GOVERNMENT NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
![<p>Speech Pathology Week will draw attention to people living with a communication disability, which can impact relationships, employment, education and social inclusion [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/23-August.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Speech Pathology Week shines light on ‘hidden’ disability
A spotlight will be shown on the ‘hidden’ disability affecting 1.2 million Australians during Speech Pathology Week. Read more
![<p>A new regional network of service providers will deliver more than five times the number of services currently available [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/22-august-carer.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Single biggest reform to support Australian carers in over 10 years
Australia’s 2.7 million carers will be better supported in their valuable roles under what has been labelled the... Read more
![<p>The resource aims to help people with intellectual disability become more financially independent [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/21-August_190821_070645.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New resource to boost financial independence
People with living intellectual disability can learn how to manage their own finances and make monetary decisions with... Read more
![<p>Brain Injury Awareness Week is a opportunity to raise awareness for the 700,000 Australians who live with a brain injury causing daily living and participation challenges [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/20-August.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Brain Injury Awareness Week highlights invisible disabilities
This week is Brain Injury Awareness Week and heralds an opportunity to raise awareness for the 700,000 Australians who... Read more
![<p>Living with Multiple Sclerosis in 2019 has illustrated the significant changes of the MS journey over the last decade [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/19-August-MS.jpg?fm=pjpg)
National study tells story of those living with MS
A new national study has helped paint the picture of life with multiple sclerosis (MS), including the supports, services... Read more
![<p>The Government will invest $3 million to launch the Research Hub for Digital Enhanced Living at Deakin University in Melbourne [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/19-August-Smart-Home.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Research hub to develop ‘smart home’ technology for disability
A new research hub will be established in Victoria to develop personalised ‘smart home’ technology for people with... Read more
![<p>Autism is typically usually diagnosed after the age of four in Australia, but the test will potentially able to detect it earlier [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/16-August.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Retina scan detects autism in children earlier
Thirteen years in the making, new eye scan technology has the potential to detect a biomarker for autism much earlier... Read more
![<p>A module for disability professionals on providing support to people with an intellectual disability through transitions and life events was launched on 12th August [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/15-August.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Online resource expands to support life transitions and events
An online resource helping health professionals and carers to better understand and support the mental health and... Read more
![<p>[Left to right] Joelle Rault with Vision Australia client Sabrina at a recent Vision Australia expo in Moorabbin [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Joelle-Sabrina-BYBD.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Vision Australia helps jobseekers dress to impress
People who are blind or have low vision will feel more confident fronting up to a job interview thanks to a new... Read more
![<p>The MS Readathon encourages children to read as much as they can between 1st August and 31st August, whilst providing a fundraising opportunity for MS Australia’s Family Camps [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/14-August-MS-readathon.jpg?fm=pjpg)
MS Readathon returns for 41st year
Children will lose themselves in the magic of literature this month during the annual 41st MS Readathon. Read more