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Expanded program equips future leaders in autistic pride
A new expanded program developed by The Co-operative Research Centre for Living with Autism (Autism CRC) has come a long... Read more
![<p>The Open will help the International Golf Federation in promoting the inclusion of golf in the 2024 Paralympics in France, with the sport appearing on the shortlist [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/20-JUNE-GOLF.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Golfers with disability putt on the big stage
In a world-first, golfers with disability will tee off at this year’s Emirates Australian Open, held in Sydney this... Read more
![<p>According to the report, there are approximately 6,200 people under the age of 65 living in residential aged care across the country [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/20-JUNE-NDIS-REPORT.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Younger people with disability living in aged care a serious issue
The issue of younger people with disability living in residential aged care homes has been brought to light, following a... Read more
![<p>The supportive space will offer a range of experiences to support social, physical and functional development in young adults and adolescents [Source: OTFC+]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/18-JUNE-OT.jpg?fm=pjpg)
World first OT facility for adolescents with autism opens in Adelaide
A world first occupational therapy facility will help the development of adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder... Read more
![<p>The signs have been installed above the pedestrian crossing button on the controlled main roads in the CBD [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/18-JUNE-Braille.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Braille signs lead way on pedestrian crossings in Cairns CBD
Braille signs are being trialed above pedestrian crossings in Cairns’ CBD in what is the largest initiative in... Read more
![<p>The resource is funded by the Department of Health and consists of 12 modules detailing topics on the concept of death, funeral wishes and inheritance [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/15-JUNE-CEMETERY.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New resource to lead end-of-life conversations
People with intellectual disabilities will be more involved in essential end-of-life conversations with the help of a... Read more
![<p>The $130,000 funding boost will enable a two-year project to help improve the health and wellbeing of indigenous Australians [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/14-JUNE-Hands.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Indigenous people with disability supported in living active lives
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability will be encouraged to be more active with the help of a... Read more
New hub to promote inclusiveness through neuro-diverse workplaces
University students with autism and psychosocial conditions will be supported on their journey to employment through a... Read more
![<p>The adapted story time sessions will remove the barriers often faced by children with autism in public spaces [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/7-JUNE-READING.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Queensland opens a new chapter on autism-friendly story sessions
Children with Autism spectrum disorder will enjoy story time sessions in Queensland public libraries thanks to a state... Read more
![<p>This isn’t the first time a Royal Commission has been requested, with instances of abuse, violence and neglect well-documented over many years [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/7-JUNE-Royal-Commission.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Royal Commission urgently needed to protect the vulnerable
A Royal Commission into violence against people with disability is urgently needed according to disability advocates,... Read more