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![<p>De-Stigmatised is Radio Adelaide’s new segment to air on Sunday afternoons, presented and produced by people with disability [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Sept-13-Radio-Adelaide.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New radio program to break down disability stigma
A new disability radio program in Adelaide is aiming to eliminate ableism and change how society thinks, approaches and... Read more
![<p>Children aged up to three years will be monitored during their routine health checks at 12, 18 and 24 months old in order to improve long-term outcomes [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/13th-Sept-Autism-Screening.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Screening tool to help nurses diagnose autism earlier
Thirteen years of intensive research and evaluation has paid off for the team at La Trobe University’s Olga Tennison... Read more
![<p>33 organisations will receive grants of up to $10,000 to help people with disability and their carers attend disability-related conferences for the 2018-2019 year [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/10-Sept-Disability-Conference.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Disability conference grant recipients announced
People with disability will now have a greater opportunity to attend national disability conferences thanks to a new... Read more
![<p>The promotional image of this year’s Melbourne Fringe, where 198 artists who are deaf or have a disability will perform or showcase their work [Source: Zilla & Brook on behalf of Melbourne Fringe]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Melb-Fringe-11th-Sept.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Melbourne welcomes inclusive and accessible Fringe event
The city of Melbourne is set to become even more lively, accessible and inclusive, with this year’s Melbourne... Read more
![<p>Everywhere Venues is a rating app that allows patrons to determine whether a venue or space will suit their needs, based on accessibility, facilities and mobility requirements [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Venue-app-10th-August.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New app to break down accessibility barriers
A new app is providing people with disability insight into the accessibility of a venue at the touch of a button. Read more
![<p>Disability Action Week will focus on empowering people with disability and promoting inclusiveness and support throughout the wider community [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/7th-September-DAW.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Disability Action Week to promote equal opportunity for all Queenslanders
Disability Action Week will run from 9 to 15 September this year with a focus on empowering people with disability and... Read more
![<p>Accessibility Weekend runs from 8-9th September and is now in its fourteenth year [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Accessibility.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Victorian venues open doors to inclusion
Over 25 venues across metropolitan and regional Victoria will allow people disability and mobility impairments to enjoy... Read more
![<p>Disability support provider, House with No Steps (HWNS) Group unveiled its prototype virtual reality tool after a 12 month design and development process [Source: HWNS]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Virtual-reality.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Virtual reality to educate disability support staff in ‘risky’ situations
Support staff will be given the opportunity to experience high risk situations involving people with disability through... Read more
![<p>The program is set to revolutionise the publishing industry by amplifying the voice of writers with disability [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Publishability.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Program turns over new page for publishing industry
Writers with disability will be supported in developing their work through a groundbreaking program. Read more
![<p>New study links diet high in vegetables and fish to lower risk of multiple sclerosis. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/3-September-MC.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Research shows link between multiple sclerosis and healthy food choices
A diet high in vegetables and fish may be associated with a lower risk of multiple sclerosis (MS), a new study by... Read more