the current state of the... Read more
![<p>The investment aims to support employers in attracting, employing and retaining people with disability [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/22-Feb-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Information Linkages and Capacity Building grants to boost economic participation
People with disability will benefit from increased employment support, community engagement, resources and training with... Read more
![<p>Canine companions like Dobby (above) are helping Australians who are deaf or hard of hearing feel independent in their homes and communities again [Source: Australian Lions Hearing Dogs]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/21-FEB-DOG.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Australian Lions Hearing Dogs set to train its 600th dog
Australian Lions Hearing Dogs (ALHD) is looking to train and rehome its 600th dog this year, a sentiment to its valuable... Read more