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![<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
![<p>From 25-29 November, AccessAbility Day allows employers to explore the option of employing a jobseeker with disability. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/shutterstock_1340450498.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Making work accessible for everyone
The Australian Government initiative, AccessAbility Day, kicks off today, allowing employers to connect with job seekers... Read more
![<p>The aim of the labour hire program is to provide valuable experience and skills to people with disability, while also encouraging businesses to hire people with disability. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/shutterstock_401082727.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New program provides seasonal work for people with disability
A new labour hire program for people with disability, called LabourIn, is launching at a high demand time of year, just... Read more
![<p>Minister Stuart Robert’s speech at the National Press Club last Thursday was to announce the future plans for the NDIS. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/shutterstock_1371966935.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Minister promises big future changes for the NDIS
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Stuart Robert addressed the National Press Club in Canberra... Read more
![<p>The Community Forum in Adelaide on tuesday night was booked out by people with disability, friends and family, industry providers and advocates. [Source: Talking Disability]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/IMG_20191112_180059_1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Community shares anger and frustration with Government
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability held their second Adelaide... Read more
![<p>The Giving it a Go trial aims to improve the understanding of the health condition of people with musculoskeletal disability. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/shutterstock_1312390844.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Trial into musculoskeletal disability receives $1.3 million in Federal funding
The Mitchell Institute at Victoria University has received $1.3 million of Federal Government funding to undertake a... Read more