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![<p>A focus group run by La Trobe University will explore how ‘Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) technologies’ could benefit people with disability. [Source: AFDO]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/unnamed-3-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
People with disability wanted for a focus group on futuristic vehicles
The Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) and La Trobe University are calling for expressions of... Read more
![<p>The Vision Australia COVID Normal survey is open to anybody who is blind or has low vision across Australia. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/iStock-1216271501-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Survey seeks to understand COVID-19 impact on blind and low vision Australians
New research is underway to help better understand how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Australia’s blind and low... Read more
![<p>All members of the Queensland band The KingStones are NDIS participants. [Source: KingStones Music]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/IMG-8918-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Aussie band has big plans for 2021 thanks to NDIS support
After a successful 2020, Australian band The KingStones, who are all National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)... Read more
![<p>Disability care staff and residents are a top priority group for the COVID-19 vaccination. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/iStock-1226004980-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Disability care staff and residents among first to receive COVID-19 vaccine
The Pfizer vaccine and AstraZeneca vaccine will be delivered to the population over a five-phase priority system that is... Read more
![<p>Approximately 13,000 new SDA places now exist or are in the pipeline across Australia. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/iStock-169975153-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Report shows rapid but not equal growth in Specialist Disability Accommodation in Australia
The growth of Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) in Australia is promising but still behind demand, according to... Read more
![<p>The expanded IPS program will allow over 6000 young people under the age of 25 experiencing mental illness to receive specialist vocational and employment support . [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/iStock-1179884290-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Breaking down workforce barriers for people with a disability and mental illness
The Federal Government has announced an additional $45.7 million investment to extend two programs dedicated to helping... Read more
![<p>The number of accessible beaches across Australia increases every year. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/iStock-831187866-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Summer holiday activities for kids with disability
With summer school holidays comes new routines and less structure for children with disability. Whether you’re... Read more
![<p>2020 was definitely a unique year with many struggles but Australia weathered it better than most. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/iStock-1284561639-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
The staff at Talking Disability wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
It’s been a difficult year for everyone this year, and like so many businesses, DPS, the company behind Talking... Read more
![<p>Wishing you a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year from the Talking Disability team! [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/iStock-1191240326.jpg?fm=pjpg)
2020: Our Year in Review
2020 has been a year of change and uncertainty across Australia and the globe, especially for the disability industry... Read more
Committee launches inquiry into NDIS independent assessments
The Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has announced it will conduct an inquiry... Read more