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![<p>Lisa Corcoran gave evidence to the Commission about her struggle with living in aged care as a young person with a disability [Source: ACRC]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/10-September-RC.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Royal Commission hearings shed light on experiences of young people with disability in aged care
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has commenced its most recent hearings, turning attention to the... Read more
![<p>You can show your support by donating at steptember.org.au [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/10-Sept.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Time to STEP up for cerebral palsy
Australians will hit their local parks, trails and sidewalks this month to raise much-needed funds to support their... Read more
![<p>UniSA has received a $2.4 million Investigator Grant from the National Health and Medical Research Council [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/9-September.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Research into chronic musculoskeletal pain receives funding
The University of South Australia (UniSA) has received funding to research one of the world’s most leading causes of... Read more
![<p>Disabled surfer and Feros Care ambassador Barney Miller [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/6-September.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Fearless Australians with disability hit the big screen
Television series, Fearless Films, is returning for a second season, turning its focus to smashing stereotypes of... Read more
![<p>World Spinal Cord Awareness Day provides an opportunity to discuss misconceptions and raise awareness around living with a spinal cord injury (SCI) [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/5-September.jpg?fm=pjpg)
World Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day promotes living a full life
Today is World Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day, providing an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the experiences of... Read more
![<p>The report, People with disability in Australia, covers multiple topics. including education, health, social support and employment [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/4th-Sept-Report.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Report shares experiences of Australians with disability
The first comprehensive report of its kind by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has shared the... Read more
![<p>My Friend Autism will be available to listen to from tomorrow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Whooshka, at the website and on the Orion Kelly Facebook page [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/3rd-Sept-My-Friend-Autism.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New podcast to raise awareness and improve the lives of people with autism
A unique podcast, launching tomorrow, will help people with autism understand their diagnosis, as well as raise... Read more
![<p>Therapy Dog Ollie at a special ‘Reading with dogs’ event [Source: Guide Dogs NSW/ACT]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/2-Sept-Therapy-Dogs.jpg?fm=pjpg)
September raises awareness for Therapy Dogs
This month is Therapy Dog Awareness Month, providing an opportunity to raise awareness for these special canines and the... Read more
![<p>Australian researchers from Monash University have performed the first-ever study of a web-based cognitive test [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/30-August.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New test to detect cognitive changes early in people with MS
A simple, quick test could be the answer to the early detection of thinking and memory changes in people living with... Read more
![<p>Accessibility Unlocked is hoping to bridge the gap, where disabled game developers experience a lack of support and promote game industry accessibility [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/29-August-Accessibility-Unlocked.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New initiative unlocks accessible games industry
A new initiative has hit ‘play’ in helping the Australian and New Zealand games industry become more accessible. Read more