Talking Disability

The latest health and disability news in Australia
<p>The Christie Centre team enjoying the Keys To Success &#8211; Self Advocacy Training in Mildura [Source: VALID]</p>
Posted 7 years ago by Nicole Pope

Program aimed at empowerment, a success in Mildura

A Victorian program is helping people living with disability take control of their lives. Read more

<p>At full operation the NDIS will provide life-changing support to more than 460,000 Australians living with disability (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 7 years ago by Nicole Pope

Concerns after Medicare levy increase to fund NDIS scrapped

An announcement by the Turnbull Government to scrap the Medicare levy increase used to fund the National Disability... Read more

<p>Parents of autistic young people believe their children&#8217;s unique skills will help them achieve their full potential when teamed with flexible and modified workplaces (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 7 years ago by Alexandra Stopford

Flexibility aids future success for young people with autism

A university research group, conducted as part of a new research program in Western Australia, has found that parents of... Read more

Autism
Posted 7 years ago by Alexandra Stopford

AMA take aim at NDIS

A number of key concerns and considerations relating to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) have been laid... Read more

<p>Griffith University has developed a new app to help accessibility on the Gold Coast (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 7 years ago by Alexandra Stopford

New app puts the Gold Coast accessibility at your fingertips

Technology is once again leading the way in disability support with the announcement of a new app, which aims to help... Read more

<p>New keys are unlocking access to a network of Changing Places (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 7 years ago by Alexandra Stopford

Carers given the key to unlock Changing Places

Western Australia is leading the way in accessibility following the launch of a new initiative which will unlock access... Read more

<p>Vision Australia says people with disability are excluded from the workplace all because of a lack of accessible information and communications technology (Source: Shutterstock) </p>
Posted 7 years ago by Alexandra Stopford

More ICT means more jobs for people with disability

Vision Australia, with the support of 25 other disability advocacy groups, organisations and peak bodies, is working... Read more

<p>DPS has launched their new product: DisabilitySupportGuide.com.au (Source: DPS)</p>
Posted 7 years ago by Alexandra Stopford

DPS’ disability game-changer is ready and set to LAUNCH!

A new, national and game-changing online disability support directory, developed by consumers and for consumers has been... Read more

<p>Three governments have introduced employment rate targets for people with disability in the public sector (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 7 years ago by Alexandra Stopford

State governments announce targets to increase disability employment

Three state Governments are taking the lead to increase workforce participation rates for people living with disability... Read more

<p>Queensland is a bright shade of blue this month for National Autism Awareness Month (Source: Autism Queensland)</p>
Posted 7 years ago by Alexandra Stopford

April – a month for Autism Awareness

People living with autism and their families are at the heart of a number of events and initiatives this month, as part... Read more

Autism