DOWN SYNDROME NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
Inclusive Valentine’s Day celebration guide
Valentine’s Day holds a special place in the hearts of many, but its significance varies depending on where we find... Read more
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How do I teach someone with disability about consent?
Many young people are familiar with dating apps now and know how to conduct themselves safely. People with learning... Read more
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Meet the new NDIS Taskforce to deliver better outcomes from Monday
The taskforce will inform future reforms and hold providers to account. Read more
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Discovery behind ‘hole in the heart’ impacting half of population living with Down syndrome
About 1 in every 1,100 babies born in Australia will have Down syndrome, half of which will have a heart condition. Read more
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How eye tests are improving for kids with learning difficulties
New research released today, February 7, 2024, suggests the importance of standardising eye tests for children with... Read more
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Will telehealth reduce my child’s communication issues?
It’s important for children to have access to speech therapy for early intervention if they have communication or... Read more
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How to furnish your home according to your abilities
Moving can be a stressful experience without added support and this article details where to turn in alleviating angst... Read more
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Does the NDIS cover the ringing in my ear?
In the first week of February, Tinnitus Awareness Week is held to raise awareness of a lesser understood ear condition... Read more
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Australian GPs caution against ‘reinventing the wheel’ in Royal Commission response
What do you think about the role GPs play in disability support? Read more
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What does the future of NDIS pricing arrangements look like?
As participants are now needing to adapt to a changing landscape with new NDIS changes on the horizon, it’s evident... Read more