Talking Disability

The latest health and disability news in Australia
<p>The Rights and attitudes issues paper​ has been designed to help the Royal Commission understand people’s awareness and understanding of the rights of people with disability. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability is calling for submissions... Read more

<p>People with disability or those who need support are able to use the helpline to talk about their concerns in relation to COVID-19.  (Source: Shutterstock) </p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

People with disability are now able to access a dedicated Disability Information Helpline to access important... Read more

<p>According to information supplied by the NDIS, there are a number of scams that could impact people with a disability that they need to look out for. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is warning people with disability about online scams, as scammers take... Read more

<p>The impact of the COVID-19 outbreak is likely to permanently change things for disability workers and they way infection control is managed, says Ms Sharrock.  (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

A survey of more than 2,300 disability support workers by the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney has revealed... Read more

<p>There have been some early concerns​ about the privacy of the COVIDSafe app and how long the data is stored and who will have access to the information.  (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Australians across the country are being encouraged to download an app to their smartphones to help trace the spread of... Read more

<p>Only 0.5 percent of rentals, 326 out of 69,997, in Australia are affordable for someone receiving the Disability Support Pension. (Source: Shutterstock) </p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

The 2020 Anglicare Australia Rental Affordability Snapshot has revealed a chronic shortage of affordable private rentals... Read more

<p>Having access to the right phone or assistive technology is vital for people with disability to be able to access important telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

As a part of their coronavirus, COVID-19, response, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has announced... Read more

<p>&#8220;Around 8,000 international students already work as aged and disability carers and allowing them to work more hours makes sense.&#8221; (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Work restrictions for international students in medical courses are being eased during the COVID-19 crisis to help boost... Read more

<p>In consultation with clients as well as where appropriate any carers, family or nominees, providers should review clients’ care plans and assess what is essential. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

OPINION – COVID-19 has created a number of regulatory and other legal issues that impact NDIS providers. Read more

<p>With the information around schools changing as more information comes out, teachers and students are also facing challenges with adapting to online learning. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

As a result of COVID-19 many schools have moved partially or completely to online learning, a drastic shift from the... Read more