HEALTH AND WELLBEING NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
![<p>Only 25,192 people with psychosocial disability have accessed the NDIS (9 percent of all people on the NDIS), with the original estimated uptake set at 64,000 by full roll out. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/shutterstock_571880827.jpg?fm=pjpg)
NDIS uptake by people with psychosocial disability lower than expected
A report from the National Mental Health Commission (NMHC) has highlighted that the Government isn’t doing enough to... Read more
![<p>Girls with disability in Year 4-6 with significantly lower levels of teacher and family support showed higher levels of covert bullying. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/shutterstock_284502437.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Young girls with disability more likely to experience covert bullying
A University of South Australia (UniSA) study had found covert bullying in schools is a particularly serious problem for... Read more
![<p>The Government says in their final budget outcome that States and Territories were to blame for this underspend of funds plus the slow transition of people across to the NDIS. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/shutterstock_1217324305_190920_071506.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Government budget balance result of “short-changing” and underspending on NDIS
The Federal Government recently announced that they have put the budget into surplus, but outlined that an estimated... Read more
![<p>Involved participants in the Positive Partners program were also able to develop their verbal and non-verbal communication skills and make new friends. [Source: Achieve Australia]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/Screen-Shot-2019-09-19-at-10.09.45-am.png?fm=png)
Authors with disability release new inspiring short stories
A special inspirational eBook has been released by disability provider, Achieve Australia, featuring seven different... Read more
![<p>The report findings says if the Government spent an additional $3.1 billion a year on the Disability Support Pension, it would halve the standard of living gap for households. [Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/shutterstock_567767143.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Disability advocates call for urgent review of Disability Support Pension
A new report released has found people with disability spend $107 a week more on their basic living costs than... Read more
![<p>The Honourable Ronald Sackville AO QC says the inquiry is the result of the tireless campaign by people with disability and their supporters [Source: Disability Royal Commission]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/16-September-RC.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Disability Royal Commission commences!
The first public hearing of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with... Read more
![<p>James Nutt taking a walk through the County Court Victoria before his appearance at the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety yesterday [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/James-Nutt_Taking-a-walk-through-the-County-Court-Victoria-before-his-appearance-at-the-Royal-Commission-into-Aged-Care-Quality-and-Safety-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
People with disability share their stories at Aged Care Royal Commission
A National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participant has shared his story at the Royal Commission into Aged Care... Read more
![<p>There are now almost 750,000 DSP and 200,000 NSA recipients of working age who have work capacity restrictions [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/11-September-Centrelink.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Study seeks to understand the health of Australians receiving Government support
A newly released study will help understand the health of the more than 1.4 million Australians receiving Newstart... Read more
![<p>Lisa Corcoran gave evidence to the Commission about her struggle with living in aged care as a young person with a disability [Source: ACRC]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/10-September-RC.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Royal Commission hearings shed light on experiences of young people with disability in aged care
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has commenced its most recent hearings, turning attention to the... Read more
![<p>You can show your support by donating at steptember.org.au [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/10-Sept.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Time to STEP up for cerebral palsy
Australians will hit their local parks, trails and sidewalks this month to raise much-needed funds to support their... Read more