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![<p>184 reports of abuse or neglect were reported to the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission within a three month period [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/8-Jan-Sexual-Abuse.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Incidents of sexual assault reported by NDIS participants in NSW and SA
A number of sexual assault reports have been made by National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants in two... Read more
![<p>The NDIS is currently available in the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory and South Australia [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/3-Jan-2019-NDIS.jpg?fm=pjpg)
NDIS completes final rollout in Queensland, Victoria and Tasmania
January 1, 2019, has not only symbolised the endless possibilities and potential of a new year, but also the final roll... Read more
![<p>The Victorian Commissioner says there is a need for action at both state and national levels [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/20-report.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Victorian report highlights provider failures over avoidable choking deaths
A report conducted by Victoria’s Disability Services Commissioner has revealed shocking failures by disability service... Read more
![<p>Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our valued readers [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/xmas.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
As another big year draws to a close, the team behind Talking Disability would like to wish you all a happy and safe... Read more
Café at residential aged care home offers employment for people with disability
A café in Narre Warren, Victoria is providing the community with more than just coffee and cake. Read more
![<p>Priceline’s Makeup Director Sarah Laidlaw with Vildana Praljak [Source: Vision Australia]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/17-December-Priceline.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Priceline releases makeup tutorial video for people with vision impairment
One of Australia’s largest pharmacy companies, Priceline Pharmacy has created a makeup tutorial video on its website... Read more
New collaboration to improve disability support for Vietnamese and Indo Chinese Australians
Australian Unity and Multicultural Care Assist have embarked on a new initiative to provide more targeted and culturally... Read more
![<p>A funding commitment of $16.9 million a year for 2 years will ensure the organisation can continue its valued work in the community, online and in workplaces across the country [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/14-Dec.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Beyond Blue receives funding to continue mental health support
An extension of core funding will allow Beyond Blue to continue to support the mental health of Australians. Read more
![<p>$4.6 million had been filtered into projects to help people with disability over the last two decades [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/13-December.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Long-running grants program axed after 20 years
An Innovative Grants Program which has been helping improve justice for disadvantaged people living in New South Wales... Read more
![<p>The NDIS is now seeking feedback on its new test website which will launch in the New Year [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/12-December-website.jpg?fm=pjpg)
NDIS launches test of new and improved website
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has launched a trial of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)... Read more