ROYAL COMMISSION NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
![<p>Not being able to participate in school can result in poor educational outcomes, reduced job prospects, and mental health issues in the longer-term [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/shutterstock_202499941.jpg?fm=pjpg)
“No surprise” in literacy numbers for speech pathologists
A report released from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) Programme for International... Read more
![<p>From April to July 2019, Australians were invited to take part in a national consultation to shape a new National Disability Strategy. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/shutterstock_787300732.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Next step being taken for the National Disability Strategy
The current National Disability Strategy, which aims to create an inclusive and informed approach to all Government... Read more
![<p>The Victorian Autism Plan is in response to the recommendations of the 2017 Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into Services for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/shutterstock_395253874.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Victorian Government launch five-year autism plan
The Victorian Government has invested $7.1 million in funding for a five-year plan to provide Victorians living with... Read more
![<p>The Disability Royal Commission Legal Service gives priority to people with disability [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/shutterstock_212792899.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Access to Disability Royal Commission improved with new website
The Disability Royal Commission Legal Service has launched a new website to allow those with disabilities greater access... Read more
![<p>At the Disability Royal Commission, CEO of VALID, Kevin Stone, and disability advocate, Alan Robertson. [Source: Disability Royal Commission]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Screen-Shot-2019-12-09-at-5.02.01-pm.png?fm=png)
ROYAL COMMISSION: People with disability deserve the right to live independently
The last three days of the Royal Commission into the Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with... Read more
![<p>Dr Peter Gibilisco provided a statement about his lived experiences of receiving accommodation and support in a group home. [Source: Disability Royal Commission] </p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/Screen-Shot-2019-12-03-at-1.36.06-pm.png?fm=png)
ROYAL COMMISSION: Strict rules and inconsistent care
The third sitting of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability... Read more
![<p> International Day of People with Disability is a United Nation sanctioned day to be celebrated worldwide and puts a spotlight on people with disability and their achievements. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/shutterstock_250113466.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Celebrating the contributions of Australians with disability
Today is International Day of People with Disability (IDPWD), raising awareness, understanding and acceptance, and... Read more
![<p>Nearly $140 million will be invested in advocacy and counselling support and legal assistance services for people engaging with the Disability Royal Commission. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/shutterstock_1141336202.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Support services for Disability Royal Commission announced
All of the support organisations receiving funding from the Government to cover people engaging with the Disability... Read more
![<p>Seeing Eye Dog, Odie, with paramedics Kate Taylor and Carl Attwood, and Victoria Ambulance Manager Government Relations and Advocacy, Chris Edwards. [Source: Ambulance Victoria]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/Chris-Edwards-VA-Manager-Government-Relations-and-Advocacy-Seeing-Eye-Dog-Odie-and-paramedics-Kate-and-Carl.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Ambulance Victoria and Vision Australia launch new accessibility initiative
Ambulance Victoria’s new ID cards will make them more identifiable to people who are blind or with low vision, due to... Read more
![<p>Government has reinforced their commitments by boosting the Younger People in Residential Aged Care Action Plan. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/shutterstock_213123619.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Government strengthens Younger People in Residential Aged Care Action Plan target
Following the release of the Aged Care Royal Commission Interim Report, the Government has responded to the issue of... Read more