FINANCE NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY

<p>This Anti-Poverty Week, October 15 – 27, The Salvation Army has urged vulnerable Australians to reach out for financial support as the current cost-of-living crisis continues to hit hard. [Source: Brian Scantlebury via Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 10 months ago by David McManus

One in 10 Australians will experience homelessness in their lifetime — who’s at risk?

Anti-Poverty Week, October 15 – 27, brings worrying stats to the forefront of the nation. Read more

<p>Advocates have expressed their concerns about the Government’s plan to divert people with psychosocial disability away from the National Disability Insurance Scheme. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 10 months ago by David McManus

People with psychosocial disability hang in limbo ahead of the NDIS review

Although many Australians live with mental illnesses not covered by the NDIS, advocates fear that people with... Read more

Mental Health NDIS

<p>Dr Niko Tiliopoulos [pictured] has been issued a notice of termination due to shifting working conditions. [Source: Horton Advisory] </p>

Posted 10 months ago by David McManus

‘Exceptional’ University of Sydney academic with disability at risk of losing his job

You can let Niko know that you have his back! Read more

Education User Stories

<p>The CEO said she can’t report the loophole to anyone and has called for future protection of providers. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 11 months ago by David McManus

The ‘cartel’ chaos costing providers their staff

According to the CEO, the industry desperately needs reform. Read more

<p>New research may help to determine the biological basis for obsessive-compulsive disorder. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 11 months ago by David McManus

How people with OCD get stuck in unwanted behavioural loops

A recent study has found that there’s more to OCD than you see in popular culture. Read more

Mental Health Research

<p>What was the cost of the ‘Voice’ to Parliament referendum on October 14, 2023? [Source: Sangiao Photography via Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 11 months ago by David McManus

Did the outcome of the referendum derail support for vulnerable Aussies?

What were your thoughts about the outcome of the referendum? Do you believe the funds were misused? Read more

Finance Government

<p>Through the power of artificial intelligence, researchers have discovered the influence of certain genes on psychosocial disability. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 11 months ago by David McManus

New forms of therapy are on the horizon after scientists map the human mind

Which kind of therapy works for you? Read more

Conditions Mental Health Research Therapies

<p>Nikki Hind wants you to know that you can be anything. [Source: Vision Australia]</p>

Posted 11 months ago by David McManus

Australia’s first blind fashion designer inspires others through a new series

The new book, Dressed For Success, encourages Aussies to think big and realise their own potential! Read more

Advice Industry User Stories

<p>Cocktail attire is required for this star-studded event! [Source: Supplied]</p>

Posted 11 months ago by David McManus

Sydneysiders can fund the next Special Olympics as they eat

Here’s how to meet the stars in Sydney! Read more

Conditions Industry

<p>One in two Australian workers reported being bullied at work ahead of World Mental Health Day on October 10, 2023. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 11 months ago by David McManus

Half of the Australian workforce has been bullied at work

It’s World Mental Health Day, but what does that mean for employees at the workplace? Read more

Employment Health and Wellbeing Mental Health