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Australia’s disaster planning needs to include those with disability
Australians across the country have faced a harrowing start to this year’s bushfire season, with houses lost,... Read more
![<p>(Over the three-year period, more than 1,200 Australians, including 65 children, died while waiting for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) support. [Source: Shutterstock])</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/shutterstock_1581345379-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Tune review highlights NDIS has a long way to go as wait times cause deaths
An independent review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was released today highlighting frustrations... Read more
![<p>[The funding for the ABC and SBS was announced before Christmas by Federal Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts, the Hon. Paul Fletcher MP] [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/shutterstock_360211148.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Audio description services set to go live in July for ABC and SBS
The Australian Broadcasting Company (ABC) and the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) have been given $2 million of... Read more
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2019: Our year in review
2019 has been a year of change, with a number of huge news events and developments in the disability sector. Read more
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from us at Talking Disability!
The staff at Talking Disability wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Read more
![<p>Not being able to participate in school can result in poor educational outcomes, reduced job prospects, and mental health issues in the longer-term [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/shutterstock_202499941.jpg?fm=pjpg)
“No surprise” in literacy numbers for speech pathologists
A report released from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) Programme for International... Read more
![<p>From April to July 2019, Australians were invited to take part in a national consultation to shape a new National Disability Strategy. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/shutterstock_787300732.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Next step being taken for the National Disability Strategy
The current National Disability Strategy, which aims to create an inclusive and informed approach to all Government... Read more
![<p>The Victorian Autism Plan is in response to the recommendations of the 2017 Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into Services for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/shutterstock_395253874.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Victorian Government launch five-year autism plan
The Victorian Government has invested $7.1 million in funding for a five-year plan to provide Victorians living with... Read more
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Access to Disability Royal Commission improved with new website
The Disability Royal Commission Legal Service has launched a new website to allow those with disabilities greater access... Read more
![<p>At the Disability Royal Commission, CEO of VALID, Kevin Stone, and disability advocate, Alan Robertson. [Source: Disability Royal Commission]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Screen-Shot-2019-12-09-at-5.02.01-pm.png?fm=png)
ROYAL COMMISSION: People with disability deserve the right to live independently
The last three days of the Royal Commission into the Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with... Read more