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NDIS NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY

<p>The Quarterly Report also revealed 176,197 Australians with disability have received individualised NDIS plans [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 7 years ago by Nicole Pope

NDIS Quarterly Report reveals increased growth and satisfaction

The latest Council of Australian Governments (COAG) National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Quarterly Report has... Read more

<p>The soccer pitch is part of the City of Melbourne’s recent $1.5 million landscape upgrade at the North Melbourne Recreation Reserve [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 7 years ago by Nicole Pope

Australia’s first blind soccer pitch kicks goals at sport and recreation awards

Australia’s first blind soccer pitch has been recognised at the 2018 Disability and Sport Recreation Awards. Read more

<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>

Posted 7 years ago by Nicole Pope

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>

Posted 7 years ago by Nicole Pope

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>

Posted 7 years ago by Nicole Pope

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>

Posted 7 years ago by Nicole Pope

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>

Posted 7 years ago by Nicole Pope

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>

Posted 7 years ago by Nicole Pope

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>

Posted 7 years ago by Nicole Pope

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>

Posted 7 years ago by Nicole Pope

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

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