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![<p>MS Xplained uses a character named Sommer, who shares her experience of dealing with a sudden MS diagnosis [Source: MS Australia]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/12-FEB-MS-Xplained.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New online resource helps those diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
A new interactive resource is helping educate people on multiple sclerosis (MS) by harnessing the power of storytelling... Read more
![<p>People with disability from CALD backgrounds have half to one-third of the rate of the usage of mainstream services that people born in Australia have had [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/12-Feb-multicultural.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New policy paper reveals more culturally diverse disability support required
A new policy paper to be released tomorrow highlights the need for mainstream services to meet the needs of people with... Read more
![<p>The Emoji v12.0 update features 230 new emojis, including a range of disability icons [Source: New York Magazine – Intelligencer]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/23-accessibility-emojis.nocrop.w710.h2147483647.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Inclusive emoji update sees better representation of disability
An emoji update set for release this year will include icons representing a range of disabilities, introducing emojis... Read more
![<p>A number of changes will help eligible NDIS participants access SDA housing [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/8-Feb-SDA.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New reforms to Specialist Disability Accommodation announced
The announcement of new reforms to Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) will address the outcomes of a review by... Read more
![<p>Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a new funding investment of $12 million at the rebrand launch event in Sydney on Wednesday [Source: Paralympics Australia Twitter]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Screen-Shot-2019-02-07-at-3.39.07-pm.png?fm=png)
Government backs Australian Paralympics ahead of Tokyo 2020 Games
It’s been an exciting week for Australia’s para-athletes with the rebrand of the Australian Paralympic Committee to... Read more
![<p>The new sensory wall display units boast vivid imagery, sound and light projections and detect touch gestures, similar to those used on smartphones and tablets [Source: Achieve Australia]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/8-Feb-Achieve.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Participants enjoy new sensory technology at Achieve Australia
Clients at Achieve Australia’s three New South Wales locations in Epping, Seven Hills and Casino are benefitting from... Read more
![<p>More and more disability advocates are taking to social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook to educate, share thoughts and bring attention to ableism in society [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/5-Feb-movile.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Social media plays vital role in disability education and calling out ableism
Social media has the power to transcend across countries and is playing an important role in calling out ableism and... Read more
![<p>Professor Rhonda Galbally received the Companion in the Order of Australia for her achievements as a disability activist [Source: Shuttertstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/4-feb-aussie.jpg?fm=pjpg)
NDIA board member and disability activist takes home top gong at Australia Day awards
A number of community members influential in the disability sector were recognised at this year’s Order of Australia... Read more
![<p>The Productivity Commission’s final report has shown a new National Disability Agreement is required [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/4-Feb-report.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Productivity Commission review calls for new National Disability Agreement
A final report by the Productivity Commission on the National Disability Agreement (NDA) has found the agreement is... Read more
![<p>The project will explore seven interconnected housing options [Source: University of Melbourne – Melbourne Disability Institute]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/1-Feb-dis-housing.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New project to delve into NDIS housing options
A new research project will help National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants navigate the challenging... Read more