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Why more families are choosing independent support workers for personalised care
Traditional care models often have challenges in delivering the level of flexibility, consistency and personalised... Read more
Can I buy a laptop with NDIS funding?
The NDIS in Australia provides funding to support individuals with disabilities, aiming to enhance their independence... Read more
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This disability dating app is changing the game ahead of Valentine’s Day
How is this app helping people with disability connect with others? Read more
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How can you access early childhood support?
The Australian Government is helping more children with recent funding allocated for early intervention supports Read more
![<p>Brother Thomas Oliver Pickett, pictured with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, won the 2025 Senior Australian of the Year award. [NADC/Salty Dingo; supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/senioraus2801.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Wheelchairs for Kids co-founder has helped more than 60,000 children
A volunteer from Western Australia has helped change the lives of thousands of children with physical disability Read more
![<p>A program available for employers could improve hiring practices for people with disability. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/cafeman2101.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Sofitel and SkyCity hotels in Adelaide participate in an inclusive hiring program
How could an inclusive employer program improve the lives of people with cognitive disability? Read more
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Why is autism called different things?
What’s the difference between autism, autism spectrum disorder, ASD and Asperger’s syndrome? Read more
![<p>Recent funding has been allocated to a university in Western Australia to help educate young people with autism spectrum disorder about Artificial Intelligence.<br />
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Eligible teens with autism spectrum disorder will get Artificial Intelligence training
This government-funded initiative could help young people with autism spectrum disorder improve their future job... Read more
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Disability experts are cautious of the recently announced National Autism Strategy
The National Autism Strategy has been announced — how will this affect people with autism spectrum disorder? Read more
![<p>If you live with disability and will attend university this year, applying for accommodations could help you get the most out of your studies. [Source: Shuttershock].</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/groupstudy0701.jpg?fm=pjpg)
2025 is here: what options are available to help you reach your goals this year?
Knowing what you want to do this year might seem tricky, even if you’ve made resolutions for 2025. Learning more... Read more