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MENTAL HEALTH NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY

<p>&#8220;We would go to emergency and they would go, &#8216;Oh, he has Down syndrome.&#8217; (Source: Disability Royal Commission)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability started its first round of... Read more

<p>Less than 25% of people with disability with an NDIS plan are in work. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

People With Disability Australia (PWDA) have announced a new $100 million proposal to tear down barriers for those with... Read more

<p>The campaign is a reminder for Australians about how people with autism are treated in Australia. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

An Australian first autism education campaign – Change Your Reactions – was launched today by Victoria’s peak... Read more

<p>&#8220;People will continue to receive inappropriate supports in their NDIS package if they are assessed as eligible,” says Ms Hancock. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Data released this week as a part of the National Disability Insurance Scheme’s (NDIS) Quarterly Report shows that... Read more

<p>The Royal Commission has taken steps to make the next round of hearings more accessible to those with a disability.  (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability will begin its next... Read more

<p>Dr Macdougall, says The Disability Resource would make it easier for people with disabilities to find the best sport for them. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Melbourne’s La Trobe University has developed a new online tool to make it easier for sporting groups in the community... Read more

<p>From 1 March 2020, NDIS participants will be able to use their plan’s core support funding to claim service provider costs. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

This week, Minister for the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Stuart Robert, announced greater... Read more

<p>&#8220;People will continue to receive inappropriate supports in their NDIS package if they are assessed as eligible,” says Ms Hancock. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Those with severe mental illness are facing additional problems accessing the National Disability Insurance Scheme... Read more

<p>Stem cells offer great promise as a potential treatment for a variety of neurological conditions. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Researchers have received €9 million (AUD $14.7 million) in funding to look into preterm births and stem cell research... Read more

<p>The recognition of her work and advocacy has not just been about her but the impact she has had (Image: Supplied)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Author and disability advocate Carly Findlay has received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) as a part of the 2020... Read more