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![<p>More than 100 extra staff will provide on-the-ground implementation support and program delivery for Victorian schools through new a State Government Disability Inclusion package [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/iStock-109723570-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Victorian students with disability to benefit from $1.6b State Government education support
The Victorian Government has announced $1.6 billion in funding to support students with disability in the classroom... Read more
![<p>Senior Counsel Assisting Lincoln Crowley speaks at the Disability Royal Commission‘s eighth public hearing in Brisbane [Source: Disability RC]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Screen-Shot-2020-11-23-at-12.07.13-pm_201123_014025.jpg?fm=pjpg)
First Nations people with disability raise injustice, discrimination at RC
First Nations people with disability will tell the Disability Royal Commission this week about the structural violence... Read more
![<p>Autism Connect is now available in Victoria, Tasmania, and the ACT. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/iStock-1191240326-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Peak body launches national autism helpline
Victorian autism peak body Amaze has launched a national autism helpline called Autism Connect. Read more
![<p>Fees often equated to thousands of dollars being paid per year by residents for services that weren’t properly provided. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/unnamed-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
First Nations people to tell their stories at next RC hearing
First Nations people with disability and their families who have interacted with child protection systems will tell... Read more
MS Australia announces the appointment of new CEO
The Board of MS Australia has announced Mr Rohan Greenland as the organisation’s new Chief Executive Officer. Read more
Early intervention plays important part in development of children on autism spectrum
A landmark report has been released looking at the impact of early intervention on children on the autism spectrum. Read more
![<p>The National Awards for Disability Leadership will be presented during a global webcast (captioned) on Thursday 3 December. [Source: Disability Leadership Institute]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/EmWHaajVcAAEUap.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Finalists announced for 2020 National Awards for Disability Leadership
Researchers, artists, advocates and volunteer organisations are among the 2020 National Awards for Disability Leadership... Read more
![<p>Social enterprise The Sewing Basket has opened its fourth store. [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/The-Sewing-Basket-Kincumber-2.JPG?fm=pjpg)
Central Coast social enterprise creates disability employment opportunities
A social enterprise selling sewing and crafting supplies while providing employment for people with disability has... Read more
Wheelchair users to wear their personality on their wheels
Australian wheelchair users can now add a personal touch to their ‘wheels’ thanks to an Australian-first... Read more
![<p>The Disability Royal Commission has released its interim report [Source: DRC]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/117223776_321371719230659_5826320753024501201_o.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Disability Royal Commission extension requested as Interim Report released
Chair of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability Ronald Sackville... Read more