MENTAL HEALTH NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
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Up to 75 percent of carers could be putting their health at risk
Although carers spend a lot of time looking after others, research suggests that they also need to make enough time for... Read more
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Bill Shorten will speak at the National Summit on Neurological Conditions today
With people living with neurological conditions speaking at today’s event, organisers hope that this will increase... Read more
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ChatGPT shown to overlook job applicants with disability
Employers have warmed to disability inclusion in the workplace, but the rising use of AI screening has some researchers... Read more
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First perfect game bowled at the National Disability Championships
For the first time in its 35-year history, the National Disability Championships saw a perfect game from competitor Pino... Read more
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One in two people with ADHD experience emotional issues
The new research has indicated that ADHD medication may not support people with emotional dysregulation. Read more
Brad Keighran Appointed as General Manager of DPS
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The ‘most significant’ disability meeting in the world kicks off
Topics include: war, employment, sustainability and equality. Read more
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Disability rights and support in custody — what you’re entitled to
Can you receive NDIS-funded disability supports in custody? Read more
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How thousands of Queenslanders with disability could benefit from this service
For people with disability, getting financial control might seem out of reach but with this service, it doesn’t... Read more
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Australian breakthrough could reduce antipsychotic side effects
This discovery is hoped to change the future of other medicines, including antidepressants, to reduce weight loss and... Read more