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<p>Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made comments about Tourette syndrome while insulting the Shadow Treasurer on Tuesday. [Source: Wirestock Creators; Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 2 months ago by Georgie Waters

How are disability advocates reacting to the Prime Minister’s recent remark in Parliament? Read more

<p>Researchers suggest that maintaining strong friendships improves happiness. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 2 months ago by Georgie Waters

World Mental Health Day highlights the importance of looking after yourself and others, with researchers highlighting... Read more

<p>The National Disability Insurance Scheme supports eligible Australians with disability and the guidelines have recently been updated. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 3 months ago by Georgie Waters

Updates to the National Disability Insurance Scheme support guidelines, effective from October 3, 2024, have raised... Read more

<p>With concerns regarding the current housing market, Australians seeking Specialist Disability Accommodation can now seek a new option. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 3 months ago by Georgie Waters

Finding Specialist Disability Accommodation may seem difficult, but one Australian company is changing the game for... Read more

<p>Minister Rishworth, left, is pictured with Shriya Rangaraju, second to the left, who was awarded a Viewers’ Choice Award for her short film [Source: Ian Barnes; supplied]</p>
Posted 3 months ago by Georgie Waters

Although people with disability are seemingly underrepresented in movies and TV shows, these Aussie filmmakers with... Read more

<p>Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions AFL players will face off in the AFL Grand Final this Saturday. [Source: Neale Cousland, 2008, 2011; Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 3 months ago by Georgie Waters

Attending a live sporting event isn’t for everyone, but the Melbourne Cricket Ground is making sure that people... Read more

<p>Image caption: Playing games such as Tetris can be enjoyable but researchers have identified other possible benefits for people with post-traumatic stress disorder. [Source: Caroline Ruda; Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 3 months ago by Georgie Waters

Researchers are developing novel treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder, including playing Tetris Read more

<p>With rent increasing across Australia, people with disability experience difficulties in paying essential costs. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 3 months ago by Georgie Waters

Australians with disability may find it challenging to meet the current rental market payments, even with the recent... Read more

<p>Image caption: Being a carer can be challenging but helping others can also be rewarding. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 3 months ago by Georgie Waters

While providing care to others is rewarding, researchers highlight the importance of identifying personal interests Read more

<p>New regulations confirmed by the government are expected to improve the NDIS experience, but some disability advocacy organisations are still concerned. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 3 months ago by Georgie Waters

With the new provider regulations, how might this affect NDIS participants? Read more