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Are people experiencing psychosis dangerous to others?
Following a recent tragedy in New South Wales, it is important that people with psychosocial disability don’t face... Read more
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Why children with autism spectrum disorder are being excluded from schools
What is the real impact of school exclusions on children with disability? Read more
![<p>Meal prepping can seem overwhelming when you’re struggling with mental health issues, but there are techniques to navigate this. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/foodblue1504.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Managing healthy mealtimes and mental health issues
Do our diets have much impact on our mental health? Read more
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Opening Australians’ eyes to help people who are blind or have low vision
How running 100 kilometres could change the lives of Australians who are blind or have low vision Read more
![<p>Researchers suggest that people living with disability are underemployed, and employers should be more aware of how people living with disability can be great additions to the workplace. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/jeansgirl0304.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Why hiring people with autism spectrum disorder can improve company morale
Why should companies hire people living with disability? Read more
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Celebrating the Festival of Footy when living with disability
![<p>World Autism Awareness Day aims to reduce misconceptions about living with autism spectrum disorder and increase awareness about associated challenges. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/blueboyautism0204.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Why we need World Autism Awareness Day
Autism spectrum disorder is a disability that affects a number of Australians Read more
![<p>New research suggests that increasing teacher training to specialise in adapting education for students living with disability could improve their chances of success. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/teacherchild2603.jpg?fm=pjpg)
How to be a better teacher for students living with disability
How can we make classrooms more inclusive for students living with disability? Read more
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How to make Easter disability friendly
Ideas for Easter activities that children living with disability can enjoy Read more
![<p>Using public transport is now set to become easier for people living with disability with changes established through government reform. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/wheelchairtrain2603.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Making public transport more accessible for people with disability
Updates to the Disability Transport Standards have been announced Read more