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![<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
![<p>Mary Sayers has taken over as CYDA CEO, following the resignation of previous CEO, Stephanie Gotlib in April [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/15-July-Mary-Sayers-Photo.jpg?fm=pjpg)
CYDA welcomes new CEO, Mary Sayers
Disability peak body, Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) have welcomed their new Chief Executive... Read more
![<p>Alongside reaching 300,000 participants, Queensland has also joined the NDIS on a full Scheme agreement [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/16-July_190716_013406.jpg?fm=pjpg)
NDIS celebrates two huge milestones
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has reached a significant milestone with more than 300,000 Australians... Read more
![<p>Last week a woman with multiple sclerosis applied for sex therapy to be covered under her NDIS plan, which was initially refused [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/15-July-AAT-Sexual-Therapy.jpg?fm=pjpg)
AAT rules sex therapy funding falls under the NDIS
People with disability could be funded for sex therapy under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) following... Read more
![<p>The project will develop and evaluate ways to support children with autism as they learn to read and write [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/12-July-Autism-Project.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Funding to deliver project helping develop literacy skills of children with autism
Sydney researchers have secured funding for a project aiming to develop and evaluate ways to support children with... Read more