HEALTH AND WELLBEING NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
Airlines urged to improve accessible travel options
The Chair of the Disability Royal Commission (DRC) has personally written to Australia’s major airlines and airports,... Read more
UNICEF wants to give children with disabilities access to an inclusive world
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has released their Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy (DIPAS) in... Read more
![<p>The approaches we use for children with disability can help all families. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/31_1_23_TD_conversation_anxiety.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Is your child anxious about starting school?
Why does one child experience excitement at the thought of starting the school year while another experiences... Read more
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Aboriginal-led support group connects members to culture and each other
A Western Australian support group is helping Aboriginal people with disabilities connect to each other and their... Read more
Royal Commission report recommends supported decision-making policy overhaul
Supported decision-making needs to be implemented across all sectors to ensure people with cognitive disability are... Read more
Public transport remains inaccessible as 20-year targets are not met
Australia’s public transport system has failed to meet all of its 20-year accessibility targets as people with... Read more
DES provider will apologise to participant for phoney barista course
A company advised by the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of People with Disability to... Read more
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Serious incidents experienced by up to one in three group home residents
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) watchdog has released details of the number of incidents in group homes,... Read more
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Soundball Tennis ready for its grand slam debut
Featuring smaller courts and a ball that makes noise as it bounces, blind and low vision tennis is set for a big win on... Read more
New disability employment pilot program announced
A new disability employment program is set to be codesigned and implemented by the Federal Government and the Business... Read more