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![<p>Robert De Luca, who has been the CEO of the NDIA since August 2017 will become the CEO of community health organisation, Zenitas Healthcare [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/1-May-CEO.jpg?fm=pjpg)
NDIA Chief Executive Officer resigns
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has resigned from his role,... Read more
![<p>The Rental Affordability Snapshot shows only 317 rentals were affordable for a single person on the Disability Support Pension [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/29-April-Housing.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Report highlights Australia’s social housing crisis
An analysis of Australia’s rental market has found less than 1 percent of rentals are affordable for a person on the... Read more
![<p>The Artificial Intelligence (AI) mirror by Lookinglass will keep elderly people at home for longer and reduce physical appointments. [Source: Lookinglass].</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Lookinglass-App-in-Use-For-Web.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New technology to detect Parkinson’s
A new Artificial Intelligence (AI) mirror is being developed to detect symptoms of Parkinson’s diseases in the home. Read more
![<p>May 30 will raise awareness for multiple sclerosis by focusing on its often common, invisible symptoms [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/26-April.jpg?fm=pjpg)
World MS Day focuses on changing the condition’s visibility
This year’s World Multiple Sclerosis Day, falling on May 30 will raise awareness of the chronic neurological condition... Read more
![<p>From July 1, 2019, the State’s Taxi Subsidy Scheme (TSS) will no longer be available for current NDIS participants or eligible people with disability [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/25-April-taxi.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Queensland Government to scrap taxi subsidy for NDIS participants
The Queensland Government’s decision to scrap the Taxi Subsidy Scheme for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)... Read more
![<p>The free, downloadable resource is intended to help people with disability feel confident and in control [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/24-April-DS.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New resource supports people with Down syndrome in decision making
A new resource will support people with Down syndrome when making decisions. Read more
![<p>The magazine provides valuable advice, tips and reviews when it comes to accessible travel [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/18-April.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Accessible travel magazine launches
People with disability will be able to plan and enjoy stress-free travel with the launch of Australia’s first... Read more
![<p>The four-part series, Love on the Spectrum will follow the dating journey of people with autism spectrum disorder [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Love-on-the-Spectrum.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New documentary series shows autism dating journey
The producers who brought the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s (ABC) award-winning documentary series Employable... Read more
![<p>Disability peak bodies and advocates are calling for a focus on inclusion and support for people living with disability this Federal Election [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/18-April-Election.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Disability peak bodies and advocates share election priorities
With the Australian political parties gearing up for the Federal Election next month, disability peak bodies and... Read more
![<p>Paralympic Stories is part of the Australian Paralympic History Project which was set up in 2010 and combines an impressive range of sources [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/17-April-P_190417_015233.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Paralympic Stories celebrates Australia’s rich paralympic history
Paralympics Australia is celebrating its rich history with the launch of a new online platform allowing unprecedented... Read more