ACCOMMODATION NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
![<p>People may find it easy to complain about their jobs, but the alternative is a grim reality for many eager applicants with disability. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Givehimashot1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Jobs sought for 4.4 million people with disability in Australia
Dane Cross sat down with Talking Disability journalist David McManus to share his thoughts on untapped potential in the... Read more
![<p>Mind-reading and telepathic communication weren’t on the Talking Disability team’s 2023 bingo card… [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/pinkfloydmindread.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Mind-reading and non-verbal communication — no, seriously
The future of non-verbal communication and comprehension is within reach for researchers. Read more
![<p>Shane Hryhorec, managing director of Push Mobility, grew up in South Australia and founded the disability equipment company in 2013 after sustaining a broken neck in 2007. [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Shanehryhorec.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Disability advocate ‘speechless’ over Diversity and Inclusion Film Festival
People across Adelaide took to social media to comment on Shane’s recount of the Film Festival. Read more
![<p>The Intergenerational Report 2023 published August 24, 2023, is the sixth Report of its kind to be released by the Federal Treasury. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/economycutndiscost250823.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Australian economy to rely on cutting NDIS costs in half
The growth target Financial Sustainability reform is expected to cut over 60 percent of estimated NDIS costs by 2063. Read more
![<p>Writer/director Pete Williams hosted the cast and crew screening for ‘EMOTION IS DEAD’ (2023) on August 10, 2023 [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Emotionisdeadstill.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Upcoming Adelaide film: disability, angst and employment
The Talking Disability editorial staff found the humour riveting and the soundtrack to be full of palpable playlist... Read more
![<p>Minister Bill Shorten named Professor Bruce Bonyhady AM and Ms Lisa Paul AO PSM as co-chairs of the NDIS review panel in 2022. [Source: Twitter]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/19_10_22_ndis_review.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Will the three-tier NDIS system be abolished?
If the three-tier system for NDIS support is overhauled, it would mark a significant turning point in the Scheme’s... Read more
![<p>Unpaid carers have offered support to those who need it and the Victorian Government has funded a new grants program to enable their magnanimous efforts. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Unpaidcarervicgrant.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Victorian grants program set to support unpaid carers
Local community grants applications have opened through Carers Victoria and innovation is encouraged. Read more
![<p>In April of 2023, the Government announced new research funding following the Long COVID Parliamentary Enquiry. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/LongCOVIDDisabilitybrain.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Why some people get long COVID
While Long COVID is not considered a disability in Australia, it can affect people’s lives for some time after they... Read more
![<p>The approach developed by the Monash University team opened new opportunities for mapping brain changes in mental illness. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Brainmap.jpg?fm=pjpg)
What 1,000 brains told researchers about mental illness
Recently published research showed that large deviations in brain volume and connectivity could hold the key to future... Read more
![<p>Waymo, formerly known as the ‘Google Self-Driving Car Project’ had been founded to increase mobility access and reduce human error associated harm. [Source: Sundry Photography via Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Waymodisability.jpg?fm=pjpg)