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AUTISM NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY

<p>“To make these changes successful, we need full and proper engagement with people with disability.” (Source: iStock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

A new package of reforms to the NDIS has been announced by the Government in response to the recommendations made in the... Read more

<p>&#8220;Independence is important to all and especially important to those who have a disability.&#8221; (Source: iStock) </p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

SPONSORED STORY: People living with disability want independence and support when they need it, but have previously told... Read more

<p>“Our ability to communicate and be able to express our ideas and needs is the essence of what connects us to our community.&#8221; (Source: iStock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Across Australia, there are 1.2 million people living with some form of communication disability, which statistics say... Read more

<p>Mr Richardson told the Commission PPE stockpiles were difficult to access. (Source: Disability Royal Commission)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability held hearings, running... Read more

<p>Premier Andrews says he is in discussions with the Federal Government about creating a response for the disability sector that is similar to that of the aged care sector.</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

During a Sunday address, 16 August, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews outlined a request from the State to receive... Read more

<p>&#8220;Complex trauma impacts so many people living with disability, directly or indirectly,&#8221; says Dr Kezelman.</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

The Federal Government is backing the development of a new guide to better support people with disability who have... Read more

<p>Ann Marie Smith, who had cerebral palsy, died in April, of septic shock and multiple organ failure. (Source: South Australia Police)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

The Disability Safeguarding Task Force, established in the wake of the tragic death of Ann Marie Smith, has released its... Read more

<p>&#8220;John has guided the NDIA under successive governments and ministers and I thank him for his service.&#8221; (Source:  Actuaries Institute) </p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) board member Mr John Walsh AM has resigned from his role, effective 31... Read more

<p>&#8220;Immunise was designed to be easy to use and hard to break,&#8221;explained OnePassport CEO, Michael Maher. (iStock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

SPONSORED STORY – The current COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone, but none more so than those who are... Read more

<p>“In one home I worked, residents were isolated after testing, and many workers didn’t want to work because they were worried about their own or a family member&#8217;s health.&#8221; (iStock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

A new national survey of Disability Support Workers (DSWs) has found that workers are facing financial hardship,... Read more