MENTAL HEALTH NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
![<p>PWDWA is calling on people with disabilities to join a focus group to discuss the issues and help health professionals deliver top quality care [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/14-November-PWDWA.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Focus group hopes to improve healthcare delivery for people with disability
A new project led by People with Disabilities Western Australia (PWDWA) and Health Consumers’ Council WA (HCC) are... Read more
![<p>The space features a range of therapy and consultancy rooms, a training facility, day option spaces and the Variety Sensory and Social Space [Source: Autism SA]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Autism-space.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Sensory and social space for autism opens in Adelaide’s north
A purpose built, state-of-the-art sensory and social space for people with autism has opened in Adelaide’s northern... Read more
![<p>The new pilot will trial the effectiveness of health professionals in assessing the functional capacity of people with disability [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/13-Nov-Health.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New pilot will trial health professionals in accessing functional capacity
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) will trial the effectiveness of health professionals in assessing the... Read more
![<p>The new project, DisRupted will fund three to four individuals or teams to create a film approximately 20 minutes in length [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/12-Nov-Camera.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Film project to DisRupt and share stories of disability experience
Budding Australian creatives and filmmakers with disability will have the opportunity to create their own film, thanks... Read more
![<p>Connect50 is part of the State Government’s Every opportunity: Victoria’s economic participation plan for people with disability 2018-2020 [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/9-Nov-Internships.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Project offers regional tertiary students with disability paid internships
Fifty tertiary students with disability living in regional Victoria are set to benefit from a new Government funded... Read more
![<p>The report has revealed 206 reports of alleged abuse and neglect of adults with disability, involving informal supports between August 2015 and October 2018 [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/7-November-Abuse.jpg?fm=pjpg)
NSW Ombudsman report highlights shocking abuse and neglect
A report released by the New South Wales (NSW) Ombudsman has revealed horrific acts of abuse and neglect of adults with... Read more
![<p>Brett Lacey with Aussie Biscuits’ supported employees [Source: House with No Steps]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/6-November-Biscuits.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Aussie Biscuits to cook up Jam Drops and job opportunities in new factory
A New South Wales biscuit baking business that has been creating employment opportunities for people with disability for... Read more
![<p>SA’s first ever accessible music festival will boast a range of music artists and entertainment to celebrate the International Day of People with Disabilities [Source: Sounds & Vibes]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/5th-Oct-Sound-and-Vibes.jpg?fm=pjpg)
South Australia welcomes first accessible music festival
South Australia will welcome its first ever accessible music festival this summer to celebrate the International Day of... Read more
![<p>UNSW researchers revealed last year that Australians with intellectual disability are dying from avoidable deaths at double the rate of the general population [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/2nd-Nov.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Urgent inquiry into intellectual disability deaths a key focus of upcoming events
An event held in Sydney early next week will address the urgent need for an inquiry into health and avoidable deaths of... Read more
![<p>The podcast is lead by DSC father-daughter duo Roland and Evie Naufal [Source: Disability Services Consulting]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Podcast-artwork.png?fm=png)
New podcast airs candid conversations on disability
A new podcast brought to life by Disability Services Consulting (DSC) will bring industry experts and identities... Read more