Talking Disability

The latest health and disability news in Australia
<p>In a cozy cafe, a young man with Down syndrome engages with his laptop, sharing his thoughts and gestures with enthusiasm.</p>
Posted 3 days ago by Alex Jacobs

The NDIS in Australia provides funding to support individuals with disabilities, aiming to enhance their independence... Read more

<p>Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and will be celebrated internationally on February 14, 2025. [Source: iStock]</p>
Posted 1 week ago by Georgie Waters

How is this app helping people with disability connect with others? Read more

<p>Early intervention can help children with disability or developmental delays to develop speech and motor skills. [Source: iStock]</p>
Posted 2 weeks ago by Georgie Waters

The Australian Government is helping more children with recent funding allocated for early intervention supports Read more

<p>Brother Thomas Oliver Pickett, pictured with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, won the 2025 Senior Australian of the Year award. [NADC/Salty Dingo; supplied]</p>
Posted 3 weeks ago by Georgie Waters

A volunteer from Western Australia has helped change the lives of thousands of children with physical disability Read more

<p>A program available for employers could improve hiring practices for people with disability. [Source: iStock]</p>
Posted 4 weeks ago by Georgie Waters

How could an inclusive employer program improve the lives of people with cognitive disability? Read more

<p>Some people with autism spectrum disorder prefer person-first language, while others use identity-first language. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 1 month ago by Georgie Waters

What’s the difference between autism, autism spectrum disorder, ASD and Asperger’s syndrome? Read more

<p>Recent funding has been allocated to a university in Western Australia to help educate young people with autism spectrum disorder about Artificial Intelligence.<br />
[Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 1 month ago by Georgie Waters

This government-funded initiative could help young people with autism spectrum disorder improve their future job... Read more

<p>Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition that can impact a person’s communication and socialisation abilities. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 1 month ago by Georgie Waters

The National Autism Strategy has been announced — how will this affect people with autism spectrum disorder? Read more

<p>If you live with disability and will attend university this year, applying for accommodations could help you get the most out of your studies. [Source: Shuttershock].</p>
Posted 1 month ago by Georgie Waters

Knowing what you want to do this year might seem tricky, even if you’ve made resolutions for 2025. Learning more... Read more

<p>Listening to people with lived experience is an important way to understand more about the challenges they face. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 1 month ago by Georgie Waters

NDIS Minister Bill Shorten will be retiring from politics next month. What does this mean for NDIS participants? Read more