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![<p>The proposed independent assessments for NDIS participants have been axed in their current form. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/12_7_21-Independent-Assessments-Scrapped.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Proposed independent assessments scrapped by Federal Government
The Federal Government has scrapped its plan to bring in independent assessments for National Disability Insurance... Read more
![<p>Of the 27,000 National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants aged 16 and over living in shared homes, less than 20% have received both doses of the COVID vaccine [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/6_7_21-1-in-5-PwD-Vaccinated.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Four out of five Australians with disability still without COVID-19 vaccine
While much of the focus has been on whether the Federal Government will mandate vaccinations for disability support... Read more
![<p>Mandatory vaccinations for disability workers are currently in discussion following the announcement that all aged care workers will be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. [Image: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/5_7_21-Vaccine-Disability-Mandatory.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Advocates approach mandatory vaccinations for disability care with caution
The Federal Government introduced a mandatory vaccination for aged care workers last week, however disability advocates... Read more
![<p>A parent-inclusive autism treatment is about to begin its rollout across Australia later this month [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/18_6_21-Parent-Inclusive-Autism-Treatment.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Parent-inclusive autism treatment starts national rollout
An autism spectrum disorder (ASD) treatment that addresses both child behaviour and parent wellbeing has received... Read more
![<p>The need for improvements to preventative healthcare for people with disability has been highlighted in new research by the UNSW [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/15_6_21-PWID-Hospitalisation-Rates-Higher.jpg?fm=pjpg)
People with intellectual disability at greater risk of preventable hospitalisation
People with intellectual disability are more likely to unnecessarily end up in hospital for conditions that could... Read more
Disability Royal Commission hears of shocking threats to disability care resident in SA
A South Australian family have told the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with... Read more
![<p>Victorian Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers, Luke Donnellan, announces five-day vaccination blitz for disability and aged care workers [Source: ABC News]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/1_6_21-Five-Day-Vaccination-Blitz.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Victorian Government announce vaccination ‘blitz’ for disability workers
The Victorian Government will be enacting a five-day vaccination blitz that will provide disability and aged care staff... Read more
![<p> Sunnyfield Disability Services CEO Caroline Cuddihy fronted the disability royal commission over three days last week. [Source: Disability Royal Commission]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/31_5_21-DRC-Public-Hearing-13.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Disability royal commission hears allegations of abuse at NDIS accommodation provider
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability (Disability Royal... Read more
![<p>NDIS proposed independent assessments have been overwhelmingly rejected in recent weeks. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/24_5_21-NDIS-independent-assessments-opposed.jpg?fm=pjpg)
NDIS independent assessments largely opposed by disability community
People with disability have warned independent assessments are making it harder to access publicly funded support as... Read more
![<p>The adequacy of the disability pension will be put under the microscope in a new senate inquiry. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/21_5_21-DSP-Senate-Inquiry.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Senate supports inquiry into Disability Support Pension
The experiences of people trying to access the Disability Support Pension (DSP) are set to be examined as part of a... Read more