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![<p>Dylan Alcott spoke passionately about employment opportunities for people with disability at the Federal Government’s Jobs and Skills Summit [Source: Twitter]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/1_9_22_alcott.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Dylan Alcott pushes for more disability inclusion at Jobs Summit
Australian of the Year and disability advocate Dylan Alcott has passionately called on the Federal Government and... Read more
![<p>Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addressed the National Press Club to mark his Government’s 100 days in office. [Source: Youtube]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/30_8_2022-100-days.jpg?fm=pjpg)
What has been achieved in the Government’s first 100 days in office?
The Albanese Government spent its 100th day in office this week and although this seems like a long time, it will take... Read more
Police focus on NDIS fraudsters as reports rise
A new crackdown on providers taking advantage of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has been predicted to... Read more
![<p>Emily Bourke (right) has been named Assistant Minister for Autism for the SA Government, an Australian-first position. [Source: Twitter]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/25_8_2022_autism_minister.jpg?fm=pjpg)
South Australia appoints dedicated Minister for Autism
The South Australian State Government has taken a large stride towards increased disability support and awareness by... Read more
![<p>Disability Employment Service provides across the country will have some or all of their Government funding axed for services in a sector crackdown. [Source: iStock] </p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/22_8_22-DES.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Disability Employment Service providers lose Government funding over “poor performance”
Many Disability Employment Service (DES) providers across Australia will lose Federal Government funding for some or all... Read more
![<p>Angela has a passion for helping people living with a brain injury to find the right support. [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/18_8_2022-brain-injury.jpg?fm=pjpg)
“Your new normal can be exciting” – Living life after a brain injury
When beauty therapist *Angela arrived home from a camping trip ten years ago she began unpacking her camping trailer in... Read more
![<p>Disability advocate Hannah Diviney received a response from Disney to create a princess with disability. [Source: Twitter]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/15_08_22-Hannah-Devineyjpeg.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Disney responds to disability advocate on creating a princess with disability
Film conglomerate Disney has responded to criticism made by Australian disability advocate, Hannah Diviney, about... Read more
![<p>The South Australian Government has opened up an old aged care facility to help house NDIS participants that have been stuck in hospital because there is no appropriate accommodation. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/11_8_22New-NDIS-facility.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Stranded hospitalised NDIS participants to reside in former aged care facility
The State Government has opened a new facility at a former aged care facility in South Australia for National Disability... Read more
![<p>Luke Pople was part of the debut team for the 3×3 men’s wheelchair basketball for Australia. [Source: Commonwealth Games Australia]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/8_8_2022-Luke-Pople-CWG.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Australian para-athletes conclude successful run at Commonwealth Games
The 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham is coming to an end today, with Australian para-athletes competing in a range... Read more
![<p>A response to Long COVID is needed to support Australians experiencing symptoms months after contracting COVID-19. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/4_8_2022-Long-covid.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Long COVID response on the cards as more Australians contract the illness
Health Minister Mark Butler has confirmed the Federal Government will look at a response to Long COVID, as more and more... Read more