MENTAL HEALTH NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
![<p>The government released a progress update in response to the Disability Royal Commission’s final report, along with publishing new Disability Employment Services guidelines. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/NDISupdate__1403.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Elimination of restrictive practices not mentioned in disability progress update
What can people with disability expect when the government responds to the Disability Royal Commission in mid-2024? Read more
![<p>Researchers of a new study challenge previous estimates of literacy levels in non-speaking people with autism spectrum disorder. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/girlwrite1203.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Can non-speaking people develop literacy skills?
Researchers suggest that non-speaking people with ASD have higher literacy levels than previously estimated. Read more
![<p>When should you check in with someone who lives with disability? [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/summerdisability__2202.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Extreme heat affects everyone, but it does discriminate
The number of hospital admissions for injuries associated with extreme weather — such as heatwaves, bushfires and... Read more
![<p>Are Australia’s regional and remote communities being left behind in the race to revitalise the NDIS? [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/NDISregionalandremote__0703.jpg?fm=pjpg)
GPs warn of a ‘two-tiered NDIS’ leaving participants behind
The NDIS Review revealed that not all participants have access to the supports they need from the NDIS ‘market’.... Read more
![<p>Wearing a lanyard may seem like a small step, but the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme is helping people with disability receive assistance in public areas. [Source: Shuttershock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/sunflowercat0603.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Sunflower lanyards are brightening the way for people with disability
Living with invisible disability is now recognised more easily when a person wears a sunflower lanyard. Read more
![<p>Special Olympics Australia has raised more funds through the SPLASH swimming event held recently. [Source: Shuttershock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/disabilityswim0503.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Special Olympics Australia makes a splash in Melbourne
The SPLASH swimming event took place recently to raise funds for Special Olympics Australia. Read more
![<p>A new and simple eye reflex test could be used to help diagnose children with autism spectrum disorder, causing fewer delays than typical assessments [Source: Shuttershock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/girleyeblue0503.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Autism spectrum disorder: diagnosing with an eye test
Could a simple eye test be used to diagnose children with autism spectrum disorder? Read more
![<p>Sport is not all about winning — a recent event is helping to increase inclusivity in sports for people with disability. [Source: Shuttershock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/wrestleblue2702.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Special Olympics and WWE event encourages inclusivity
Wrestlers from WWE and Special Olympics athletes joined forces for an inclusive day of sport. Read more
![<p>Nearly three-quarters of the fruit flies used to model human infant metabolic disorders in the study were critically affected by what they were fed. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Fruitflies__2902.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Potential treatment identified for babies with metabolic disorders
Although diabetes doesn’t qualify a person for NDIS support, other metabolic disorders may. Read more
![<p>The team of international researchers identified global cases of people with chromosomal disorders. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/DownDNA__2802.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Down syndrome linked to ancient societies through DNA
How far back do records of people with Down syndrome go? How were they treated in past societies? Read more