RESEARCH NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
![<p>The announcement of a national strategic plan and $7 million in funding will help address Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/27-Nov-FAS.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New action plan and funding to tackle Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
The Government will match its recent funding boost announcement for autism research by unveiling a new national action... Read more
![<p>‘Sensory safe’ Santa sessions being held across the country this festive season for children with autism or sensory sensitivities [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/26-Nov-Santa.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Sensory safe Santa spreads festive cheer for every child
The Christmas spirit will be spread far and wide with ‘sensory safe’ Santa sessions being held across the country... Read more
![<p>The funding initiative led by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has been allocated for five projects across Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/23rd-Nov-Autism-research.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Funding boosts autism research
The Government has announced it will filter nearly $4 million into autism research to help improve the diagnosis,... Read more
![<p>AccessAbility Day aims to give people with disability an insight into a particular type of work or industry [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/22-Nov-AccessAbility.jpg?fm=pjpg)
AccessAbility Day links people with disability and employers
A Government initiative will help more than four million Australians living with disability explore employment... Read more
![<p>The $1.3 million APC Para-Sport Equipment Fund will enable eligible participants and carers to seek funding for hire and purchase of equipment [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/22nd-Nov-Paralympic.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New initiative to help athletes with disability access sport equipment
People with disability will be able to access the equipment required to participate in para-sport, thanks to the Sport... Read more
![<p>Anti-psychotics, anti-epileptics and propranolol were the most common types of medications prescribed [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/19th-Medication.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Study finds adults with autism prescribed psychotropic drugs without diagnosis
A new study has found adults on the autism spectrum are being prescribed medication for mental health conditions without... Read more
![<p>The program is allowing participants to not only get a taster in the industry of the organisation, but also lead them to employment and a pathway to a full qualification [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/disability.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Program developed by partnership equips next generation of support workers
SPONSORED STORY – A program, born from a partnership between Enhance Training (part of the Hessel Group) and... Read more
![<p>Mr Fearnley reflected beyond the race wins, acknowledging the moments and people who helped him become one of the nation’s most renowned athletes [Source: Salty Dingo / The Newcastle Herald]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/15-November-KF.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Not a dry eye for Kurt Fearnley’s NSW Australian of the Year 2019 acceptance speech
Three-time Australian Paralympic Gold Medallist, author, and disability advocate Kurt Fearnley has been awarded the NSW... Read more
![<p>PWDWA is calling on people with disabilities to join a focus group to discuss the issues and help health professionals deliver top quality care [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/14-November-PWDWA.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Focus group hopes to improve healthcare delivery for people with disability
A new project led by People with Disabilities Western Australia (PWDWA) and Health Consumers’ Council WA (HCC) are... Read more
![<p>The space features a range of therapy and consultancy rooms, a training facility, day option spaces and the Variety Sensory and Social Space [Source: Autism SA]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Autism-space.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Sensory and social space for autism opens in Adelaide’s north
A purpose built, state-of-the-art sensory and social space for people with autism has opened in Adelaide’s northern... Read more