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![<p>Howmans Gap can accommodate up to 174 people and is available for bookings now [Source: YMCA]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Howmans-Gap.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New accessible alpine base to warm the hearts of people with disability
Falls Creek in Victoria is now home to Australia’s first dedicated accessible alpine base. Read more
![<p>The group has been formed to provide advice and feedback and reflect the NDIA’s commitment to working with key stakeholders and autism experts [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/28-June-Autism-Group.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Advisory group established to support autism outcomes
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) will be better informed when it comes to supporting people with autism,... Read more
![<p>Jessica D’Aguanno’s short film Monday’s Pillar [Source: Jessica D’Aguanno]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Mondays-Pillar-Poster.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Focus On Ability Film Festival fields record entries in 10th year
An Australian film festival dedicated to showcasing the abilities of disabilities has celebrated a record number of 297... Read more
![<p>The last review of Victoria’s deaf education was over 10 years ago [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/26-June-2018-Deaf-school.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Minister calls for review into Victoria’s oldest deaf school
A review into the Victorian College of the Deaf (VCD) has been welcomed by disability advocates and the college itself. Read more
Expanded program equips future leaders in autistic pride
A new expanded program developed by The Co-operative Research Centre for Living with Autism (Autism CRC) has come a long... Read more
![<p>The Open will help the International Golf Federation in promoting the inclusion of golf in the 2024 Paralympics in France, with the sport appearing on the shortlist [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/20-JUNE-GOLF.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Golfers with disability putt on the big stage
In a world-first, golfers with disability will tee off at this year’s Emirates Australian Open, held in Sydney this... Read more
![<p>According to the report, there are approximately 6,200 people under the age of 65 living in residential aged care across the country [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/20-JUNE-NDIS-REPORT.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Younger people with disability living in aged care a serious issue
The issue of younger people with disability living in residential aged care homes has been brought to light, following a... Read more
![<p>The supportive space will offer a range of experiences to support social, physical and functional development in young adults and adolescents [Source: OTFC+]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/18-JUNE-OT.jpg?fm=pjpg)
World first OT facility for adolescents with autism opens in Adelaide
A world first occupational therapy facility will help the development of adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder... Read more
![<p>The signs have been installed above the pedestrian crossing button on the controlled main roads in the CBD [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/18-JUNE-Braille.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Braille signs lead way on pedestrian crossings in Cairns CBD
Braille signs are being trialed above pedestrian crossings in Cairns’ CBD in what is the largest initiative in... Read more
![<p>The resource is funded by the Department of Health and consists of 12 modules detailing topics on the concept of death, funeral wishes and inheritance [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/15-JUNE-CEMETERY.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New resource to lead end-of-life conversations
People with intellectual disabilities will be more involved in essential end-of-life conversations with the help of a... Read more