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<p>Content warning: this article references topics which some readers may find to be upsetting. [Source: Adelaide Crows Football Club]</p>

Posted 1 year ago by David McManus

Adelaide Crows play North Melbourne in support of a great cause

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<p>Japan and Australia are the only two countries to have national-level training courses prior to working with deafblind people — however, these courses are only optional electives for support staff in Australia. [Image source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 1 year ago by David McManus

Many deafblind support staff learn ‘on the job,’ with global lack of training

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<p>Director Henry Roosevelt captures the heart-breaking story of Maya Kowalski in a two-hour documentary which explores allegations of abuse, indescribable pain and a family pitted against one another resulting in a court date in September. (Image courtesy of Netflix © 2023; Netflix, Inc.)</p>

Posted 1 year ago by David McManus

Expert weighs in on the Netflix documentary that tore a family apart

CRPS affects approximately 5,000 people in Australia annually and is responsible for considerable personal, societal and... Read more

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<p>Antipsychotic medications currently prescribed to treat positive symptoms of schizophrenia, such as risperidone can lead to a range of adverse side effects such as breast growth, lactation, sedation and circulatory or movement conditions. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>

Posted 1 year ago by David McManus

Antipsychotic breakthrough innovates 70 years of schizophrenia treatment

Results from five-week trials of KarXT in 340 diverse schizophrenia subjects with psychotic symptoms reveal a decrease... Read more

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<p>The widespread online growth of digital disability support services is a grave concern for the Brotherhood of St Laurence. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>

Posted 1 year ago by David McManus

‘Ticking time-bomb’ — advocates decry digital disability support platforms

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<p>The role of an accredited practising dietitian (APD) covered by the NDIS is to ensure that the capacity and ability of a person who needs support for an impairment is taken into account. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>

Posted 1 year ago by David McManus

Minister for NDIS under pressure to ensure dietitian access

As the Minister for NDIS and Government Services Bill Shorten addresses his plan to save funds, some are concerned that... Read more

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<p>Sotos Syndrome is a genetic disorder that results in excessive growth and cognitive impairment. (Image source: 9News)</p>

Posted 1 year ago by David McManus

Perth man with disability dies in handcuffs at underground train station

The disability community is mourning the tragic loss of a young man, as detectives from the Major Crime Division... Read more

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<p>Researchers now believe that sleep may be the greatest indicator of how well the brain is able to recover following a sports-related brain injury, such as a concussion. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>

Posted 1 year ago by David McManus

New research finds brain injury relates to better sleep

Ever taken a blow to the head during footy or fell on your side and sustained a concussion? New research out of South... Read more

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<p>Disability Discrimination Commissioner Dr Ben Gauntlet says that more needs to be done to monitor accessibility in Australia. (Source: Humanrights.gov.au)</p>

Posted 1 year ago by David McManus

Australia represents disability pride at New York UN Conference

Disabled Persons Organisations Australia (DPOA) delegates from People With Disability Australia (PWDA), National Ethnic... Read more

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<p>Following a stroke or brain injury, people often find that they have acquired an upper-limb motor impairment as a result, but Neuromersiv are looking to provide support on the path to progress. (Image via Neuromersiv)</p>

Posted 1 year ago by David McManus

Australia’s new physical therapy in a virtual world

Neuromersiv, an Australian health-technology company founded by Anshul Dayal and Oliver Morton-Evans, has developed an... Read more

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