Talking Disability

The latest health and disability news in Australia
<p>With costs of living rising, people with disability under financial strain are advised to seek help if needed. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 9 months ago by Georgie Waters

Extra costs for Aussies with disability could cause mortgage payment problems

Approximately 64 percent of Australians with disability currently own their own homes, with 41 percent living with a... Read more

Accommodation Conditions Finance
<p>With two new initiatives, the Australian Government is aiming to better support people with disability and employ more people who are neurodivergent. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 9 months ago by Georgie Waters

NDIS Minister Shorten praises new government initiatives

The Australian Government has allocated $375,000 dollars to increase training for young disability support workers, and... Read more

Accessibility Autism Government
<p>The Australian Government is seeking public opinion regarding the review of the current disability strategy. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 9 months ago by Georgie Waters

Fewer than 30 days left to provide feedback on Australia’s Disability Strategy

The Department of Social Services encourages all Australians to provide feedback on the current disability strategy Read more

Accessibility Government Health and Wellbeing Royal Commission
<p>When facing challenges associated with the NDIS, being able to talk to others about your experiences can help you feel less alone. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 9 months ago by Georgie Waters

Exclusive online forum for NDIS participants is now active

A new and exclusive online forum created for NDIS participants is creating a community of peer support for members Read more

Accommodation Advice Health and Wellbeing NDIS
<p>Organisations such as Orange Sky provide free services to Australians experiencing homelessness. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 9 months ago by Georgie Waters

The average cost of shelter is now out of reach for one in three Aussies with disability

The average weekly housing cost is almost $500 dollars, while 32 percent of Aussies with disability earn less than $383... Read more

Accommodation Finance Government
<p>The government recently released a response to the Disability Royal Commission&#8217;s final report. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 9 months ago by Georgie Waters

Australian Government agrees to 13 out of 172 Disability Royal Commission recommendations

How will the government’s response affect people with disability? Read more

Accessibility Government Royal Commission
<p>Autism Queensland delivers workshops and education to employers looking to make their workplaces more inclusive for people with autism spectrum disorder. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 9 months ago by Georgie Waters

Queensland set to grow disability employment opportunities

Creating more inclusive workplaces is one aim of the Neurodiversity Works program funded by the Queensland Government. Read more

Autism Employment Government
<p>Creating accessible housing is important to ensure that people with disability can live in houses that suit their needs. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 9 months ago by Georgie Waters

NSW political leaders could improve housing accessibility for Aussies with disability in upcoming meeting

The NSW Government has still not approved the mandatory design standards for new homes, making it difficult for Aussies... Read more

Accessibility Accommodation Government
<p>NDIS Minister Bill Shorten recently announced a new advisory group to improve the NDIS experience for children and their families. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 9 months ago by Georgie Waters

Child health expert praises establishment of new NDIS advisory group

The newly established NDIS advisory group has members from organisations such as Early Childhood Australia and the... Read more

Accessibility Early Intervention NDIS
<p>A new round of grant funding has opened, with government representatives encouraging NDIS providers and eligible organisations to apply. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 9 months ago by Georgie Waters

Bill Shorten encourages NDIS providers to apply for grant funding

Active NDIS providers and eligible organisations could access up to five million dollars in grant funding Read more

Finance Government NDIS