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![<p>One of the companies benefiting from the investment is Stem Cells Australia, who will be able to advance a number of projects [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/10-August.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Funding advances stem cell research to tackle blindness in children
An investment by the Turnbull Government will see stem cell research tackle blindness in children. Read more
![<p>Brain Injury Awareness Week’s theme follows on from an Australian first report launched by Brain Injury Australia on 1 May, into family violence and brain injury [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/9th-AUgust.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Brain Injury Awareness Week aims to protect children
This year’s Brain Injury Awareness Week, running from 20-26 August is taking the opportunity to help put a stop to... Read more
![<p>The Summer Foundation is seeking partners to drive a sound evidence base and help resolve the issue of young people in nursing homes [Source:Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/8th-August.jpg?fm=pjpg)
The Summer Foundation seeks research partners to solve disability and aged care issue
The Summer Foundation has put a call out for partners to join its newly launched $1 million Competitive Research Grant... Read more
![<p>At three years old, boys with ASD measured an average height of 99.34cm, exceeding typically developed boys by 1.02cm [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/7-August.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New research links accelerated head growth and autism
Research by La Trobe University has revealed a link between accelerated head growth in children and autism. Read more
![<p>The Government will invest an additional $1.2 million towards extra respite, school holiday programs and support for young carers and carers of people with mental illness [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/6th-August.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New policy to improve support for Victorian carers
A new strategy launched last week will provide greater support for Victorian carers over the next four years. Read more
![<p>A My Health Record will be automatically generated by October 15, 2018, however, debates are running rife amongst the disability community [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/3rd-August.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Mixed opinions on My Health implications
The recent buzz around My Health Record as a one-stop-shop for the medical histories of all Australians has been met... Read more
![<p>Up to nine supported employees are involved in the everyday care and maintenance of the chickens, including collecting, cleaning and packing up to 380 eggs daily [Source: House with No Steps]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/2nd-August.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Hens help people with disability crack the job market
An agri-business brought to life by disability provider, House with No Steps (HWNS), is growing job opportunities for... Read more
![<p>The research tells the stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability [Source:Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/30-July.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Landmark report tells stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders with disability
A landmark report has been released to tell the lived experiences and stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander... Read more
![<p>FULL TILT aims to provide filmmakers with disabilities the opportunity to undertake paid attachments in SAFC productions [Source:Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/27-July-Film.jpg?fm=pjpg)
South Australian Film Corp to lead improved on-screen representation of disability
An initiative by the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) will see people with disability better represented... Read more
![<p>The creation of more than 2,300 jobs will help deliver the NDIS in local communities across the country as it continues rolling out in all States and Territories until 2020 [Source:Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/27-July-NDis-jobs.jpg?fm=pjpg)
NDIS workforce increases to meet demand
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) workforce has increased by 10.5 percent to support Australians with... Read more