MENTAL HEALTH NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
![<p>Key findings of the review found higher rates of discrimination and reduced service access among LGBTI people with disability compared to LGBTI people without disability [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/20th-August.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Report shows LGBTI people with disability experience higher rates of discrimination
A new report released by La Trobe University has revealed the discrimination experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual,... Read more
![<p>Australia’s first open to the public indoor play space for children with sensory disabilities has opened its doors in Preston, Melbourne [Source: We Rock The Spectrum Australia]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/17th-August-Gym.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Australia’s first sensory safe, indoor play gym opens
Australia’s first open to the public, indoor play gym for children with sensory disorders has officially opened its... Read more
![<p>The Quarterly Report also revealed 176,197 Australians with disability have received individualised NDIS plans [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/15-August-NDIS-report.jpg?fm=pjpg)
NDIS Quarterly Report reveals increased growth and satisfaction
The latest Council of Australian Governments (COAG) National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Quarterly Report has... Read more
![<p>The soccer pitch is part of the City of Melbourne’s recent $1.5 million landscape upgrade at the North Melbourne Recreation Reserve [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/13-August.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Australia’s first blind soccer pitch kicks goals at sport and recreation awards
Australia’s first blind soccer pitch has been recognised at the 2018 Disability and Sport Recreation Awards. Read more
![<p>One of the companies benefiting from the investment is Stem Cells Australia, who will be able to advance a number of projects [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/10-August.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Funding advances stem cell research to tackle blindness in children
An investment by the Turnbull Government will see stem cell research tackle blindness in children. Read more
![<p>Brain Injury Awareness Week’s theme follows on from an Australian first report launched by Brain Injury Australia on 1 May, into family violence and brain injury [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/9th-AUgust.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Brain Injury Awareness Week aims to protect children
This year’s Brain Injury Awareness Week, running from 20-26 August is taking the opportunity to help put a stop to... Read more
![<p>The Summer Foundation is seeking partners to drive a sound evidence base and help resolve the issue of young people in nursing homes [Source:Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/8th-August.jpg?fm=pjpg)
The Summer Foundation seeks research partners to solve disability and aged care issue
The Summer Foundation has put a call out for partners to join its newly launched $1 million Competitive Research Grant... Read more
![<p>At three years old, boys with ASD measured an average height of 99.34cm, exceeding typically developed boys by 1.02cm [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/7-August.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New research links accelerated head growth and autism
Research by La Trobe University has revealed a link between accelerated head growth in children and autism. Read more
![<p>The Government will invest an additional $1.2 million towards extra respite, school holiday programs and support for young carers and carers of people with mental illness [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/6th-August.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New policy to improve support for Victorian carers
A new strategy launched last week will provide greater support for Victorian carers over the next four years. Read more
![<p>A My Health Record will be automatically generated by October 15, 2018, however, debates are running rife amongst the disability community [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/3rd-August.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Mixed opinions on My Health implications
The recent buzz around My Health Record as a one-stop-shop for the medical histories of all Australians has been met... Read more