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![<p>The Disability Royal Commission will be investigating the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout for people with disability. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/DRC-covid-vaccine-hearing-3_5_2021.jpg?fm=pjpg)
DRC to investigate COVID-19 vaccine rollout for people with disability
Following a tumultuous national rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and... Read more
![<p>Many advocates and peak organisations believe that the independent assessments is just a cost-cutting measure by the Federal Government. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/Robo-planning-29_4_2021.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Disability sector is unified against “robo-planning”, inquiry is told
Disability advocates and organisations have labelled the proposed independent assessments as ‘robo-planning’... Read more
![<p>Lookout is using integrated technology in disability service delivery that can help the sector meet the transparency, accountability and management expectations of the public. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/Five-Good-Friends-spon-27_4_2021.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Integrated technology for NDIS support will revolutionise disability care
SPONSORED STORY – The current Disability Royal Commission hearings have highlighted the need for changes to the... Read more
![<p>Disability advocates are calling on the Government to hurry up and respond to requests to extend the Disability Royal Commission. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/DRC-extension-23_4_2021.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Peak bodies demand Government response to DRC extension request
Disability advocacy groups are demanding that the Federal Government responds to requests from the Disability Royal... Read more
![<p>The Department of Health admitted that aged care residents were prioritised over disability residents during the initial COVID-19 vaccine rollout. [Source: Senate Committee]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/Brendan-Murphy-21_4_2021_210421_062542.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Disability residents put on backburner during vaccine rollout to focus on aged care
The COVID-19 vaccination of aged care residents has been prioritised over disability facility residents, a Senate Select... Read more
![<p>While one in five Australians have a disability, the likelihood of having a disability increases with age, and older workers with disability are at a disadvantage getting work. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/Older-worker-with-disability-TD-15_4_2021.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Mature workers with disability can improve job prospects through new pilot program
A new pilot program based in Western Sydney will be assisting older workers with disability to find more work prospects... Read more
![<p>Younger onset Parkinson’s disease isn’t an older person disease with about 20 percent of people with Parkinson’s having symptoms before age 50. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/YPOD-13_4_2021_210413_010223.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New app supporting Aussies living with young onset Parkinson’s disease
The launch of a new digital app and resource hub in conjunction with World Parkinson’s Day on 11 April will be... Read more
![<p>The Australian Lawyers Alliance (ALA) says the proposed changes to the NDIS could undermine the purpose of the legislation, which is to give choice and control to the consumer. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/NDIS-assessments-12_4_2021.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Choice and control undermined by inability to challenge NDIS assessments
The Australian Lawyers Alliance (ALA) has highlighted concerns around the mandatory National Disability Insurance Scheme... Read more
![<p>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]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/Mental-health-Autism-QLD-31_3_2021.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New project to improve mental health services for ASD Queenslanders
A new Queensland project aimed to improve mental health services for people on the autism spectrum has been launched by... Read more
Draft NDIS proposal leaks with drastic changes
A draft proposal of legislation changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was leaked to the media on... Read more