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![<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
![<p>Disability Employment Service provides across the country will have some or all of their Government funding axed for services in a sector crackdown. [Source: iStock] </p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/22_8_22-DES.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Disability Employment Service providers lose Government funding over “poor performance”
Many Disability Employment Service (DES) providers across Australia will lose Federal Government funding for some or all... Read more
![<p>Angela has a passion for helping people living with a brain injury to find the right support. [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/18_8_2022-brain-injury.jpg?fm=pjpg)
“Your new normal can be exciting” – Living life after a brain injury
When beauty therapist *Angela arrived home from a camping trip ten years ago she began unpacking her camping trailer in... Read more
![<p>Disability advocate Hannah Diviney received a response from Disney to create a princess with disability. [Source: Twitter]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/15_08_22-Hannah-Devineyjpeg.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Disney responds to disability advocate on creating a princess with disability
Film conglomerate Disney has responded to criticism made by Australian disability advocate, Hannah Diviney, about... Read more