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![<p>In people with autism, injury and poisoning, including accidents, suicide and deaths resulting from self-harm were found to be the top cause of death [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/26-mortality.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Mortality rates in autistic community double general population
An Australian first study led by the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and PhD scholar Jane Hwang has found the... Read more
Report reveals “increasingly precarious and frustrated” disability sector
A report prepared from the National Disability Services’ (NDS) Annual Market Survey on the current state of the... Read more
![<p>The investment aims to support employers in attracting, employing and retaining people with disability [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/22-Feb-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Information Linkages and Capacity Building grants to boost economic participation
People with disability will benefit from increased employment support, community engagement, resources and training with... Read more
![<p>Canine companions like Dobby (above) are helping Australians who are deaf or hard of hearing feel independent in their homes and communities again [Source: Australian Lions Hearing Dogs]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/21-FEB-DOG.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Australian Lions Hearing Dogs set to train its 600th dog
Australian Lions Hearing Dogs (ALHD) is looking to train and rehome its 600th dog this year, a sentiment to its valuable... Read more
![<p>Ignition Point is three performances rolled into one [Source: Villa Maria Catholic Homes]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/21-Feb.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Adelaide Fringe show the ‘ignition point’ for performers with disability
South Australia is once again embracing the return of the Adelaide Fringe Festival and with hundreds of amazing... Read more
![<p>Disability advocates are calling for a clear timeline following the successful vote for a Royal Commission into disability [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/18-Feb_190218_062356.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Disability Royal Commission passes in parliament but timelines still required
The motion for a Royal Commission into the violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability in... Read more
![<p>The trial is open until Thursday 28 February [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/18-Feb.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New Victorian public transport digital ticketing system trialled on people with disability
Victoria’s public transport system is expecting to become even more user-friendly with a new digital ‘myki’ card,... Read more
![<p>Jack was diagnosed with schizophrenia and advanced post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at only 18 years old [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/15-Feb-Jack.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Nextt stop: improved mental health
CONSUMER STORY – Fear can keep you awake at night second guessing every noise you hear and can certainly make you... Read more
![<p>The calls for a Royal Commission had the support of the Australian Labor Party and cross bench and is expected to be passed when Federal Parliament resumes next week [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/15-Feb.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Royal Commission into disability expected to pass through parliament next week
Twitter was abuzz yesterday following news the motion for a Royal Commission into the violence, abuse and neglect of... Read more
![<p>The new NDIS Worker Screening is expected to start in July 2019 in all States and Territories except Western Australia [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/14-Feb.jpg?fm=pjpg)
National database to ensure safe and quality workers for NDIS participants
A new screening approach to be introduced this year will ensure safe and quality support for National Disability... Read more