INDUSTRY NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
![<p>Peak bodies aren’t confident the new Interim Disability Commissioner will have all the funding and resources necessary to succeed. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/15_9_2022-commissioner.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New Tasmanian Interim Disability Commissioner set up to be “ineffective”
The Tasmanian State Government is on the search for an Interim Disability Commissioner in a bid to provide a stronger... Read more
![<p>Health and disability sector peak bodies are puzzled as to why the Government has changed COVID-19 isolation periods. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/12_9_2022-health-directions.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New COVID-19 health directions leave people with disability as an “afterthought”
The reduction of the COVID-19 isolation period from seven days to five days, from last Friday, has left the disability... Read more
Peak bodies demand for the Disability Support Pension working criteria to change
People With Disability Australia (PWDA) and other disability representative organisations say more needs to change to... Read more
![<p>Janet Michelmore AO, Chief Executive Officer of Jean Hailes for Women’s Health, released the national Women’s Health Survey yesterday. [Source: Jean Hailes for Women’s Health]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/7_9_2022-health.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Pandemic causes health decline in almost 60 percent of women with disability
A survey has found that 57 percent of women with disability have experienced a decline in physical health since the... Read more
![<p>Minister Emily Bourke (right) has a “complex problem to solve” according to Autism Awareness Australia. [Source: Twitter]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/25_8_2022_minister.jpg?fm=pjpg)
SA Minister for Autism has a “complex problem to solve”
South Australia’s decision to appoint a dedicated Assistant Minister for Autism has been applauded by Autism Awareness... Read more
![<p>The Disability Royal Commission heard from people with disability who experienced homelessness and those who experienced abuse in Supported Residential Services. [Source: Disability Royal Commission]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/2_9_2022-homeless-DRC.jpg?fm=pjpg)
People with disability living in poor conditions while spending most of pension on housing
People with disability have told the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with... Read more
![<p>Dylan Alcott spoke passionately about employment opportunities for people with disability at the Federal Government’s Jobs and Skills Summit [Source: Twitter]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/1_9_22_alcott.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Dylan Alcott pushes for more disability inclusion at Jobs Summit
Australian of the Year and disability advocate Dylan Alcott has passionately called on the Federal Government and... Read more
![<p>Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addressed the National Press Club to mark his Government’s 100 days in office. [Source: Youtube]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/30_8_2022-100-days.jpg?fm=pjpg)
What has been achieved in the Government’s first 100 days in office?
The Albanese Government spent its 100th day in office this week and although this seems like a long time, it will take... Read more
Police focus on NDIS fraudsters as reports rise
A new crackdown on providers taking advantage of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has been predicted to... Read more
![<p>Emily Bourke (right) has been named Assistant Minister for Autism for the SA Government, an Australian-first position. [Source: Twitter]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/25_8_2022_autism_minister.jpg?fm=pjpg)
South Australia appoints dedicated Minister for Autism
The South Australian State Government has taken a large stride towards increased disability support and awareness by... Read more