GOVERNMENT NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
![<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
![<p>The study will investigate whether a treatment program improves sleep problems, as well as wellbeing and daily function in children aged between 6 and 13 years old [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/8-March.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Victorian researchers seeking participants with intellectual disability and autism for sleep study
Researchers at Deakin University are seeking primary school aged children with intellectual disability and autism... Read more
![<p>Down Syndrome Australia will tackle the stigma and lack of understanding through the art of storytelling [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/7-March-DS.jpg?fm=pjpg)
World Down Syndrome Day celebrated with 21 stories
Australians will share 21 stories leading up to this year’s World Down Syndrome Day on March 21. Read more
![<p>The Fearless Express float from the 2019 Sydney Mardi Gras [Source: PWDA via Twitter]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/5-March-Mardi-Gras.jpg?fm=pjpg)
LGBTIQA+ people with disability board the Fearless Express for Sydney Mardi Gras
The streets of Sydney have been splashed with all the colours of the rainbow at this year’s Mardi Gras as people with... Read more
![<p>Hireup’s office features accessible kitchens complete with accessible kettles and microwaves and height adjustable benches [Source: Hireup]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/4-March-Hireup.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Disability support organisation leads way in accessible and inclusive workplaces
With many buildings presenting accessibility barriers for people with disability, one company is prioritising inclusive... Read more
![<p>Replacements for standard AT items will be quickly assessed by the NDIA, only requiring one quote for items valued between $1,500 and $15,000 [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/1-March-AT.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New process to give NDIS participants simple and quick access to Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology (AT) will be easy to replace under a simpler process set to benefit National Disability Insurance... Read more
![<p>A formal announcement is not expected until the Prime Minister has received feedback from every State and Territory [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/27-Feb.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Prime Minister pens letter asking for State and Territory support of Royal Commission
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has penned a letter asking for the support of every State and Territory for a Royal... Read more
![<p>The Fair Play project will provide 20 Victorian creative organisations with the tools and training to improve inclusion [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/26-diversity.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Diversity and inclusion project launches today
A unique Victorian project aimed to boost diversity and inclusion will be launched at the Fair Play Symposium in... Read more