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![<p>The National Awards for Disability Leadership were held at the Melbourne Town Hall and broadcasted via webcast [Source: Twitter]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/4-Dec-awards.jpg?fm=pjpg)
National Awards celebrate disability leadership
The inaugural National Awards for Disability Leadership celebrated the achievements of people with disability yesterday... Read more
![<p>Approximately five percent of the Australian population is currently unemployed [Source: Jobfind]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/4th-December-Jobfind.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Jobfind supports job seekers with disability find their dream role
SPONSORED STORY – Finding a job is a daunting task and a difficult process, especially if you are a recent school... Read more
![<p>The international day, held on 3 December each year, plays an important role in encouraging organisations and society to be more inclusive [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/3-Dec-IDPWD.jpg?fm=pjpg)
International Day of People with Disability promotes inclusiveness and equality
Events and celebrations have kicked off around the country for today’s International Day of People with Disability... Read more
Better continence support available now
Workers across the growing aged care and disability support sectors are set to be better supported in delivering quality... Read more
![<p>The taskforce will investigate the best way NDIS participants will be supported in seeking employment through the Scheme and via existing mainstream services [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/30-Nov-taskforce.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New taskforce introduced to boost employment outcomes
A new Government taskforce will help boost opportunities for people with disability within the workforce, but disability... Read more
![<p>The focus on this new grant round include peer support groups, mentoring programs, skill-building programs and capacity building programs [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/30-Nov-grants.jpg?fm=pjpg)
ILC grants to boost scope of disability organisations
The latest grant round for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Information, Linkages and Capacity Building... Read more
![<p>Sunny is a free app that will help women in vulnerable situations recognise violence and call for help [Source: WWDA Twitter]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/29-Nov-Sunny.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New app to help end violence against women with disability
Women with disability experiencing violence will have better access to information and support with a new smartphone app... Read more
![<p>Muscular Dystrophy Australia (MDA) and Monash University have joined forces to create the Little Miracles campaign [Source: Muscular Dystrophy Australia]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/28-Nov-Little-Creations.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Christmas decorations raises funds and spreads festive joy
A partnership between two organisations and a 3D printer is sharing stories and festive joy, in a world-first Christmas... Read more
![<p>The announcement of a national strategic plan and $7 million in funding will help address Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/27-Nov-FAS.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New action plan and funding to tackle Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
The Government will match its recent funding boost announcement for autism research by unveiling a new national action... Read more
![<p>‘Sensory safe’ Santa sessions being held across the country this festive season for children with autism or sensory sensitivities [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/26-Nov-Santa.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Sensory safe Santa spreads festive cheer for every child
The Christmas spirit will be spread far and wide with ‘sensory safe’ Santa sessions being held across the country... Read more