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![<p>If you live with disability and will attend university this year, applying for accommodations could help you get the most out of your studies. [Source: Shuttershock].</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/groupstudy0701.jpg?fm=pjpg)
2025 is here: what options are available to help you reach your goals this year?
Knowing what you want to do this year might seem tricky, even if you’ve made resolutions for 2025. Learning more... Read more
![<p>Listening to people with lived experience is an important way to understand more about the challenges they face. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/hifivehappy0601.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Bill Shorten will leave the NDIS in the hands of people with disability
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten will be retiring from politics next month. What does this mean for NDIS participants? Read more
![<p>Getting together is a Christmas tradition for many families, but are all holiday celebrations accessible for people with disability? [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/disabilitychristmas1612.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Simple ways to make Christmas accessible for people with disability
Christmas can be a great to catch up with family and friends, but some Australians may face additional barriers Read more
![<p>University is a goal for many people but some barriers may make it more difficult for people with disability. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/happystudents0312.jpg?fm=pjpg)
The Dylan Alcott Foundation continues to change the lives of young people with disability
Two university students were each awarded a $10,000 dollar scholarship Read more
![<p>The new Wicked movie is gaining popularity for many reasons, such as its inclusivity of actors with disability. [Source: Shutterstock; Tinseltown]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/wickedmovie0212.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Wicked’s Marissa Bode says aggressive comments about disability are ‘harmful’
Why are people discussing the new Wicked film and disability? Read more
![<p>Art and music therapy can benefit people with disability, so why are the NDIS funding regulations changing? [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/arttherapy2711.jpg?fm=pjpg)
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten says NDIS-funded art therapy available in ‘specific circumstances’
Recently announced changes to NDIS-funded therapy supports have concerned disability advocates Read more
![<p>Cameron Bradshaw is a disability advocate with a passion for public speaking. [Source: Cameron Bradshaw; supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/cameronbradshaw2711.jpg?fm=pjpg)
International Day of People with Disability highlights the importance of leadership
Why is speaking about disability important? Read more
![<p>Recycling accessible technology such as wheelchairs could mean NDIS participants use their funding for other supports. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/wheelchairlook2511.jpg?fm=pjpg)
NDIS participants urged to give back in nation-first trial
Do you have unused assistive technology around the house you’d like to donate to someone else with disability? Read more
![<p>The Senate Select Committee has released a report of recommendations to tackle the cost of living in Australia, but are people with disability being left behind? [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/foodtight1911.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Would you benefit from the nine cost-of-living report recommendations?
Disability advocates have raised concerns about a new report on cost-of-living — why? Read more
![<p>Diversity Council Australian members include Lisa Annese, Sam Mostyn and Sunita Gloster who met recently at Admiralty House. [Source: Diversity Council Australia; supplied] </p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/councilreps1811.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Australia’s most inclusive employers: who made the list?
A list of inclusive employers could help Australians with disability engage in meaningful work in supportive... Read more