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![<p>A quarter of the 3,175 issues identified by volunteer Community Visitors in disability group homes this year, related to the appropriateness of the residential environment. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/iStock-882950072-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
NDIS yet to solve disability accommodation shortage for Victorians
For many Victorians with disability, the right to choose where they live and who they live with is so constrained that... Read more
![<p>The Autism CRC has released The National Guideline for the Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/iStock-1130128048-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New resources to support best practice assessment and diagnosis of autism
Clinicians and the broader autism community can now access a suite of resources to help them understand and learn more... Read more
![<p>VisAbility began as the Ladies’ Braille Society in 1913. [Source: VisAbility]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/visability.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New look, same heart for VisAbility
Western Australian disability service provider VisAbility has unveiled a new look and website bringing the organisation... Read more
![<p>The Government aim to raise employment rate of NDIS participants from 24 percent to 30 percent by 2023 through new employment strategy. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/iStock-1208171557-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New disability strategy to increase Australian Public Service employment opportunities
The Government has released a new Australian Public Service (APS) employment strategy with an aim to create more job... Read more
![<p>AIS Mental Health Referral Network will become more accessible for Paralympic athletes under new partnership with Paralympics Australia. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/iStock-962721878-2.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Partnership expands mental health support to future Paralympians
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and Paralympics Australia have announced a significant partnership to support... Read more
![<p>‘The Invisible Podcast’ was created to build awareness of how some individuals experience their disabilities. [Source Mable]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/The-Invisible-Podcast-Cover-Art-1-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
World-first sensory journey to portray what it’s like living with a disability
Australian disability and aged care support network Mable has launched the world’s first podcast reflecting the... Read more
![<p>El Gibbs received the Lesley Hall Award for Lifetime Achievement Award on IDPwD. [Source: Disability Leadership Institute]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/Eml2JWOWEAE5SCR.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Disability leaders recognised with awards on IDPwD
The work of 14 disability leaders and advocates were recognised in the National Awards for Disability Leadership... Read more
![<p>People living with a disability encounter significant challenges in identifying themselves online. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/iStock-1126621519-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
eftpos pilot to make online payments easier for people with disability
Using eftpos to pay for shopping and services is a no-brainer for many but poses challenges for people living with... Read more
![<p>The Royal Commission expects to hear from people with disability about their experiences in seeking open employment at the next public hearing. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/iStock-1187804916-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
RC to examine pathways and barriers to employment for people with disability
Pathways and barriers to open employment for people with disability is the subject of the ninth public hearing of the... Read more
![<p>Discrimination in the workplace can potentially lead to those with an invisible disability to hide their condition from prospective employers. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/iStock-825827690-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Invisible disability stigma driving workers to hide conditions
In the lead up to International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) on Thursday 3rd December, employment service... Read more