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![<p>From July 1, 2019, the State’s Taxi Subsidy Scheme (TSS) will no longer be available for current NDIS participants or eligible people with disability [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/25-April-taxi.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Queensland Government to scrap taxi subsidy for NDIS participants
The Queensland Government’s decision to scrap the Taxi Subsidy Scheme for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)... Read more
![<p>The free, downloadable resource is intended to help people with disability feel confident and in control [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/24-April-DS.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New resource supports people with Down syndrome in decision making
A new resource will support people with Down syndrome when making decisions. Read more
![<p>The magazine provides valuable advice, tips and reviews when it comes to accessible travel [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/18-April.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Accessible travel magazine launches
People with disability will be able to plan and enjoy stress-free travel with the launch of Australia’s first... Read more
![<p>The four-part series, Love on the Spectrum will follow the dating journey of people with autism spectrum disorder [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Love-on-the-Spectrum.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New documentary series shows autism dating journey
The producers who brought the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s (ABC) award-winning documentary series Employable... Read more
![<p>Disability peak bodies and advocates are calling for a focus on inclusion and support for people living with disability this Federal Election [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/18-April-Election.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Disability peak bodies and advocates share election priorities
With the Australian political parties gearing up for the Federal Election next month, disability peak bodies and... Read more
![<p>Paralympic Stories is part of the Australian Paralympic History Project which was set up in 2010 and combines an impressive range of sources [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/17-April-P_190417_015233.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Paralympic Stories celebrates Australia’s rich paralympic history
Paralympics Australia is celebrating its rich history with the launch of a new online platform allowing unprecedented... Read more
![<p>There has been some great progress made in event accessibility within Australia [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/15-March-SS-Auscare.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Accessibility at events on the rise
SPONSORED STORY: The past weekend saw the return of Ability Fest, a music festival presented by the Dylan Alcott... Read more
DPS announcements paving way for change
While leading the way with the roll out of a number of significant initiatives to improve transparency and trust in the... Read more
![<p>The funding will deliver a range of successful programs benefiting young carers for three years [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Young-Carers-12-April.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Young carers to benefit from additional support
Carers Australia, the national peak body representing the country’s 2.7 million carers, will receive $13 million from... Read more
![<p>Originally Barossa Gourmet Confections, the business was renamed Ability Chocolates to take the ‘dis’ out of disability [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/10-March-Ability-Chocs.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Family micro-business puts a sweet twist on chocolate-making
Gearing up for their first Easter period, a small business in South Australia’s Barossa Valley is providing a sweet... Read more