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The latest health and disability news in Australia

The project will explore seven interconnected housing options [Source: University of Melbourne - Melbourne Disability Institute]

New project to delve into NDIS housing options

Posted 4 months ago by Nicole Pope

A new research project will help National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants navigate the challenging di… Read more

Pat Macrossan is Autism Queensland's new CEO effective today [1 February 2019] [Source: Autism Queensland]

Autism Queensland appoints new CEO

Posted 4 months ago by Nicole Pope

Autism Queensland has welcomed a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following the retirement of former CEO Rod Cameron… Read more

The copper-dependent processes are disrupted in the brain and spinal cord, but a potential drug could penetrate and restore function [Source: Shutterstock]

New research into the role of copper in multiple sclerosis uncovers potential treatment

Posted 4 months ago by Nicole Pope

New research at The University of Melbourne is looking into the role copper plays in multiple sclerosis (MS) with a p… Read more

Vision Australia hosts school holiday programs for children in Queensland and New South Wales and is now planning a similar program for the Easter school holidays [Source: Vision Australia]

Vision Australia celebrates success of Melbourne school holiday program

Posted 4 months ago by Nicole Pope

While thousands of students return for the 2019 schooling year, Vision Australia is reflecting on the success of its … Read more

The funding will help the 1 in 4 young people who present at a headspace centre not engaged in work or study [Source: Shutterstock]

Funding investment to continue and expand mental health employment support

Posted 4 months ago by Nicole Pope

One of Australia’s leading mental health organisations, headspace will continue to help young people with mental il… Read more

A group of researchers at the University of Melbourne, the study collected data from 8000 Australian males aged between 18 and 55 years old [Source: Shutterstock]

New study reveals men with disability at higher suicide risk

Posted 4 months ago by Nicole Pope

A new study revealed men with disability are at higher risk of suicide, naming them as a priority group for suicide p… Read more

Carly Findlay's book Say Hello is in stores now [Source: Booktopia]

Carly Findlay launches memoir to empower people with disability

Posted 4 months ago by Nicole Pope

Well known writer, speaker and disability activist Carly Findlay has released her first book, Say Hello. Read more

A total of $100,000 per year for three years will allow people with disability and their representatives to take part in important conversations [Source: Shutterstock]

People with disability supported to attend international human rights forums

Posted 5 months ago by Nicole Pope

People with disability will be supported to attend international human rights forums over the next three years, thank… Read more

The study of more than 90 percent of ACT mental health care providers found the transition to NDIS individualised funding was met with distress and uncertainty [Source: Shutterstock]

Study reveals NDIS is failing mental health providers and participants

Posted 5 months ago by Nicole Pope

A recent study of mental health care providers in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has suggested the National D… Read more

The interactive website and call centre will provide information on accessibility features of telecommunications to people with disability [Source: ACCAN]

Accessible telecommunications information resource launches

Posted 5 months ago by Nicole Pope

Australia’s peak body representing consumer communications, Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCA… Read more

Eliza Thomas shares her experiences as an autistic, narcoleptic (sleep disorder) and bisexual woman at this year's Adelaide Fringe [Source: Eliza Thomas]

Woman shares her experience on three spectrums at Adelaide Fringe

Posted 5 months ago by Nicole Pope

A woman from Adelaide is sharing her experience of being on not one but three spectrums at this year’s Adelaide Fri… Read more

Vision Australia will pair mentors with participants to provide employment advice, encouragement and support over a six month period [Source: Shutterstock]

Vision Australia seeks mentors for new employment program

Posted 5 months ago by Nicole Pope

Vision Australia is on the lookout for volunteer mentors to assist in delivering a new program which will help people… Read more

Autism Queensland will begin three refurbishment projects thanks to $1.3 million in funding from the State Government [Source: Shutterstock]

Autism-specific school in Queensland receives refurbishment funding

Posted 5 months ago by Nicole Pope

A Sunnybank school helping support the needs of children living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Queensland has… Read more

Wanslea will help Western Australian children with developmental delay or disability to achieve better long-term outcomes. [Source: Shutterstock]

NDIA announces first WA ECEI partner

Posted 5 months ago by Nicole Pope

The first National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) partner delivering Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) se… Read more

184 reports of abuse or neglect were reported to the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission within a three month period [Source: Shutterstock]

Incidents of sexual assault reported by NDIS participants in NSW and SA

Posted 5 months ago by Nicole Pope

A number of sexual assault reports have been made by National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants in two … Read more

The NDIS is currently available in the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory and South Australia [Source: Shutterstock]

NDIS completes final rollout in Queensland, Victoria and Tasmania

Posted 5 months ago by Nicole Pope

January 1, 2019, has not only symbolised the endless possibilities and potential of a new year, but also the final ro… Read more

The Victorian Commissioner says there is a need for action at both state and national levels [Source: Shutterstock]

Victorian report highlights provider failures over avoidable choking deaths

Posted 6 months ago by Nicole Pope

A report conducted by Victoria’s Disability Services Commissioner has revealed shocking failures by disability serv… Read more

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our valued readers [Source: Shutterstock]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Posted 6 months ago

As another big year draws to a close, the team behind Talking Disability would like to wish you all a… Read more

Japara’s St Judes residential aged care home has partnered with not-for-profit disability support organisation Wallara to provide employment opportunities to people with disability [Source: Japara]

Café at residential aged care home offers employment for people with disability

Posted 6 months ago by Nicole Pope

A café in Narre Warren, Victoria is providing the community with more than just coffee and cake. Read more

Priceline’s Makeup Director Sarah Laidlaw with Vildana Praljak [Source: Vision Australia]

Priceline releases makeup tutorial video for people with vision impairment

Posted 6 months ago by Nicole Pope

One of Australia’s largest pharmacy companies, Priceline Pharmacy has created a makeup tutorial video on its websit… Read more