MENTAL HEALTH NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
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NSW political leaders could improve housing accessibility for Aussies with disability in upcoming meeting
The NSW Government has still not approved the mandatory design standards for new homes, making it difficult for Aussies... Read more
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Child health expert praises establishment of new NDIS advisory group
The newly established NDIS advisory group has members from organisations such as Early Childhood Australia and the... Read more
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Bill Shorten encourages NDIS providers to apply for grant funding
Active NDIS providers and eligible organisations could access up to five million dollars in grant funding Read more
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Ten minutes in nature could improve lives of 54 percent of Aussies with disability
Could doing this for ten minutes a day improve your mental health? Read more
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Sixty-five percent of Aussie women with disability are victims of violence
Could the new Framework for Action minimise the risk of violence for Australian women with disability? Read more
![<p>Plan managers assist NDIS participants with accessing approved supports but recent Government pricing reviews are harming high-quality businesses and their clients. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/happyworking1007.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Over 333,000 NDIS participants could be affected by NDIS ‘price freezes’
How NDIS price cuts for support coordination services are affecting more than just the organisations Read more
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More Australians live with disability: is the NDIS at risk?
With new data highlighting an increase in Australians with disability, could the NDIS be impacted? Read more
![<p>Some NDIS participants have been able to access funding for sex work since 2020, but this may soon change. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/wheelchairtable0807.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Minister Shorten intends to ban NDIS-funded sex work
How NDIS participants may be affected by possible bans for items under current NDIS funding Read more
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Over 8.5 million Aussies could be impacted by tomorrow’s Federal Parliament meeting
Could changes to mental health services happen soon? Read more
![<p>With temperatures dropping this winter, a Code Blue notice has been released to provide better support to vulnerable people experiencing homelessness. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/coldman0207.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Where to seek shelter as SA braces for alarming weather conditions
The SA Government has called a ‘Code Blue’ to help support people experiencing homelessness. Read more