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Mental health advocates left disappointed by the NSW State Budget
Despite NSW having the largest economy of all States and Territories in Australia, with a diverse range of industries... Read more
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Social media is under scrutiny following world-first epilepsy law
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‘Deaf Gain’ showcases signs of great art
In 2023, the theme for National Week of Deaf People will be ‘A world where deaf people can sign anywhere. Read more
![<p>Programmer and controversial software developer Terry Davis intended for TempleOS to be the ‘third temple,’ referenced in the Bible. [Source: _Prink_ via r/VXJunkies]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/terrydavis__1809.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Bullied, schizophrenic, genius: the sad story of Terry Davis
Warning: this edition of Talking Disability may contain sensitive content Read more
![<p>Minister for Health and Well-being Chirs Picton MP [left], Minister for Human Services Nat Cook MP [right] and Community Living Options CEO Mel Kubisa [centre] cut the commemorative cake on Friday morning. [Source: Disability Support Guide]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/RegencyGreen__1509.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Hospitalised for 19 years — Regency Green gave them independence
Ministers celebrated the independent living pilot amid the continued ramping crisis in SA Read more
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How gambling revealed an OCD breakthrough
Is OCD just ‘fussiness’ or is there more to it? Read more
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Australians with hearing loss may be at risk ahead of the Voice referendum
Should important information be available in Auslan? Read more
![<p>Wesley LifeForce has provided suicide prevention training to more than 40,000 people in communities across metropolitan, regional, rural and remote Australia. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Worldsuicideprevent__0809.jpg?fm=pjpg)
How communities have saved lives
Content warning: this article contains references to suicide, mental health and self-harm Read more
![<p>In the first edition of From the Outskirts, host Liz Wright spoke with Elise Stewart, chief executive officer of Deaf Hub, Bendigo, about pride, processing and power within the community. [Source: Provided]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/fromoutskirts__0609.jpg?fm=pjpg)
The untold stories of Victorian women with disability brought to light
From the Outskirts host Liz Wright sat down with Talking Disability journalist David McManus Jr to share more about the... Read more
![<p>Matilda, a former National Secretary of Whistleblowers Australia, is dedicated to ensuring integrity and transparency in public office as a champion of social justice causes. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/shutdoorsaha.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Trapped in their own houses, suffering through extreme heat
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