Talking Disability

The latest health and disability news in Australia

Involved participants in the Positive Partners program were also able to develop their verbal and non-verbal communication skills and make new friends. [Source: Achieve Australia]

Authors with disability release new inspiring short stories

Tags Education Posted 1 month ago by Liz Alderslade

A special inspirational eBook has been released by disability provider, Achieve Australia, featuring seven different … Read more

The report findings says if the Government spent an additional $3.1 billion a year on the Disability Support Pension, it would halve the standard of living gap for households. [Shutterstock]

Disability advocates call for urgent review of Disability Support Pension

Tags Finance Posted 2 months ago by Liz Alderslade

A new report released has found people with disability spend $107 a week more on their basic living costs than Austra… Read more

The Honourable Ronald Sackville AO QC says the inquiry is the result of the tireless campaign by people with disability and their supporters [Source: Disability Royal Commission]

Disability Royal Commission commences!

Tags User Stories Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

The first public hearing of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disabi… Read more

James Nutt taking a walk through the County Court Victoria before his appearance at the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety yesterday [Source: Supplied]

People with disability share their stories at Aged Care Royal Commission

Tags NDIS User Stories Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

A National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participant has shared his story at the Royal Commission into Aged Care… Read more

There are now almost 750,000 DSP and 200,000 NSA recipients of working age who have work capacity restrictions [Source: Shutterstock]

Study seeks to understand the health of Australians receiving Government support

Tags Conditions Finance Mental Health Employment Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

A newly released study will help understand the health of the more than 1.4 million Australians receiving Newstart Al… Read more

Lisa Corcoran gave evidence to the Commission about her struggle with living in aged care as a young person with a disability [Source: ACRC]

Royal Commission hearings shed light on experiences of young people with disability in aged care

Tags Education Posted 2 months ago by Liz Alderslade

The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has commenced its most recent hearings, turning attention to t… Read more

You can show your support by donating at steptember.org.au [Source: Supplied]

Time to STEP up for cerebral palsy

Tags Conditions Education Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

Australians will hit their local parks, trails and sidewalks this month to raise much-needed funds to support their f… Read more

UniSA has received a $2.4 million Investigator Grant from the National Health and Medical Research Council​ [Source: Shutterstock]

Research into chronic musculoskeletal pain receives funding

Tags Conditions Research Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

The University of South Australia (UniSA) has received funding to research one of the world’s most leading causes o… Read more

Disabled surfer and Feros Care ambassador Barney Miller [Source: Supplied]

Fearless Australians with disability hit the big screen

Tags Conditions User Stories Education Accessibility Employment Accommodation Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

Television series, Fearless Films, is returning for a second season, turning its focus to smashing stereotyp… Read more

World Spinal Cord Awareness Day provides an opportunity to discuss misconceptions and raise awareness around living with a spinal cord injury (SCI) [Source: Shutterstock]

World Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day promotes living a full life

Tags Conditions Education Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

Today is World Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day, providing an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the experiences of … Read more

The report, People with disability in Australia, covers multiple topics. including education, health, social support and employment [Source: Shutterstock]

Report shares experiences of Australians with disability

Tags Education Mental Health Employment Accommodation Research Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

The first comprehensive report of its kind by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has shared the di… Read more

My Friend Autism will be available to listen to from tomorrow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Whooshka, at the website​ and on the Orion Kelly Facebook page​ [Source: Supplied]

New podcast to raise awareness and improve the lives of people with autism

Tags Autism Education Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

A unique podcast, launching tomorrow, will help people with autism understand their diagnosis, as well as raise aware… Read more

Therapy Dog Ollie at a special ‘Reading with dogs’ event [Source: Guide Dogs NSW/ACT]

September raises awareness for Therapy Dogs

Tags Education Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

This month is Therapy Dog Awareness Month, providing an opportunity to raise awareness for these special canines and … Read more

Australian researchers from Monash University have performed the first-ever study of a web-based cognitive test [Source: Shutterstock]

New test to detect cognitive changes early in people with MS

Tags Education Accessibility Research Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

A simple, quick test could be the answer to the early detection of thinking and memory changes in people living with … Read more

Accessibility Unlocked is hoping to bridge the gap, where disabled game developers experience a lack of support and promote game industry accessibility [Source: Supplied]

New initiative unlocks accessible games industry

Tags Accessibility Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

A new initiative has hit ‘play’ in helping the Australian and New Zealand games industry become more accessible. Read more

Jo-Anne Hewitt has been appointed as Achieve Australia's Chief Executive Officer ​[Source: Supplied]

New CEO welcomed to Achieve Australia

Tags Employment Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

Disability support provider, Achieve Australia, has welcomed Jo-Anne Hewitt as their newly appointed Chief Executive … Read more

Credit: Belinda Howell - This Is Australia Collection [Source: Supplied]

New stock images represent Australia’s disability community

Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

A new collaboration with Getty Images will bring to life stock imagery that represents Australians with disability. Read more

Teachers and students from Elsternwick Primary, Professor Nicole Reinhart and Mr Tim Richardson MP excited to launch AllPlay Learn for all public schools in Victoria [Source: Supplied]

Program fosters inclusive education for children with neurodevelopmental disorders

Tags Autism Education Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

A new program will help support the inclusive education of students with neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism… Read more

Program Mentor, Daisy Van Ghert who is involved in The Girl’s Guide to Ruling the Internet [Source: Supplied]

Program helps teenage girls with autism become internet savvy

Tags Autism Education Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

A new popular program, and the only one of its kind, is helping teenage girls on the autism spectrum stay safe online… Read more

Speech Pathology Week will draw attention to people living with a communication disability, which can impact relationships, employment, education and social inclusion [Source: Shutterstock]

Speech Pathology Week shines light on ‘hidden’ disability

Tags Education Employment Posted 2 months ago by Nicole Pope

A spotlight will be shown on the ‘hidden’ disability affecting 1.2 million Australians during Speech Pathology We… Read more