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![<p>FULL TILT aims to provide filmmakers with disabilities the opportunity to undertake paid attachments in SAFC productions [Source:Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/27-July-Film.jpg?fm=pjpg)
South Australian Film Corp to lead improved on-screen representation of disability
An initiative by the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) will see people with disability better represented... Read more
![<p>The creation of more than 2,300 jobs will help deliver the NDIS in local communities across the country as it continues rolling out in all States and Territories until 2020 [Source:Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/27-July-NDis-jobs.jpg?fm=pjpg)
NDIS workforce increases to meet demand
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) workforce has increased by 10.5 percent to support Australians with... Read more
![<p>The report has revealed people with disability experience violence at a higher rate than other people in the community [Source:Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/26-June-Violence.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Report released to prevent violence against people with disability
A new report released by the Australian Human Rights Commission addresses the prevalence of violence against people with... Read more
![<p>Cheap and accessible single-use plastic straws play an important role and are considered a necessity for people with disability. [Source:Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/25-July-Straws.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Environmental debate the ‘final straw’ for people with disability
Recent debate by environmental activists into the ban of single-use plastic straws has fuelled outrage amongst the... Read more
![<p>National disability organisations are concerned the DES reforms are doing more harm than good for jobseekers with disability [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/23-July-Reforms.jpg?fm=pjpg)
People with disability and employers ‘overlooked’ in DES reforms
The reform of Australia’s Disability Employment Services (DES) designed to give people with disability the opportunity... Read more
![<p>DPS staff Nicole Pope, Michelle Beech and Mark Ogden are excited about the launch of the new Guides [Source: DPS]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/DSC_1706A.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Ink dries on Australia’s first guide to disability support
An Australian first publication will change the way Australians with disability and their families access information... Read more
![<p>Doggone gorgeous! Proud first time mum Winna, with her 4 puppies born mid July [Source: Vision Australia]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Winna.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New Seeing Eye Dog puppies call for volunteer carers
Inside the walls of Seeing Eye Dogs Australia’s breeding centre in Kensington, Melbourne herald the 72 tiny paws and... Read more
![<p>The group will provide strategic advice on the success and challenges as Western Australia transitions to full scheme [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/16-July.jpg?fm=pjpg)
WA establishes Advisory Group to aid NDIS transition
A National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Transition Governance Advisory Group has been established following the... Read more
Government invests in NSW and TAS mental health
A record spend on mental health has been announced in the New South Wales (NSW) 2018-2019 Budget and another funding... Read more
![<p>The final stage of the NDIS roll-out has commenced in the Northern Territory, while Western Australia has become the final state to officially join the Scheme [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/12-July-NDIS-WA-NT.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Northern Territory celebrates final NDIS roll-out while Western Australia joins
The final stage of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) roll-out in the Northern Territory (NT) has... Read more