Talking Disability

‘Sensory safe’ Santa sessions being held across the country this festive season for children with autism or sensory sensitivities [Source: Shutterstock]

Sensory safe Santa spreads festive cheer for every child

Posted 7 months ago by Nicole Pope

The Christmas spirit will be spread far and wide with ‘sensory safe’ Santa sessions being held across the country… Read more

The funding initiative led by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has been allocated for five projects across Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales [Source: Shutterstock]

Funding boosts autism research

Posted 7 months ago by Nicole Pope

The Government has announced it will filter nearly $4 million into autism research to help improve the diagnosis, tre… Read more

AccessAbility Day aims to give people with disability an insight into a particular type of work or industry [Source: Shutterstock]

AccessAbility Day links people with disability and employers

Posted 7 months ago by Nicole Pope

A Government initiative will help more than four million Australians living with disability explore employment possib… Read more

The $1.3 million APC Para-Sport Equipment Fund will enable eligible participants and carers to seek funding for hire and purchase of equipment [Source: Shutterstock]

New initiative to help athletes with disability access sport equipment

Posted 7 months ago by Nicole Pope

People with disability will be able to access the equipment required to participate in para-sport, thanks to the Spo… Read more

Anti-psychotics, anti-epileptics and propranolol were the most common types of medications prescribed [Source: Shutterstock]

Study finds adults with autism prescribed psychotropic drugs without diagnosis

Posted 7 months ago by Nicole Pope

A new study has found adults on the autism spectrum are being prescribed medication for mental health conditions with… Read more

The program is allowing participants to not only get a taster in the industry of the organisation, but also lead them to employment and a pathway to a full qualification [Source: Supplied]

Program developed by partnership equips next generation of support workers

Posted 7 months ago by Nicole Pope

SPONSORED STORY - A program, born from a partnership between Enhance Training (part of the Hessel Group) and SACARE … Read more

Mr Fearnley reflected beyond the race wins, acknowledging the moments and people who helped him become one of the nation’s most renowned athletes [Source: Salty Dingo / The Newcastle Herald]

Not a dry eye for Kurt Fearnley’s NSW Australian of the Year 2019 acceptance speech

Posted 7 months ago by Nicole Pope

Three-time Australian Paralympic Gold Medallist, author, and disability advocate Kurt Fearnley has been awarded the N… Read more

PWDWA is calling on people with disabilities to join a focus group to discuss the issues and help health professionals deliver top quality care [Source: Shutterstock]

Focus group hopes to improve healthcare delivery for people with disability

Posted 7 months ago by Nicole Pope

A new project led by People with Disabilities Western Australia (PWDWA) and Health Consumers’ Council WA (HCC) are … Read more

The space features a range of therapy and consultancy rooms, a training facility, day option spaces and the Variety Sensory and Social Space [Source: Autism SA]

Sensory and social space for autism opens in Adelaide’s north

Posted 7 months ago by Nicole Pope

A purpose built, state-of-the-art sensory and social space for people with autism has opened in Adelaide’s northern… Read more

The new pilot will trial the effectiveness of health professionals in assessing the functional capacity of people with disability [Source: Shutterstock]

New pilot will trial health professionals in accessing functional capacity

Posted 7 months ago by Nicole Pope

The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) will trial the effectiveness of health professionals in assessing the… Read more

The new project, DisRupted will fund three to four individuals or teams to create a film approximately 20 minutes in length [Source: Shutterstock]

Film project to DisRupt and share stories of disability experience

Posted 7 months ago by Nicole Pope

Budding Australian creatives and filmmakers with disability will have the opportunity to create their own film, thank… Read more

Connect50 is part of the State Government’s Every opportunity: Victoria’s economic participation plan for people with disability 2018-2020 [Source: Shutterstock]

Project offers regional tertiary students with disability paid internships

Posted 7 months ago by Nicole Pope

Fifty tertiary students with disability living in regional Victoria are set to benefit from a new Government funded p… Read more

The report has revealed 206 reports of alleged abuse and neglect of adults with disability, involving informal supports between August 2015 and October 2018 [Source: Shutterstock]

NSW Ombudsman report highlights shocking abuse and neglect

Posted 7 months ago by Nicole Pope

A report released by the New South Wales (NSW) Ombudsman has revealed horrific acts of abuse and neglect of adults wi… Read more

Brett Lacey with Aussie Biscuits' supported employees [Source: House with No Steps]

Aussie Biscuits to cook up Jam Drops and job opportunities in new factory

Posted 7 months ago by Nicole Pope

A New South Wales biscuit baking business that has been creating employment opportunities for people with disability … Read more

SA's first ever accessible music festival will boast a range of music artists and entertainment to celebrate the International Day of People with Disabilities [Source: Sounds & Vibes]

South Australia welcomes first accessible music festival

Posted 7 months ago by Nicole Pope

South Australia will welcome its first ever accessible music festival this summer to celebrate the International Day … Read more

UNSW researchers revealed last year that Australians with intellectual disability are dying from avoidable deaths at double the rate of the general population [Source: Shutterstock]

Urgent inquiry into intellectual disability deaths a key focus of upcoming events

Posted 7 months ago by Nicole Pope

An event held in Sydney early next week will address the urgent need for an inquiry into health and avoidable deaths … Read more

The podcast is lead by DSC father-daughter duo Roland and Evie Naufal [Source: Disability Services Consulting]

New podcast airs candid conversations on disability

Posted 7 months ago by Nicole Pope

A new podcast brought to life by Disability Services Consulting (DSC) will bring industry experts and identities toge… Read more

Wheelchair innovation launches in Australia

Posted 7 months ago by Nicole Pope

An innovative product already helping wheelchair users overseas is being launched in Australia Read more

The Marveloo will have a semi-permanent position at both the Lake Wendouree North Gardens and Mars Stadium in Ballarat [Source: City of Ballarat]

Ballarat welcomes accessible and transportable toilet and changing facility

Posted 7 months ago by Nicole Pope

The Victorian city of Ballarat will become more inclusive of people with disability, with the installation of a tran… Read more

The increasingly popular online learning environments at Australian universities are a growing concern to people who are blind or have low vision [Source: Shutterstock]

Online learning environment “a growing concern” for university students with vision impairment

Posted 8 months ago by Nicole Pope

An increasingly popular method of teaching within Australian universities is causing barriers for students with visio… Read more

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