MENTAL HEALTH NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY

<p>Sunny is a free app that will help women in vulnerable situations recognise violence and call for help [Source: WWDA Twitter]</p>

Posted 5 years ago by Nicole Pope

New app to help end violence against women with disability

Women with disability experiencing violence will have better access to information and support with a new smartphone app... Read more

<p>Muscular Dystrophy Australia (MDA) and Monash University have joined forces to create the Little Miracles campaign [Source: Muscular Dystrophy Australia]</p>

Posted 5 years ago by Nicole Pope

Christmas decorations raises funds and spreads festive joy

A partnership between two organisations and a 3D printer is sharing stories and festive joy, in a world-first Christmas... Read more

<p>The announcement of a national strategic plan and $7 million in funding will help address Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 5 years ago by Nicole Pope

New action plan and funding to tackle Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

The Government will match its recent funding boost announcement for autism research by unveiling a new national action... Read more

<p>‘Sensory safe’ Santa sessions being held across the country this festive season for children with autism or sensory sensitivities [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 5 years ago by Nicole Pope

Sensory safe Santa spreads festive cheer for every child

The Christmas spirit will be spread far and wide with ‘sensory safe’ Santa sessions being held across the country... Read more

Autism

<p>The funding initiative led by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has been allocated for five projects across Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 6 years ago by Nicole Pope

Funding boosts autism research

The Government has announced it will filter nearly $4 million into autism research to help improve the diagnosis,... Read more

Autism

<p>AccessAbility Day aims to give people with disability an insight into a particular type of work or industry [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 6 years ago by Nicole Pope

AccessAbility Day links people with disability and employers

A Government initiative will help more than four million Australians living with disability explore employment... Read more

<p>The $1.3 million APC Para-Sport Equipment Fund will enable eligible participants and carers to seek funding for hire and purchase of equipment [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 6 years ago by Nicole Pope

New initiative to help athletes with disability access sport equipment

People with disability will be able to access the equipment required to participate in para-sport, thanks to the Sport... Read more

<p>Anti-psychotics, anti-epileptics and propranolol were the most common types of medications prescribed [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 6 years ago by Nicole Pope

Study finds adults with autism prescribed psychotropic drugs without diagnosis

A new study has found adults on the autism spectrum are being prescribed medication for mental health conditions without... Read more

Autism

<p>The program is allowing participants to not only get a taster in the industry of the organisation, but also lead them to employment and a pathway to a full qualification [Source: Supplied]</p>

Posted 6 years ago by Nicole Pope

Program developed by partnership equips next generation of support workers

SPONSORED STORY – A program, born from a partnership between Enhance Training (part of the Hessel Group) and... Read more

<p>Mr Fearnley reflected beyond the race wins, acknowledging the moments and people who helped him become one of the nation’s most renowned athletes [Source: Salty Dingo / The Newcastle Herald]</p>

Posted 6 years ago by Nicole Pope

Not a dry eye for Kurt Fearnley’s NSW Australian of the Year 2019 acceptance speech

Three-time Australian Paralympic Gold Medallist, author, and disability advocate Kurt Fearnley has been awarded the NSW... Read more

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