RESEARCH NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
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Tourette syndrome advocate calls Prime Minister Albanese’s apology ‘hollow’
How are disability advocates reacting to the Prime Minister’s recent remark in Parliament? Read more
![<p>Researchers suggest that maintaining strong friendships improves happiness. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/friendshappy0810.jpg?fm=pjpg)
World Mental Health Day coincides with the release of a happiness study affecting one in five young Aussies with disability
World Mental Health Day highlights the importance of looking after yourself and others, with researchers highlighting... Read more
![<p>The National Disability Insurance Scheme supports eligible Australians with disability and the guidelines have recently been updated. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/blindsofa0210.jpg?fm=pjpg)
NDIS Minister Shorten bans sex work in NDIS support update
Updates to the National Disability Insurance Scheme support guidelines, effective from October 3, 2024, have raised... Read more
![<p>With concerns regarding the current housing market, Australians seeking Specialist Disability Accommodation can now seek a new option. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/icecreamhouse0110.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Growing NDIS participant numbers mean alternative housing could solve Specialist Disability Accommodation concerns
Finding Specialist Disability Accommodation may seem difficult, but one Australian company is changing the game for... Read more
![<p>Minister Rishworth, left, is pictured with Shriya Rangaraju, second to the left, who was awarded a Viewers’ Choice Award for her short film [Source: Ian Barnes; supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/rishworthfilm3009.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Multiple Aussie filmmakers with disability win awards at short film festival
Although people with disability are seemingly underrepresented in movies and TV shows, these Aussie filmmakers with... Read more
![<p>Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions AFL players will face off in the AFL Grand Final this Saturday. [Source: Neale Cousland, 2008, 2011; Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/footballplayersteams2509.jpg?fm=pjpg)
How Aussies with disability are attending this week’s AFL Grand Final
Attending a live sporting event isn’t for everyone, but the Melbourne Cricket Ground is making sure that people... Read more
![<p>Image caption: Playing games such as Tetris can be enjoyable but researchers have identified other possible benefits for people with post-traumatic stress disorder. [Source: Caroline Ruda; Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/tetrishand2409.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Tetris could improve the lives of 11 percent of Australians
Researchers are developing novel treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder, including playing Tetris Read more
![<p>With rent increasing across Australia, people with disability experience difficulties in paying essential costs. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/mansad2309.jpg?fm=pjpg)
The shocking cost of rent for Aussies on the Disability Support Pension
Australians with disability may find it challenging to meet the current rental market payments, even with the recent... Read more
![<p>Image caption: Being a carer can be challenging but helping others can also be rewarding. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/childpark1809.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Why unpaid carers may struggle with personal identity
While providing care to others is rewarding, researchers highlight the importance of identifying personal interests Read more
![<p>New regulations confirmed by the government are expected to improve the NDIS experience, but some disability advocacy organisations are still concerned. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/wKkEJ8dm-wheelchairview1709.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Disability advocates voice concerns about new NDIS provider regulations
With the new provider regulations, how might this affect NDIS participants? Read more