HEALTH AND WELLBEING NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
![<p>According to the report, the State Government and its schools are letting these children and their families down [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/10-July-Vic-Schools.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Victorian report shows students with disability experience discrimination
A report has shown Victorian children with disability face significant challenges in mainstream schools, including... Read more
![<p>The Teachers’ Toolkit is a welcome response to the educational and social struggles often faced within our country’s education system [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/9-July-Teachers-Toolkit.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New education toolkit bridges gap in communication difficulties
The launch of an Australian first online resource will help support teachers in educating students with communication... Read more
![<p>Sydney-based Afford has helped create meaningful activities and programs and worked with people with disability reach their personal and professional goals for over six decades [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/5-JULY-IMAGE.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Australian Foundation for Disability celebrates 65 years of service
One of Australia’s longest serving not-for-profit disability organisations, Australian Foundation for Disability... Read more
![<p>The friendly CCSA team have been offering their valued concierge services since 2011 [Source: CBS]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/concierge.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Nothing is too much trouble for Community Concierge SA
SPONSORED STORY – Businesses within an iconic Adelaide building can get their favourite shirt dry cleaned or a... Read more
![<p>Howmans Gap can accommodate up to 174 people and is available for bookings now [Source: YMCA]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Howmans-Gap.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New accessible alpine base to warm the hearts of people with disability
Falls Creek in Victoria is now home to Australia’s first dedicated accessible alpine base. Read more
![<p>The group has been formed to provide advice and feedback and reflect the NDIA’s commitment to working with key stakeholders and autism experts [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/28-June-Autism-Group.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Advisory group established to support autism outcomes
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) will be better informed when it comes to supporting people with autism,... Read more
![<p>Jessica D’Aguanno’s short film Monday’s Pillar [Source: Jessica D’Aguanno]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Mondays-Pillar-Poster.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Focus On Ability Film Festival fields record entries in 10th year
An Australian film festival dedicated to showcasing the abilities of disabilities has celebrated a record number of 297... Read more
![<p>The last review of Victoria’s deaf education was over 10 years ago [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/26-June-2018-Deaf-school.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Minister calls for review into Victoria’s oldest deaf school
A review into the Victorian College of the Deaf (VCD) has been welcomed by disability advocates and the college itself. Read more
Expanded program equips future leaders in autistic pride
A new expanded program developed by The Co-operative Research Centre for Living with Autism (Autism CRC) has come a long... Read more
![<p>The Open will help the International Golf Federation in promoting the inclusion of golf in the 2024 Paralympics in France, with the sport appearing on the shortlist [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/20-JUNE-GOLF.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Golfers with disability putt on the big stage
In a world-first, golfers with disability will tee off at this year’s Emirates Australian Open, held in Sydney this... Read more