ROYAL COMMISSION NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
![<p>The new pilot will trial the effectiveness of health professionals in assessing the functional capacity of people with disability [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/13-Nov-Health.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New pilot will trial health professionals in accessing functional capacity
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) will trial the effectiveness of health professionals in assessing the... Read more
![<p>The new project, DisRupted will fund three to four individuals or teams to create a film approximately 20 minutes in length [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/12-Nov-Camera.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Film project to DisRupt and share stories of disability experience
Budding Australian creatives and filmmakers with disability will have the opportunity to create their own film, thanks... Read more
![<p>Connect50 is part of the State Government’s Every opportunity: Victoria’s economic participation plan for people with disability 2018-2020 [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/9-Nov-Internships.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Project offers regional tertiary students with disability paid internships
Fifty tertiary students with disability living in regional Victoria are set to benefit from a new Government funded... Read more
![<p>The report has revealed 206 reports of alleged abuse and neglect of adults with disability, involving informal supports between August 2015 and October 2018 [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/7-November-Abuse.jpg?fm=pjpg)
NSW Ombudsman report highlights shocking abuse and neglect
A report released by the New South Wales (NSW) Ombudsman has revealed horrific acts of abuse and neglect of adults with... Read more
![<p>Brett Lacey with Aussie Biscuits’ supported employees [Source: House with No Steps]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/6-November-Biscuits.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Aussie Biscuits to cook up Jam Drops and job opportunities in new factory
A New South Wales biscuit baking business that has been creating employment opportunities for people with disability for... Read more
![<p>SA’s first ever accessible music festival will boast a range of music artists and entertainment to celebrate the International Day of People with Disabilities [Source: Sounds & Vibes]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/5th-Oct-Sound-and-Vibes.jpg?fm=pjpg)
South Australia welcomes first accessible music festival
South Australia will welcome its first ever accessible music festival this summer to celebrate the International Day of... Read more
![<p>UNSW researchers revealed last year that Australians with intellectual disability are dying from avoidable deaths at double the rate of the general population [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/2nd-Nov.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Urgent inquiry into intellectual disability deaths a key focus of upcoming events
An event held in Sydney early next week will address the urgent need for an inquiry into health and avoidable deaths of... Read more
![<p>The podcast is lead by DSC father-daughter duo Roland and Evie Naufal [Source: Disability Services Consulting]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Podcast-artwork.png?fm=png)
New podcast airs candid conversations on disability
A new podcast brought to life by Disability Services Consulting (DSC) will bring industry experts and identities... Read more
![<p>Brand ambassador Samanta Bullock with the wheelAIR cooling backrest cushion that helps users cope with heat and moisture build up [Source: wheelAIR]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/30-OCT-crop-Brand-ambassador-Samanta-Bullock.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Wheelchair innovation launches in Australia
An innovative product already helping wheelchair users overseas is being launched in Australia Read more
![<p>The Marveloo will have a semi-permanent position at both the Lake Wendouree North Gardens and Mars Stadium in Ballarat [Source: City of Ballarat]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/DqVN_qoUUAE8jsP.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Ballarat welcomes accessible and transportable toilet and changing facility
The Victorian city of Ballarat will become more inclusive of people with disability, with the installation of a... Read more