MENTAL HEALTH NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
![<p>Lookout is using integrated technology in disability service delivery that can help the sector meet the transparency, accountability and management expectations of the public. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/Five-Good-Friends-spon-27_4_2021.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Integrated technology for NDIS support will revolutionise disability care
SPONSORED STORY – The current Disability Royal Commission hearings have highlighted the need for changes to the... Read more
![<p>Disability advocates are calling on the Government to hurry up and respond to requests to extend the Disability Royal Commission. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/DRC-extension-23_4_2021.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Peak bodies demand Government response to DRC extension request
Disability advocacy groups are demanding that the Federal Government responds to requests from the Disability Royal... Read more
![<p>The Department of Health admitted that aged care residents were prioritised over disability residents during the initial COVID-19 vaccine rollout. [Source: Senate Committee]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/Brendan-Murphy-21_4_2021_210421_062542.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Disability residents put on backburner during vaccine rollout to focus on aged care
The COVID-19 vaccination of aged care residents has been prioritised over disability facility residents, a Senate Select... Read more
![<p>While one in five Australians have a disability, the likelihood of having a disability increases with age, and older workers with disability are at a disadvantage getting work. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/Older-worker-with-disability-TD-15_4_2021.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Mature workers with disability can improve job prospects through new pilot program
A new pilot program based in Western Sydney will be assisting older workers with disability to find more work prospects... Read more
![<p>Younger onset Parkinson’s disease isn’t an older person disease with about 20 percent of people with Parkinson’s having symptoms before age 50. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/YPOD-13_4_2021_210413_010223.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New app supporting Aussies living with young onset Parkinson’s disease
The launch of a new digital app and resource hub in conjunction with World Parkinson’s Day on 11 April will be... Read more
![<p>The Australian Lawyers Alliance (ALA) says the proposed changes to the NDIS could undermine the purpose of the legislation, which is to give choice and control to the consumer. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/NDIS-assessments-12_4_2021.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Choice and control undermined by inability to challenge NDIS assessments
The Australian Lawyers Alliance (ALA) has highlighted concerns around the mandatory National Disability Insurance Scheme... Read more
![<p>Autism Queensland is looking for adolescents and adults across Queensland who are on the autism spectrum and also have a mental health condition to participate in this project. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/Mental-health-Autism-QLD-31_3_2021.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New project to improve mental health services for ASD Queenslanders
A new Queensland project aimed to improve mental health services for people on the autism spectrum has been launched by... Read more
Draft NDIS proposal leaks with drastic changes
A draft proposal of legislation changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was leaked to the media on... Read more
![<p>This study also uncovered alarming statistics around the violence and abuse people with disability experience over their lifetime. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Sexual-assault-n-disability-25_3_2021.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Women with disability twice as likely to experience sexual assault, says DRC
As Australia deals with the ongoing sexual assault cases against women in Parliament and the pervasive culture around... Read more
![<p>The Queensland Government announced last minute funding for State disability advocacy services. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/Commitment-to-Dis-Advocacy-24_3_2021.jpg?fm=pjpg)
QLD Government makes last minute commitment to disability advocacy services
The Queensland Government released a last minute funding commitment last week, ahead of a rally planned for Wednesday... Read more