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Minister Shorten intends to ban NDIS-funded sex work
How NDIS participants may be affected by possible bans for items under current NDIS funding Read more
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Over 8.5 million Aussies could be impacted by tomorrow’s Federal Parliament meeting
Could changes to mental health services happen soon? Read more
![<p>With temperatures dropping this winter, a Code Blue notice has been released to provide better support to vulnerable people experiencing homelessness. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/coldman0207.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Where to seek shelter as SA braces for alarming weather conditions
The SA Government has called a ‘Code Blue’ to help support people experiencing homelessness. Read more
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Up to 75 percent of carers could be putting their health at risk
Although carers spend a lot of time looking after others, research suggests that they also need to make enough time for... Read more
![<p>A national summit about neurological conditions and change required in the healthcare system is being held to ensure that affected Australians get appropriate care. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/brainhand2406.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Bill Shorten will speak at the National Summit on Neurological Conditions today
With people living with neurological conditions speaking at today’s event, organisers hope that this will increase... Read more
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ChatGPT shown to overlook job applicants with disability
Employers have warmed to disability inclusion in the workplace, but the rising use of AI screening has some researchers... Read more
![<p>Pino Mascetti hit his 12th strike and immediately went down in history for the historic achievement. [Source: Tenpin Bowling Australia]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/TBA__1306.jpg?fm=pjpg)
First perfect game bowled at the National Disability Championships
For the first time in its 35-year history, the National Disability Championships saw a perfect game from competitor Pino... Read more
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One in two people with ADHD experience emotional issues
The new research has indicated that ADHD medication may not support people with emotional dysregulation. Read more
Brad Keighran Appointed as General Manager of DPS
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The ‘most significant’ disability meeting in the world kicks off
Topics include: war, employment, sustainability and equality. Read more