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![<p>[Left to right] Joelle Rault with Vision Australia client Sabrina at a recent Vision Australia expo in Moorabbin [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Joelle-Sabrina-BYBD.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Vision Australia helps jobseekers dress to impress
People who are blind or have low vision will feel more confident fronting up to a job interview thanks to a new... Read more
![<p>The MS Readathon encourages children to read as much as they can between 1st August and 31st August, whilst providing a fundraising opportunity for MS Australia’s Family Camps [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/14-August-MS-readathon.jpg?fm=pjpg)
MS Readathon returns for 41st year
Children will lose themselves in the magic of literature this month during the annual 41st MS Readathon. Read more
![<p>The Participant Service Guarantee will take effect from 1 July 2020 with a particular focus on children [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/12-NDIS.jpg?fm=pjpg)
NDIS under inquiry microscope
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will be placed under the microscope during three new inquiries into... Read more
![<p>The study involved most 18,000 people worldwide to identify rare genetic variations associated with an increased risk of developing the condition [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/8-August-Lab.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Australian researchers involved in record international study of epilepsy genes
Australian researchers and patients have been involved in an international study looking at the genetic sequences of... Read more
![<p>People with Disability Australia has appointed its new Chief Executive Officer, Jeff Smith [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/7-August-PWDA-CEO.jpg?fm=pjpg)
People with Disability Australia welcomes new CEO
National disability peak body, People with Disability Australia (PWDA) has appointed its new Chief Executive Officer... Read more
![<p>The Department will also move from its dual diagnosis requirement to access extra education support, to a single diagnosis following updated autism spectrum criteria [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/5th-August-Autism.jpg?fm=pjpg)
SA children with autism to access extra educational support from Term 4
More South Australian children with autism will be able to access extra educational support under new changes by the... Read more
![<p>Although Australia has come a long way in disability rights, there’s still a long road ahead [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/2-August.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Report shows Australia still falls short on disability rights
A new report has highlighted the discrimination and hardship people with disability face, with over 60 percent of survey... Read more
![<p>Jermu Hautsolo and David Smith with the the Adolescent/Adult Goal Setting Tool [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/Studio-G-picture-cards.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Picture cards help young adults with autism set goals
Picture cards developed by young people with autism will assist other young adults and teenagers on the spectrum in... Read more
![<p>The Government is also funding a legal advisory service and advocacy support for people who want assistance to make a submission [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/1-August-RC.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Submissions open for Disability Royal Commission
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has officially opened its... Read more
![<p>The programs will work to identify potential new recruits who have the right aptitude and attitude to work in either disability or aged care services [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/31-July-WA-programs.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New programs to upskill the Western Australian disability and aged care workforce
The Western Australian Government has announced two new programs to help upskill the disability and aged care workforce. Read more