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![<p>The South Australian Government has opened up an old aged care facility to help house NDIS participants that have been stuck in hospital because there is no appropriate accommodation. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/11_8_22New-NDIS-facility.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Stranded hospitalised NDIS participants to reside in former aged care facility
The State Government has opened a new facility at a former aged care facility in South Australia for National Disability... Read more
![<p>Luke Pople was part of the debut team for the 3×3 men’s wheelchair basketball for Australia. [Source: Commonwealth Games Australia]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/8_8_2022-Luke-Pople-CWG.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Australian para-athletes conclude successful run at Commonwealth Games
The 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham is coming to an end today, with Australian para-athletes competing in a range... Read more
![<p>A response to Long COVID is needed to support Australians experiencing symptoms months after contracting COVID-19. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/4_8_2022-Long-covid.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Long COVID response on the cards as more Australians contract the illness
Health Minister Mark Butler has confirmed the Federal Government will look at a response to Long COVID, as more and more... Read more
![<p>Bill Cooper, who lives with Down’s syndrome, and his brother in law Kyran O’Connell have been sharing their unique friendship with the world via TikTok. [Image: Brother Boys]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/29_7_2022-Bill-and-Kyran-3.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Brother Boys friendship taking the world by storm
Two Australian men have become social media stars for their fun-loving friendship, delighting TikTok viewers with their... Read more
![<p>Major political parties banded together in voting to prevent changes being made that would have allowed Senator Jordon Steele-John to chair a disability related committee. [Source: Twitter]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/28_7_2022-Senate-vote.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Senate votes down disability leadership opportunity
A bid to have the only openly disabled Member of Parliament (MP) as chair of a disability-related committee was voted... Read more
![<p>Free access to Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) has become incredibly inconsistent from each State to Territory. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/25_7_2022-COIVD-19-RATs_220725_165309.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Access to RATs inconsistent across Australia
The Victorian Government has extended its program of free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) for people with disability to cover... Read more
First-of-its-kind guideline to improve supports for autistic children and families
Autism CRC, an independent national research organisation focusing on best practice in relation to autism, has released... Read more
![<p>Dr Denis Napthine has resigned from his role as Chair of the NDIA and will be replaced by Jim Minto, who will act as the NDIA Chair until a new person is appointed. [Source: Social media]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/18_7_2022-NDIA-Chair.jpg?fm=pjpg)
NDIA chair resigns, prompting calls for new chair to be person with disability
Chair of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), Denis Napthine AO, has resigned after holding the position for... Read more
![<p>Deputy CEO June Reimer of the First Peoples Disability Network (FPDN) says remote and regional First Nations people have not been considered in the design of the NDIS. [Source: Disability RC]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/15_7_2022-DRC-First-Nations.jpg?fm=pjpg)
NDIS is failing First Nations people with disability, Royal Commission hears
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is not trusted by First Nations people with disability or supporting... Read more
![<p>Ability WA is collaborating with SDA provider partner Ability First Australia Community Housing Ltd to develop five two-bedroom SDA apartments at the Victoria House redevelopment. [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/12_7_2022-spon-story.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New heritage character homes to increase housing options for people with disability
SPONSORED STORY: People with disability who require specialised home and living arrangements may now be eligible for... Read more