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![<p>Jack was diagnosed with schizophrenia and advanced post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at only 18 years old [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/15-Feb-Jack.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Nextt stop: improved mental health
CONSUMER STORY – Fear can keep you awake at night second guessing every noise you hear and can certainly make you... Read more
![<p>The calls for a Royal Commission had the support of the Australian Labor Party and cross bench and is expected to be passed when Federal Parliament resumes next week [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/15-Feb.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Royal Commission into disability expected to pass through parliament next week
Twitter was abuzz yesterday following news the motion for a Royal Commission into the violence, abuse and neglect of... Read more
![<p>The new NDIS Worker Screening is expected to start in July 2019 in all States and Territories except Western Australia [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/14-Feb.jpg?fm=pjpg)
National database to ensure safe and quality workers for NDIS participants
A new screening approach to be introduced this year will ensure safe and quality support for National Disability... Read more
![<p>MS Xplained uses a character named Sommer, who shares her experience of dealing with a sudden MS diagnosis [Source: MS Australia]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/12-FEB-MS-Xplained.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New online resource helps those diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
A new interactive resource is helping educate people on multiple sclerosis (MS) by harnessing the power of storytelling... Read more
![<p>People with disability from CALD backgrounds have half to one-third of the rate of the usage of mainstream services that people born in Australia have had [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/12-Feb-multicultural.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New policy paper reveals more culturally diverse disability support required
A new policy paper to be released tomorrow highlights the need for mainstream services to meet the needs of people with... Read more
![<p>The Emoji v12.0 update features 230 new emojis, including a range of disability icons [Source: New York Magazine – Intelligencer]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/23-accessibility-emojis.nocrop.w710.h2147483647.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Inclusive emoji update sees better representation of disability
An emoji update set for release this year will include icons representing a range of disabilities, introducing emojis... Read more
![<p>A number of changes will help eligible NDIS participants access SDA housing [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/8-Feb-SDA.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New reforms to Specialist Disability Accommodation announced
The announcement of new reforms to Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) will address the outcomes of a review by... Read more
![<p>Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a new funding investment of $12 million at the rebrand launch event in Sydney on Wednesday [Source: Paralympics Australia Twitter]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Screen-Shot-2019-02-07-at-3.39.07-pm.png?fm=png)
Government backs Australian Paralympics ahead of Tokyo 2020 Games
It’s been an exciting week for Australia’s para-athletes with the rebrand of the Australian Paralympic Committee to... Read more
![<p>The new sensory wall display units boast vivid imagery, sound and light projections and detect touch gestures, similar to those used on smartphones and tablets [Source: Achieve Australia]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/8-Feb-Achieve.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Participants enjoy new sensory technology at Achieve Australia
Clients at Achieve Australia’s three New South Wales locations in Epping, Seven Hills and Casino are benefitting from... Read more
![<p>More and more disability advocates are taking to social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook to educate, share thoughts and bring attention to ableism in society [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/5-Feb-movile.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Social media plays vital role in disability education and calling out ableism
Social media has the power to transcend across countries and is playing an important role in calling out ableism and... Read more