EDUCATION NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
As another big year draws to a close, the team behind Talking Disability would like to wish you all a happy and safe... Read more
Café at residential aged care home offers employment for people with disability
A café in Narre Warren, Victoria is providing the community with more than just coffee and cake. Read more
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Priceline releases makeup tutorial video for people with vision impairment
One of Australia’s largest pharmacy companies, Priceline Pharmacy has created a makeup tutorial video on its website... Read more
New collaboration to improve disability support for Vietnamese and Indo Chinese Australians
Australian Unity and Multicultural Care Assist have embarked on a new initiative to provide more targeted and culturally... Read more
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Beyond Blue receives funding to continue mental health support
An extension of core funding will allow Beyond Blue to continue to support the mental health of Australians. Read more
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Long-running grants program axed after 20 years
An Innovative Grants Program which has been helping improve justice for disadvantaged people living in New South Wales... Read more
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NDIS launches test of new and improved website
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has launched a trial of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)... Read more
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Popular South Australian beach becomes accessible for Summer
One of South Australia’s most popular beaches is now accessible for people with disability, just in time for Summer. Read more
![<p>The current two levels of price control for self-care, social and recreational support will be replaced with three price levels from 1 February 2019 [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/11-Dec.jpg?fm=pjpg)
NDIS pricing increase to support people with complex needs
A recent pricing increase under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will improve support for people with... Read more
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Campaign educates public beyond physical indicators of disability
A new campaign is educating the public that not all disabilities are visible. Read more