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![<p>Could prescription stimulants level the playing field for one in 20 Australians? [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/amphet__0910.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Do one in 20 Australians need amphetamines?
One in 20 Aussies live with the condition, but there’s a lot to learn about how it impacts day-to-day life. Read more
![<p>Two in five Australians have experienced a mental disorder. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Howsment__0610.jpg?fm=pjpg)
How has your mental health changed over the past year?
When did you last have a mental health consultation? Read more
![<p>The gap in life expectancy for psychiatric patients compared to the general population is reported to be between 10 and 25 years. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/inpatientdeath__0510.jpg?fm=pjpg)
One in 1,000 patients die in inpatient psychiatric care — could they be prevented?
There were 421,580 episodes of care recorded over the study period, of which, 471 episodes were associated with death. Read more
![<p>Data for sport-related concussions and repeated head trauma is under-reported in Australia. [Source: Neale Cousland via Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/portpower__0410.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New research from South Australia on the lasting impact of concussions
A TBI is an alteration in brain function or other brain pathology caused by an external force. New research has offered... Read more
![<p>The Royal Commission’s Final Report was made public on September 29, 2023, as advocates reflected on incarceration rates among those with ABI. [Source: ChameleonsEye via Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Chameleonseyeprison__0310.jpg?fm=pjpg)
The link between support and prison: NDIS eligibility and incarceration
For continued coverage of the Disability Royal Commission’s Final Report, stay up to date with the team from... Read more
![<p>Senior Counsel Assisting Patrick Griffin SC at Public hearing 25 in Mparntwe, Alice Springs. [Source: Disability Royal Commission]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/disabilitycommnow_2909.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Disability Royal Commission’s Final Report made public — here’s what we know
The 12 volumes of the Final Report constitute the authoritative version of the Final report. Read more
![<p>Professional boxer Youssef Dib opened up to Dr Golly about being in denial of his son’s cerebral palsy diagnosis. [Source: LiSTNR]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/jibreel__2709.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Tougher than a pro-boxer — Jibreel Dib
The champion is undefeated in the professional circuit, but his greatest triumph was at home. Read more
![<p>Science 2.0 founder Hank Campbell had some choice words for epidemiologists and their impact on public media consumption. [Source: Robert Stump via Unsplash]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/dietcoke__2709.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Diet Coke drama — misleading trends in disability news media
What ’causes’ disability this week? Read more
![<p>Mr River Night, national disability sector advocate, cautioned Australians about the need for immediate action to reform the National Disability Insurance Scheme. [Source: Developing Australian Communities]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Frankknight__2609.jpg?fm=pjpg)
‘NDIS will be the next Robodebt,’ disability advocate warned
Over 4.4 million Australian’s live with disability and Mr River Night believes more needs to be done to support... Read more
![<p>The new report suggested that improving the NDIS could start with the workforce wages. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/disabilitysuppay__2209.jpg?fm=pjpg)
All work, no pay: substandard care could be tied to wages
In the disability sector, the rate of full-time employment has ranged between 20 percent and 24 percent over the last... Read more