Talking Disability

The latest health and disability news in Australia

The 13 projects which will have a strong focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with disability in the Northern Territory (NT), Queensland and South Australia [Source: Shuttersto

Additional Government funding targets remote communities

Posted 5 months ago by Sam Bartlett

The Australian Government has announced another significant funding grant to help those living with disability receiv… Read more

Newly appointed Commissioner Graeme Head plays a key role in overseeing the rollout of the NDIS is consistent, successful and nationally regulated [Source: Shutterstock]

Tough penalties enforced by new disability safety commission

Posted 6 months ago by Sam Bartlett

The head of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Quality and Safeguards Commission has threatened to come … Read more

The Young Carer Bursary Program offers $3000 scholarships over a 12 month period to 333 young carers who are balancing study and care responsibilities [Source: Shutterstock]

New Government initiative offers scholarships for young carers

Posted 6 months ago by Sam Bartlett

A program facilitated by Carers Australia is providing scholarships for young carers to continue or return to study, … Read more

79 percent of Australian employers across these industries are open to hiring people with disability, however, only 58 percent of businesses are currently doing so [Source: Shutterstock]

Research shows employers want more guidance in hiring people with disability

Posted 6 months ago by Nicole Pope

New research released by the Australian Government has provided a snapshot into disability employment across the heal… Read more

Key findings of the review found higher rates of discrimination and reduced service access among LGBTI people with disability compared to LGBTI people without disability [Source: Shutterstock]

Report shows LGBTI people with disability experience higher rates of discrimination

Posted 6 months ago by Nicole Pope

A new report released by La Trobe University has revealed the discrimination experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, t… Read more

Australia's first open to the public indoor play space for children with sensory disabilities has opened its doors in Preston, Melbourne [Source: We Rock The Spectrum Australia]

Australia’s first sensory safe, indoor play gym opens

Posted 6 months ago by Nicole Pope

Australia’s first open to the public, indoor play gym for children with sensory disorders has officially opened its… Read more

The Quarterly Report also revealed 176,197 Australians with disability have received individualised NDIS plans [Source: Shutterstock]

NDIS Quarterly Report reveals increased growth and satisfaction

Posted 6 months ago by Nicole Pope

The latest Council of Australian Governments (COAG) National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Quarterly Report has … Read more

The soccer pitch is part of the City of Melbourne’s recent $1.5 million landscape upgrade at the North Melbourne Recreation Reserve [Source: Shutterstock]

Australia’s first blind soccer pitch kicks goals at sport and recreation awards

Posted 6 months ago by Nicole Pope

Australia’s first blind soccer pitch has been recognised at the 2018 Disability and Sport Recreation Awards. Read more

One of the companies benefiting from the investment is Stem Cells Australia, who will be able to advance a number of projects [Source: Shutterstock]

Funding advances stem cell research to tackle blindness in children

Posted 6 months ago by Nicole Pope

An investment by the Turnbull Government will see stem cell research tackle blindness in children. Read more

Brain Injury Awareness Week's theme follows on from an Australian first report launched by Brain Injury Australia on 1 May, into family violence and brain injury [Source: Shutterstock]

Brain Injury Awareness Week aims to protect children

Posted 6 months ago by Nicole Pope

This year’s Brain Injury Awareness Week, running from 20-26 August is taking the opportunity to help put a stop to … Read more

The Summer Foundation is seeking partners to drive a sound evidence base and help resolve the issue of young people in nursing homes [Source:Shutterstock]

The Summer Foundation seeks research partners to solve disability and aged care issue

Posted 6 months ago by Nicole Pope

The Summer Foundation has put a call out for partners to join its newly launched $1 million Competitive Research Gran… Read more

At three years old, boys with ASD measured an average height of 99.34cm, exceeding typically developed boys by 1.02cm [Source: Shutterstock]

New research links accelerated head growth and autism

Posted 6 months ago by Nicole Pope

Research by La Trobe University has revealed a link between accelerated head growth in children and autism. Read more

The Government will invest an additional $1.2 million towards extra respite, school holiday programs and support for young carers and carers of people with mental illness [Source: Shutterstock]

New policy to improve support for Victorian carers

Posted 6 months ago by Nicole Pope

A new strategy launched last week will provide greater support for Victorian carers over the next four years. Read more

​A My Health Record will be automatically generated by October 15, 2018, however, debates are running rife amongst the disability community [Source: Shutterstock]

Mixed opinions on My Health implications

Posted 6 months ago by Nicole Pope

The recent buzz around My Health Record as a one-stop-shop for the medical histories of all Australians has been met … Read more

Up to nine supported employees are involved in the everyday care and maintenance of the chickens, including collecting, cleaning and packing up to 380 eggs daily [Source: House with No Steps]

Hens help people with disability crack the job market

Posted 6 months ago by Nicole Pope

An agri-business brought to life by disability provider, House with No Steps (HWNS), is growing job opportunities for… Read more

The research tells the stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability [Source:Shutterstock]

Landmark report tells stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders with disability

Posted 6 months ago by Nicole Pope

A landmark report has been released to tell the lived experiences and stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islande… Read more

FULL TILT aims to provide filmmakers with disabilities the opportunity to undertake paid attachments in SAFC productions [Source:Shutterstock]

South Australian Film Corp to lead improved on-screen representation of disability

Posted 6 months ago by Nicole Pope

An initiative by the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) will see people with disability better represented on-s… Read more

The creation of more than 2,300 jobs will help deliver the NDIS in local communities across the country as it continues rolling out in all States and Territories until 2020 [Source:Shutterstock]

NDIS workforce increases to meet demand

Posted 6 months ago by Nicole Pope

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) workforce has increased by 10.5 percent to support Australians with d… Read more

The report has revealed people with disability experience violence at a higher rate than other people in the community [Source:Shutterstock]

Report released to prevent violence against people with disability

Posted 6 months ago by Nicole Pope

A new report released by the Australian Human Rights Commission addresses the prevalence of violence against people w… Read more

Cheap and accessible single-use plastic straws play an important role and are considered a necessity for people with disability. [Source:Shutterstock]

Environmental debate the ‘final straw’ for people with disability

Posted 6 months ago by Nicole Pope

Recent debate by environmental activists into the ban of single-use plastic straws has fuelled outrage amongst the di… Read more