GOVERNMENT NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
![<p>Connect50 is part of the State Government’s Every opportunity: Victoria’s economic participation plan for people with disability 2018-2020 [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/9-Nov-Internships.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Project offers regional tertiary students with disability paid internships
Fifty tertiary students with disability living in regional Victoria are set to benefit from a new Government funded... Read more
![<p>The report has revealed 206 reports of alleged abuse and neglect of adults with disability, involving informal supports between August 2015 and October 2018 [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/7-November-Abuse.jpg?fm=pjpg)
NSW Ombudsman report highlights shocking abuse and neglect
A report released by the New South Wales (NSW) Ombudsman has revealed horrific acts of abuse and neglect of adults with... Read more
![<p>Brett Lacey with Aussie Biscuits’ supported employees [Source: House with No Steps]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/6-November-Biscuits.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Aussie Biscuits to cook up Jam Drops and job opportunities in new factory
A New South Wales biscuit baking business that has been creating employment opportunities for people with disability for... Read more
![<p>SA’s first ever accessible music festival will boast a range of music artists and entertainment to celebrate the International Day of People with Disabilities [Source: Sounds & Vibes]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/5th-Oct-Sound-and-Vibes.jpg?fm=pjpg)
South Australia welcomes first accessible music festival
South Australia will welcome its first ever accessible music festival this summer to celebrate the International Day of... Read more
![<p>UNSW researchers revealed last year that Australians with intellectual disability are dying from avoidable deaths at double the rate of the general population [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/2nd-Nov.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Urgent inquiry into intellectual disability deaths a key focus of upcoming events
An event held in Sydney early next week will address the urgent need for an inquiry into health and avoidable deaths of... Read more
![<p>The podcast is lead by DSC father-daughter duo Roland and Evie Naufal [Source: Disability Services Consulting]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Podcast-artwork.png?fm=png)
New podcast airs candid conversations on disability
A new podcast brought to life by Disability Services Consulting (DSC) will bring industry experts and identities... Read more
![<p>Brand ambassador Samanta Bullock with the wheelAIR cooling backrest cushion that helps users cope with heat and moisture build up [Source: wheelAIR]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/30-OCT-crop-Brand-ambassador-Samanta-Bullock.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Wheelchair innovation launches in Australia
An innovative product already helping wheelchair users overseas is being launched in Australia Read more
![<p>The Marveloo will have a semi-permanent position at both the Lake Wendouree North Gardens and Mars Stadium in Ballarat [Source: City of Ballarat]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/DqVN_qoUUAE8jsP.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Ballarat welcomes accessible and transportable toilet and changing facility
The Victorian city of Ballarat will become more inclusive of people with disability, with the installation of a... Read more
![<p>The increasingly popular online learning environments at Australian universities are a growing concern to people who are blind or have low vision [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/shutterstock_592565960.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Online learning environment “a growing concern” for university students with vision impairment
An increasingly popular method of teaching within Australian universities is causing barriers for students with vision... Read more
![<p>Alliance20 members at the launch in Canberra on Tuesday 23 October [Source: Life Without Barriers]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/20181023_Alliance20_0213.JPG?fm=pjpg)
New alliance of providers to collaborate over NDIS issues
Some of Australia’s largest disability service providers have joined forces in creating a new alliance to help improve... Read more