MENTAL HEALTH NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
![<p>The investment of $1.2 million will help address a number of complex issues, including reducing barriers and discrimination faced by people with disability [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/17th-October-Advocacy.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Disability advocacy amped up in WA and VIC
A funding boost for systemic advocacy will support the rights of people with disability as the National Disability... Read more
![<p> The survey revealed 64 percent of people who use white canes have been grabbed or handled by a member of the public without asking for help [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/15-OCT-White-cane.jpg?fm=pjpg)
International White Cane Day, an opportunity to inform public
A new national survey has shown two thirds of people who use white canes have been unexpectedly handled by a member of... Read more
![<p>National Carers Week is the perfect opportunity to shine the spotlight on our nation’s 2.7 million unpaid carers [Source: Carers Australia Twitter]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/12-October.jpg?fm=pjpg)
National Carers Week shares stories of love and heartache
Stories of love, courage, persistence and patience will be the focus of this year’s National Carers Week which will... Read more
![<p>The inquiry is due to begin later this month and will uncover the best ways to support and improve the mental health of Australians, the nation’s leading cause of disability [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/11-October.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Productivity Commission will look into Australia’s mental health
The role of mental health in the Australian economy will be put under the microscope of a Productivity Commission... Read more
![<p>The accessible fifty dollar note will boast four braille dots, positioned on each long edge of the note [Source: Vision Australia]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/10-October-Fifty-Dollar-Note.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New tactile fifty dollar note ‘a step forward in accessibility’
The fifty dollar note will join the five and ten dollar notes in the ranks of inclusive currency, with the introduction... Read more
![<p>The global event will head to Australia for the first time, with the 2019 World Series set to be the largest to date [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/9-Oct-Swimmer.jpg?fm=pjpg)
World Para-swimming event opens on home soil
The world’s greatest para-swimmers will make a splash in Melbourne, with the announcement that the state will play... Read more
Mental health focus heralds trial virtual mentoring program, awards and possible world record
Coinciding with World Mental Health Week (7-13 October) and World Mental Health Day (10 October), the state of New South... Read more
![<p>Mat Rogers (pictured) shares the juggling act of himself and his wife as he fathers four children, including his youngest son Max (pictured), who has autism [Source: Autism Awareness Australia]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Mat02_-copy.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New documentary shares stories of fatherhood and autism
A new film by Autism Awareness Australia will share the honest and humorous stories of twelve Australian fathers as they... Read more
![<p>There are currently 17 million people with CP in the world, with approximately 34,000 living in Australia [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/3-Oct-Cerebral-palsy.jpg?fm=pjpg)
World Cerebral Palsy Day encourages people to take action
People living with cerebral palsy (CP) are often ‘invisible’ in the community, but this World Cerebral Palsy Day... Read more
![<p>The national Scheme is currently supporting people with disabilities living in NSW, ACT and SA, with ongoing roll-outs throughout the rest of the country [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/3rd-Oct-NDIS.jpg?fm=pjpg)
NDIS reaches 200,000 milestone
The National Disability Insurance Scheme celebrated a major milestone last week after welcoming its 200,000th... Read more