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MENTAL HEALTH NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY

<p>The last review of Victoria’s deaf education was over 10 years ago [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 6 years ago by Nicole Pope

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

<p>The Future Leaders 2018. Matthew (back row, middle), Melanie (back row, second from left), Dylan (middle row, first on the left) and Liam (middle row, last on the right) Source: Autism CRC</p>

Posted 6 years ago by Nicole Pope

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>

Posted 6 years ago by Nicole Pope

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>

Posted 6 years ago by Nicole Pope

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>

Posted 6 years ago by Nicole Pope

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>

Posted 6 years ago by Nicole Pope

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>

Posted 6 years ago by Nicole Pope

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

<p>The $130,000 funding boost will enable a two-year project to help improve the health and wellbeing of indigenous Australians [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 6 years ago by Nicole Pope

Indigenous people with disability supported in living active lives

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability will be encouraged to be more active with the help of a... Read more

<p>The hub will help foster neuro-diverse workplaces by supporting students with autism and psychosocial conditions [Source: Shutterstock[</p>

Posted 6 years ago by Alexandra Stopford

New hub to promote inclusiveness through neuro-diverse workplaces

University students with autism and psychosocial conditions will be supported on their journey to employment through a... Read more

<p>The adapted story time sessions will remove the barriers often faced by children with autism in public spaces [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 6 years ago by Nicole Pope

Queensland opens a new chapter on autism-friendly story sessions

Children with Autism spectrum disorder will enjoy story time sessions in Queensland public libraries thanks to a state... Read more