HEALTH AND WELLBEING NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
![<p>Nicole [pictured], a Solve-TAD/Freedom Solutions Australia client, is able to get around using the bespoke Freedom Wheels bike, provided by the not-for-profit organisation. [Image courtesy of Freedom Solutions Australia]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Nicolafreedomcycling.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Posted 1 year ago
by David McManus
Freedom Solutions Australia has arrived — 48 years in the making
![<p>Paralympians living with vision impairment have to keep pace with their guides in an impressive show of camaraderie and determination. [Image courtesy of Chen HW via Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/blindrunspara.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Posted 1 year ago
by David McManus
How Para Athletes with vision impairments can sprint
![<p>Clinical trials in the University of New South Wales [UNSW], Sydney, have found a potentially life-saving and affordable treatment for treatment-resistant depression. [Image via Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/ketamineremission.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Posted 1 year ago
by David McManus
How could Australia treat treatment-resistant depression?
![<p>Lisa Cox has seven recommendations for the advertising, media and communications world, based on her experience as the Disability Affairs Officer at Media Diversity Australia. [Source: Newshub]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Lisacox7rules.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Posted 1 year ago
by David McManus
Seven rules for representation from an author, advertiser and advocate
![<p>Peta’s has a smooth cadence and a talent for bringing insight out of people with disability through the ‘I Can’t Stand’ podcast. [Image supplied by Peta Hooke via ABC Everyday]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/petacantstand.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Posted 1 year ago
by David McManus
‘I Can’t Stand’ — the podcast where people with disability share their story
![<p>National Disability Insurance Scheme [NDIS] Minister Bill Shorten adamantly denounced support for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder [ADHD] as a pathway to support through Government funds. [Image courtesy of Mick Tsikas via Australian Associated Press]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Shortsyritalin.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Posted 1 year ago
by David McManus
NDIS Minister Shorten decries ADHD inclusion
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological developmental disorder affecting around one in... Read more
![<p>Access 2 Place Chief Executive Officer [CEO] Trent Lines reflects on 10 years of the NDIS. [Image courtesy of Access 2 Place]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/SDAOaklandsPark.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Posted 1 year ago
by DPS
10 years of the NDIS and its future
After 10 years of the NDIS we can never go back says Chief Executive Officer of SDA housing provider Access 2 Place... Read more
Posted 1 year ago
by David McManus
The TikTokification of disability
![<p>Adelaide immersion therapy service, Determined2 has signed up to spread the service across Australia with Belgravia Leisure taking the award winning service to communities throughout the nation. [Image source: supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/belgraviathummbs.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Posted 1 year ago
by David McManus
Innovative immersion therapy services to roll out across Australia
![<p>The World Athletics Championships will be broadcast live and free on 9Now, in partnership with Paralympics Australia. . [Image source: courtesy of Athletics Australia]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/aussieparacycleparis.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Posted 1 year ago
by David McManus