MENTAL HEALTH NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
![<p>The trial is open until Thursday 28 February [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/18-Feb.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New Victorian public transport digital ticketing system trialled on people with disability
Victoria’s public transport system is expecting to become even more user-friendly with a new digital ‘myki’ card,... Read more
![<p>Jack was diagnosed with schizophrenia and advanced post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at only 18 years old [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/15-Feb-Jack.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Nextt stop: improved mental health
CONSUMER STORY – Fear can keep you awake at night second guessing every noise you hear and can certainly make you... Read more
![<p>The calls for a Royal Commission had the support of the Australian Labor Party and cross bench and is expected to be passed when Federal Parliament resumes next week [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/15-Feb.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Royal Commission into disability expected to pass through parliament next week
Twitter was abuzz yesterday following news the motion for a Royal Commission into the violence, abuse and neglect of... Read more
![<p>The new NDIS Worker Screening is expected to start in July 2019 in all States and Territories except Western Australia [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/14-Feb.jpg?fm=pjpg)
National database to ensure safe and quality workers for NDIS participants
A new screening approach to be introduced this year will ensure safe and quality support for National Disability... Read more
![<p>MS Xplained uses a character named Sommer, who shares her experience of dealing with a sudden MS diagnosis [Source: MS Australia]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/12-FEB-MS-Xplained.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New online resource helps those diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
A new interactive resource is helping educate people on multiple sclerosis (MS) by harnessing the power of storytelling... Read more
![<p>People with disability from CALD backgrounds have half to one-third of the rate of the usage of mainstream services that people born in Australia have had [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/12-Feb-multicultural.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New policy paper reveals more culturally diverse disability support required
A new policy paper to be released tomorrow highlights the need for mainstream services to meet the needs of people with... Read more
![<p>The Emoji v12.0 update features 230 new emojis, including a range of disability icons [Source: New York Magazine – Intelligencer]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/23-accessibility-emojis.nocrop.w710.h2147483647.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Inclusive emoji update sees better representation of disability
An emoji update set for release this year will include icons representing a range of disabilities, introducing emojis... Read more
![<p>A number of changes will help eligible NDIS participants access SDA housing [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/8-Feb-SDA.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New reforms to Specialist Disability Accommodation announced
The announcement of new reforms to Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) will address the outcomes of a review by... Read more
![<p>Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a new funding investment of $12 million at the rebrand launch event in Sydney on Wednesday [Source: Paralympics Australia Twitter]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Screen-Shot-2019-02-07-at-3.39.07-pm.png?fm=png)
Government backs Australian Paralympics ahead of Tokyo 2020 Games
It’s been an exciting week for Australia’s para-athletes with the rebrand of the Australian Paralympic Committee to... Read more
![<p>The new sensory wall display units boast vivid imagery, sound and light projections and detect touch gestures, similar to those used on smartphones and tablets [Source: Achieve Australia]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/8-Feb-Achieve.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Participants enjoy new sensory technology at Achieve Australia
Clients at Achieve Australia’s three New South Wales locations in Epping, Seven Hills and Casino are benefitting from... Read more