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![<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
![<p>Jo-Anne Hewitt has been appointed as Achieve Australia’s Chief Executive Officer [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Jo-Anne-Hewitt-29-Aug.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New CEO welcomed to Achieve Australia
Disability support provider, Achieve Australia, has welcomed Jo-Anne Hewitt as their newly appointed Chief Executive... Read more
![<p>Credit: Belinda Howell – This Is Australia Collection [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/28-August.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New stock images represent Australia’s disability community
A new collaboration with Getty Images will bring to life stock imagery that represents Australians with disability. Read more
![<p>Teachers and students from Elsternwick Primary, Professor Nicole Reinhart and Mr Tim Richardson MP excited to launch AllPlay Learn for all public schools in Victoria [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/27-August_190827_021919.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Program fosters inclusive education for children with neurodevelopmental disorders
A new program will help support the inclusive education of students with neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism... Read more
![<p>Program Mentor, Daisy Van Ghert who is involved in The Girl’s Guide to Ruling the Internet [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/26-August-Autism-QLD.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Program helps teenage girls with autism become internet savvy
A new popular program, and the only one of its kind, is helping teenage girls on the autism spectrum stay safe online. Read more
![<p>Speech Pathology Week will draw attention to people living with a communication disability, which can impact relationships, employment, education and social inclusion [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/23-August.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Speech Pathology Week shines light on ‘hidden’ disability
A spotlight will be shown on the ‘hidden’ disability affecting 1.2 million Australians during Speech Pathology Week. Read more
![<p>A new regional network of service providers will deliver more than five times the number of services currently available [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/22-august-carer.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Single biggest reform to support Australian carers in over 10 years
Australia’s 2.7 million carers will be better supported in their valuable roles under what has been labelled the... Read more
![<p>The resource aims to help people with intellectual disability become more financially independent [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/21-August_190821_070645.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New resource to boost financial independence
People with living intellectual disability can learn how to manage their own finances and make monetary decisions with... Read more