DOWN SYNDROME NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
Report reveals “increasingly precarious and frustrated” disability sector
A report prepared from the National Disability Services’ (NDS) Annual Market Survey on the current state of the... Read more
![<p>The investment aims to support employers in attracting, employing and retaining people with disability [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/22-Feb-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Information Linkages and Capacity Building grants to boost economic participation
People with disability will benefit from increased employment support, community engagement, resources and training with... Read more
![<p>Canine companions like Dobby (above) are helping Australians who are deaf or hard of hearing feel independent in their homes and communities again [Source: Australian Lions Hearing Dogs]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/21-FEB-DOG.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Australian Lions Hearing Dogs set to train its 600th dog
Australian Lions Hearing Dogs (ALHD) is looking to train and rehome its 600th dog this year, a sentiment to its valuable... Read more
![<p>Ignition Point is three performances rolled into one [Source: Villa Maria Catholic Homes]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/21-Feb.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Adelaide Fringe show the ‘ignition point’ for performers with disability
South Australia is once again embracing the return of the Adelaide Fringe Festival and with hundreds of amazing... Read more
![<p>Disability advocates are calling for a clear timeline following the successful vote for a Royal Commission into disability [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/18-Feb_190218_062356.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Disability Royal Commission passes in parliament but timelines still required
The motion for a Royal Commission into the violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability in... Read more
![<p>The trial is open until Thursday 28 February [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/18-Feb.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New Victorian public transport digital ticketing system trialled on people with disability
Victoria’s public transport system is expecting to become even more user-friendly with a new digital ‘myki’ card,... Read more
![<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