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![<p>The Australian Lawyers Alliance (ALA) says the proposed changes to the NDIS could undermine the purpose of the legislation, which is to give choice and control to the consumer. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/NDIS-assessments-12_4_2021.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Choice and control undermined by inability to challenge NDIS assessments
The Australian Lawyers Alliance (ALA) has highlighted concerns around the mandatory National Disability Insurance Scheme... Read more
![<p>Autism Queensland is looking for adolescents and adults across Queensland who are on the autism spectrum and also have a mental health condition to participate in this project. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/Mental-health-Autism-QLD-31_3_2021.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New project to improve mental health services for ASD Queenslanders
A new Queensland project aimed to improve mental health services for people on the autism spectrum has been launched by... Read more
Draft NDIS proposal leaks with drastic changes
A draft proposal of legislation changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was leaked to the media on... Read more
![<p>This study also uncovered alarming statistics around the violence and abuse people with disability experience over their lifetime. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Sexual-assault-n-disability-25_3_2021.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Women with disability twice as likely to experience sexual assault, says DRC
As Australia deals with the ongoing sexual assault cases against women in Parliament and the pervasive culture around... Read more
![<p>The Queensland Government announced last minute funding for State disability advocacy services. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/Commitment-to-Dis-Advocacy-24_3_2021.jpg?fm=pjpg)
QLD Government makes last minute commitment to disability advocacy services
The Queensland Government released a last minute funding commitment last week, ahead of a rally planned for Wednesday... Read more
![<p>Some disability advocacy services in Queensland are completely reliant on Government funding to provide services and may have to close doors if the funding doesn’t continue. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/Disability-advocates-23_3_2021.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Queensland disability advocates concerned over absent funding commitments
People with disability and advocacy groups in Queensland have come together for a special campaign in a bid to get the... Read more
![<p>Currently, people providing written submissions to the Disability Royal Commission are only guaranteed confidentiality until the Royal Commission concludes in April 2022. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/DRC-privacy-legislation-15_3_2021.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Disability representatives urge Government to pass DRC privacy legislation
People with disability and representative organisations are calling on the Australian Government to pass legislation to... Read more
![<p>The Disability Support Pension and Carer Payment will increase by $8.40 a fortnight. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/iStock-1257671686-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Increase to Disability Support Pension and Carer Payment
More than five million Australians will receive an increase to their social security payments, including Disability... Read more
Disability advocacy groups speak out against NDIS independent assessments
More than 20 of Australia’s largest disability advocate and support organisations have released a joint statement... Read more
![<p>Events will be held in Brisbane and Sydney, with a different lineup of speakers at each event. [Source: Autism Awareness Australia]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/unnamed-4.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Stories to challenge, inform and inspire during autism awareness month
Autism Awareness Australia’s AUStism speaker series is returning in 2021 with an incredible lineup of Australian... Read more