HEALTH AND WELLBEING NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
![<p>With an estimated 13,000 Australians affected by progressive MS, there is a critical lack of treatment options for this relentless form of the disease. PLATYPUS emerges as a major milestone and offers hope to fill this treatment gap, marking the first adaptive clinical trial for MS in Australia. [Image: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Untitled-design-2023-12-04T091816.619.jpg?fm=pjpg)
A new hope for Australians with progressive multiple sclerosis
![<p>After a news story that will make you happy? Look no further. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Untitled-design-2023-12-01T150302.903.jpg?fm=pjpg)
For people with disability — their stories triumph over online abuse
![<p>Alcohol consumption guidelines have shifted for pregnant women, but what does that mean for pre-2020 mothers? [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/fetalalc__2911.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder — a mother’s perspective
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is known as an ‘invisible disability.’ Read more
![<p>Expressing care for someone experiencing emotional distress can be complicated and overwhelming. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/suicideapp__2811.jpg?fm=pjpg)
What to say when someone expresses thoughts of suicide
Content warning: the following article contains references to suicide Read more
![<p>The Butterfly Foundation has reported a year-on-year increase in calls made by people in distress during the holiday season. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Butterfly__2711.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Butterfly helpline expecting surge in calls over holiday period due to eating disorder ‘noise’
Eating disorder ‘noise’ — what is it and what does it mean for the holiday season? Read more
![<p>A new report has revealed how many women and children with disability struggle to seek support through domestic and family violence services. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/seveninten__2411.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Seven in 10 women with disability felt uncomfortable accessing support for domestic violence
Content warning: the following article contains references to domestic violence, family violence and sexual violence. Read more
![<p>Monique Jeremiah [middle, front] has made waves across Australia’s East Coast for her inspiring initiative. [Source: Uli Klein — Formfakktor Photography]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Diversitymodelsgroup__2111.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Diversity Models shine a spotlight on representation across Australia
Diversity Models are after new talent as they look to expand across Australia. Read more
![<p>You may experience disruptions to your disability support routine as many businesses shut their doors over the holiday period. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/disabilitysup__2111.jpg?fm=pjpg)
HALT: how to handle a shift in disability support routines over the holidays
Finances, families and fireworks can add to the stress of December/January. What can you do to stay strong? Read more
![<p>Jasmine Parker and her 10-year-old daughter, Evie, have welcomed Coles’ new ‘quiet hour.’ [Source: Coles Group]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/colesquiet.jpg?fm=pjpg)
‘Quiet hour’ introduced at Coles supermarkets across Australia for people with disability
Coles’ ‘quiet hour’ will reduce noise for customers with an aversion to sound. Read more
![<p>The man who inspired DPS Publishing’s Disability Support Guide has passed<br />
away at the age of 46. [Source: Robert De Pasquale via LinkedIn]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/robertde__0711.jpg?fm=pjpg)
A major voice in Australia’s disability industry and harbinger of change — Robert De Pasquale
Robert De Pasquale was a cherished member of DPS Publishing and he will be deeply missed. Read more