Talking Disability
The latest health and disability news in Australia
![<p>In April of 2023, the Government announced new research funding following the Long COVID Parliamentary Enquiry. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/LongCOVIDDisabilitybrain.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Posted 8 months ago
by David McManus
Why some people get long COVID
While Long COVID is not considered a disability in Australia, it can affect people’s lives for some time after they... Read more
![<p>The approach developed by the Monash University team opened new opportunities for mapping brain changes in mental illness. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Brainmap.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Posted 8 months ago
by David McManus
What 1,000 brains told researchers about mental illness
Recently published research showed that large deviations in brain volume and connectivity could hold the key to future... Read more
![<p>Waymo, formerly known as the ‘Google Self-Driving Car Project’ had been founded to increase mobility access and reduce human error associated harm. [Source: Sundry Photography via Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Waymodisability.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Posted 8 months ago
by David McManus
Disability community split on U.S. ‘robotaxis’
![<p>People may be led to believe that avoiding parts of life commonly associated with trauma is the only way to manage the emotional impact it takes. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/exposure-therapypic.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Posted 8 months ago
by David McManus
Who could benefit from exposure therapy?
![<p>The Victorian Government passed the new Mental Health and Wellbeing Act in September, 2022, in response to the Royal Commission into Victoria’s mental health system. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Mental-Health-Act22.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Posted 8 months ago
by David McManus
What’s changed for Victorian mental health in nine years?
![<p>Bipolar disorder is not just a ‘mood swing’ or someone prone to emotional self-expression — the condition is strongly associated with a person’s risk of mortality [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Bipolarghsixfold.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Posted 8 months ago
by David McManus
Bipolar disorder linked to significant risk of mortality, up to sixfold higher
Content warning — this edition of Talking Disability may contain references to sensitive topics, including suicide,... Read more
![<p>Dr Mathew A Brodie, University of New South Wales, Sydney, biomedical engineer, developed the ‘Walking Tall’ app in collaboration with people who are living with Parkinson’s disease. [Source: supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Walkingtallparkapp.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Posted 8 months ago
by David McManus
‘Walking Tall’ app developed to assist Parkinson’s disease mobility
![<p>Cassie Hames, a software programmer who is legally blind, developed the ‘See Me’ app, which is now top-of-mind for innovative investors. [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/cassieseeme.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Posted 8 months ago
by David McManus
The future of accessible transport has been funded
![<p>Boonah, QLD, will host a collaborative four-session self-defence program for people with disability. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/parataekwando.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Posted 8 months ago
by David McManus
New self-defence course for people with disability in Queensland
![<p>The BindiMaps app can assist with navigating a busy hospital and access key areas at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Maccallumcancentre.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Posted 8 months ago
by David McManus