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![<p>The Government is also funding a legal advisory service and advocacy support for people who want assistance to make a submission [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/1-August-RC.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Submissions open for Disability Royal Commission
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has officially opened its... Read more
![<p>The programs will work to identify potential new recruits who have the right aptitude and attitude to work in either disability or aged care services [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/31-July-WA-programs.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New programs to upskill the Western Australian disability and aged care workforce
The Western Australian Government has announced two new programs to help upskill the disability and aged care workforce. Read more
![<p>Hireup Chief Operating Officer Sonia Flynn and Chief Executive Officer Jordan O’Reilly [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/30-July-Hireup.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Hireup welcomes its first Chief Operating Officer
Disability service organisation, Hireup, has welcomed a new staff member with global experience and a background in... Read more
![<p>The project will provide recommendations on the type of accessible resources that need to be developed [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/29-July-docs.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New project promotes accessible health resources for people with intellectual disability
A research project is aiming to promote accessible health information for people with intellectual disability by... Read more
![<p>Dukino, Wunjo, Squeaky, Arn and Jaska are all geared up for PAWGUST, to help raise funds for Guide Dog puppies in training [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/26-July-PAWGUST.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Pooches and their people pound the pavement for PAWGUST
Thousands of Australians will pound the pavement with their pooches this month to help raise much-needed funds for the... Read more
![<p>Remove the Barrier addresses the invisible barriers of unconscious bias and discrimination faced by one in five million Australians living with disability [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/25-RTB.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New campaign set to break down employment barriers
A new campaign launched by the Dylan Alcott Foundation is set to break down the barriers people with disability face in... Read more
![<p>House With No Steps and The Tipping Foundation have undergone an exciting new rebrand journey, now officially known as Aruma [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/24-July-Aruma.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Two renowned disability organisations rebrand under new name
Disability service providers, House With No Steps and The Tipping Foundation have undergone an exciting new rebrand... Read more
![<p>The Young Carers Bursary Program offers a limited number of funding to help ease the financial burden of education fees for young carers who continue with their education [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/23rd-Carers-study.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Applications open for program supporting studying young carers
Juggling the responsibilities of caring for someone and study workloads can be incredibly difficult, but a program... Read more
![<p>Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone that has been shown to have strong antioxidant effects and is capable of protecting the unborn baby’s brain from harm [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/67064848_469862623642098_5925573332396146688_n.jpg?fm=pjpg)
World-first trial to see if melatonin protects babies from cerebral palsy
A world-first trial of a maternal melatonin supplement may help improve outcomes for babies at risk of cerebral palsy... Read more
![<p>The report highlights the biggest factor impacting people from moving out of social housing is the availability or lack of affordable housing alternatives [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/18-July-Housing-Keys.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Report reveals housing tenants with complex needs increasing
A new report has delved into the increasing proportion of tenants with complex needs who may require support to live in... Read more