MENTAL HEALTH NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
![<p>The Victorian Government passed the new Mental Health and Wellbeing Act in September, 2022, in response to the Royal Commission into Victoria’s mental health system. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Mental-Health-Act22.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Posted 2 years ago
by David McManus
What’s changed for Victorian mental health in nine years?
![<p>Bipolar disorder is not just a ‘mood swing’ or someone prone to emotional self-expression — the condition is strongly associated with a person’s risk of mortality [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Bipolarghsixfold.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Posted 2 years ago
by David McManus
Bipolar disorder linked to significant risk of mortality, up to sixfold higher
Content warning — this edition of Talking Disability may contain references to sensitive topics, including suicide,... Read more
![<p>Dr Mathew A Brodie, University of New South Wales, Sydney, biomedical engineer, developed the ‘Walking Tall’ app in collaboration with people who are living with Parkinson’s disease. [Source: supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Walkingtallparkapp.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Posted 2 years ago
by David McManus
‘Walking Tall’ app developed to assist Parkinson’s disease mobility
![<p>Cassie Hames, a software programmer who is legally blind, developed the ‘See Me’ app, which is now top-of-mind for innovative investors. [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/cassieseeme.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Posted 2 years ago
by David McManus
The future of accessible transport has been funded
![<p>Boonah, QLD, will host a collaborative four-session self-defence program for people with disability. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/parataekwando.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Posted 2 years ago
by David McManus
New self-defence course for people with disability in Queensland
![<p>The BindiMaps app can assist with navigating a busy hospital and access key areas at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/Maccallumcancentre.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Posted 2 years ago
by David McManus
Meet BindiMaps — accessible indoor navigation for hospitals
![<p>Jackass star, Jason ‘Wee Man’ Acuña [left, credit: Kathy Hutchins] and Game of Thrones actor, Peter Dinklage, are among the film industry icons calling for authentic representation in media. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/weedink.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Posted 2 years ago
by David McManus
Stars with dwarfism hit back at Hollywood casting choices
![<p>Looming changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme [NDIS] have led some providers to question the future of their support service. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/massexodussupport.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Posted 2 years ago
by David McManus
‘Mass exodus’ of disability support providers on the horizon, data suggests
![<p>More than one in two young Aussies feel the mental and emotional burden of loneliness. Are you one of the people struggling with isolation? [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/cripplingloneliness.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Posted 2 years ago
by David McManus
One-in-two to live with a mental health disorder by 75 — who is at risk?
![<p>Over 1,200 travellers have experienced 60 destinations nationwide with Cocky Guides. [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/CockyGuidessource.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Posted 2 years ago
by David McManus