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![<p>Disability support provider, House with No Steps (HWNS) Group unveiled its prototype virtual reality tool after a 12 month design and development process [Source: HWNS]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Virtual-reality.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Virtual reality to educate disability support staff in ‘risky’ situations
Support staff will be given the opportunity to experience high risk situations involving people with disability through... Read more
![<p>The program is set to revolutionise the publishing industry by amplifying the voice of writers with disability [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Publishability.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Program turns over new page for publishing industry
Writers with disability will be supported in developing their work through a groundbreaking program. Read more
![<p>New study links diet high in vegetables and fish to lower risk of multiple sclerosis. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/3-September-MC.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Research shows link between multiple sclerosis and healthy food choices
A diet high in vegetables and fish may be associated with a lower risk of multiple sclerosis (MS), a new study by... Read more
![<p>The $7.8 million in funding will ensure six autism specific early learning and care centres across the country remain open until 30 June 2020 [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/31-August-Autism.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Government continues support for autism specialised early learning centres
An investment into the intensive support of children with autism was announced by the former Turnbull Government. Read more
![<p>Five Victorian not-for-profit disability service providers will deliver accommodation and respite services [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/31-August-Respite.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Disability service providers to deliver accommodation and respite support
Five Victorian not-for-profit disability service providers will aid the transition of the National Disability Insurance... Read more
![<p>The NDIS reforms are being introduced following received feedback and a trial of 1,000 participants [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/30-August-NDIS-STAFF.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New NDIS improvements include lift of staffing cap
New improvements to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for both participants and providers will begin to... Read more
![<p>Two fresh Social Services Ministers have been announced and now sworn in by newly appointed Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, marking the fifth reshuffle in five years [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/29-August-Handshake.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New ministers for social services announced in Government reshuffle
Two fresh Social Services Ministers have been announced and now sworn in by newly appointed Prime Minister, Scott... Read more
![<p>The theme of this year’s event is “I can” and is centered around challenging the perceptions of what it means to have a spinal cord injury [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/27-august-spine-xray.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week challenges perceptions
Next week marks Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week, a week dedicated to raising awareness and challenging perceptions of... Read more
![<p>Volunteering Services Australia (VSA) has been appointed to promote the International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD) across Australia [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/27-august-idpwd.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Volunteering Services Australia join annual celebration of social inclusion
Volunteering Services Australia (VSA) has been appointed to promote the International Day of People with Disabilities... Read more
Additional Government funding targets remote communities
The Australian Government has announced another significant funding grant to help those living with disability receive... Read more