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![<p>The action plan will work to halve the number of young people with disability entering residential aged care by 2025 [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/25-March-RAC-dis.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Action plan moving young people with disability out of aged care
A new national action plan unveiled last week will aim to halve the number of young people with disability entering... Read more
![<p>The Government is looking for input from the public through an open survey, face-to-face workshops and an online forum [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/22-March-consultations.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Consultation begins for 2020 National Disability Strategy
Consultation with the Australian community is now open to shape the future of Australia’s disability policy for 2020... Read more
![<p>The new blueprint will support the successful delivery of early intervention services, both inside and outside the National Disability Insurance Scheme [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/22-March-ECEI.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Nation’s first early intervention blueprint to maximise services
Early Childhood Intervention Australia (ECIA) has been commissioned by the Government to deliver Australia’s first... Read more
![<p>Senator Steele-John will continue his work in disability advocacy towards reducing discrimination, barriers and ableism faced by Australians with disability [Source: The Greens Website]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/21-March.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Senator Jordon Steele-John’s disability advocacy recognised in political leadership awards
Australian Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John has been recognised for his outstanding disability advocacy in the 2018... Read more
ROYAL COMMISSION: More help required for older Australians with disability accessing My Aged Care
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has today heard more support is required for older Australians... Read more
![<p>The campaign highlights four key priorities the Alliance feels must be addressed to ensure Australians with autism receive the support they need [Source: I CAN Network Twitter] </p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/18-March-autism.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Autism organisations join forces for change ahead of election
Eleven autism organisations have joined forces to bring positive change to the autism community, ahead of the federal... Read more
![<p>The second series of Employable Me will follow the journeys of nine people with disability to finding employment [Source: ABC]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/15-March.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Award winning series on disability and employment returns to television screens
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s (ABC) award winning documentary series, following people with disability on... Read more
![<p>Advocacy organisations and people with disability joined a rally in February calling for ongoing Government support [Source: PDCNSW]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/14-March.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Fight for NSW disability advocacy funding continues
Disability advocates and organisations are desperate to secure funding for New South Wales (NSW) disability advocacy, as... Read more
![<p>The draft Terms of Reference detail the scope, areas of focus and other considerations related to the much needed inquiry [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/13-March.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Royal Commission draft Terms of Reference released
The highly anticipated draft Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission into the violence, abuse, neglect and... Read more
![<p>The Staying Safe Project is helping inform and safeguard people with disability from neglect and financial, sexual, emotional and physical abuse {Source: VALID]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/12-March.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Workshop helps people with disability stay safe from neglect and abuse
With the upcoming Royal Commission into the disability sector expected to uncover horrific instances of violence,... Read more