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<p>Having a range of activities as part of Book Week makes reading engaging for children. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 3 years ago by Anna Christian

Top tips for an inclusive Book Week all children will love

Book Week has arrived and schools across Australia are celebrating a love of books with the theme ‘Old worlds, new... Read more

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<p>This week people living with brain injury, medical experts and service providers are spreading the word about how people with brain injury live. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 3 years ago by Anna Christian

Brain Injury Awareness Week sends the message every brain injury is different

One in 40 Australians live with an acquired brain injury (ABI) and for those whose everyday lives are affected by such... Read more

Accessibility Conditions Health and Wellbeing Industry

<p>Disability organisations are now again following up with the Government about protecting people with disability and have provided a clear 11 point plan. [Source: Shutterstock] </p>

Posted 3 years ago by Anna Christian

Disability sector delivers ultimatum to Government and their vaccination program

Over 60 disability organisations have provided an open letter to the Government demanding immediate action to vaccinate... Read more

Government Health and Wellbeing Industry

<p>The report admits there is funding inconsistency between low and high socio-economic participants, as well as highlights they are not getting enough CALD people onto the scheme. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 3 years ago by Liz Alderslade

Better off NDIS participants receive more funding on average

The recent National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) quarterly report, released on Monday, has highlighted that richer... Read more

Accessibility Finance Government Industry NDIS Research

<p>The upgrades to the Census website allowed users to listen to questions and access audio files that provided further explanations and guidance. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 3 years ago by Liz Alderslade

Recent 2021 Census the most accessible survey for deaf and blind people

The recent National Census was the most accessible and inclusive survey yet, with the 2021 survey being easily used by... Read more

Accessibility Government Research

<p>Disability service provider, Youngcare, has opened up their next funding grant for people with high physical support needs. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 3 years ago by Liz Alderslade

Life changing funding available for people with disabilities

In a bid to bridge the gaps between an individual participant’s NDIS plan, disability service provider Youngcare... Read more

<p>A medical record can make all the difference for pregnant women with a disability receiving pregnancy care. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 3 years ago by Liz Alderslade

Research backs changes in medical records to support mothers with a disability

Something as simple as a change in medical records could improve the pregnancy care thousands of women with a disability... Read more

Advice Health and Wellbeing Research

<p>Around nine areas in Australia would be requiring disability support workers to put more than two-thirds of their weekly pay into rent. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 3 years ago by Liz Alderslade

Rental crisis for disability care workers worsened by COVID-19

Rental affordability for COVID-19 essential staff is in crisis with workers, including the disability support workforce,... Read more

Accommodation Industry Research

<p>Ann Marie Smith’s former carer has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in Adelaide’s Magistrate Court this week. [Source: SA Police]</p>

Posted 3 years ago by Jesse Neill

The former disability care worker of Ann Marie Smith pleads guilty to manslaughter

The carer of a 54-year-old woman with cerebral palsy who died in April 2020 has pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Read more

NDIS Royal Commission

<p>More than 80 staff and clients of a NSW group home are self-isolating after a worker tested positive for COVID-19 before passing it on to three residents and another employee. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 3 years ago by Jesse Neill

People with disability in NSW group home diagnosed with COVID-19

With COVID-19 cases in New South Wales continuing to increase, there are growing concerns for vulnerable residents in a... Read more

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