NDIS NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
![<p>Professor Richard Bruggemann has sat on more than 20 non-government boards and committees. [Source: Australian of the Year Awards]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/richard-b-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Disability campaigner and advisor named SA Senior Australian of the Year
At 76 years old, Professor Richard Bruggemann is continuing to make a difference to the lives of people living with an... Read more
![<p>Scrapheap Adventure Ride raised more than $800,000 towards Down syndrome awareness and research. [Source: Down Syndrome NSW]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/Perry-and-Gracie-1024x768.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Down syndrome advocate recognised with Australia Day honours
New South Wales dad Perry Gilsenan has been recognised for his “unwavering support and dedication” to raising... Read more
![<p>Flinders University researchers have evaluated screeners that aim to distinguish children with signs of autism from those with other developmental problems.[Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/iStock-1004109302-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Time to act on autism diagnosis deficiencies, say experts
Identification of autism, followed by appropriate intervention, has the potential to improve outcomes for autistic... Read more
![<p>Caelan is enjoying his time at STEPS Car Detailing on the Sunshine Coast. [Source: STEPS Group]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/Caelan-alongside-STEPS-car.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Young student with disability begins life changing work
Caelan has big dreams in the automotive industry. Read more
![<p>Dog-assisted therapy uses highly trained labradors, like Grady, to help children achieve their therapy goals. [Source: Kites Children’s Therapy]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/DAT-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Tasmanian disability provider launches State’s first dog-assisted therapy program
Tasmanian disability provider Kites Children’s Therapy has launched the State’s first dog-assisted therapy program... Read more
![<p>The new Uber MPTP subsidy covers 50 percent of the cost of eligible participants’ trips up to $60. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/iStock-480248867-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Uber announces subsidised trips for people with accessibility needs in Victoria
Victorians with disability and accessibility needs now have more subsidised transport options due to a partnership... Read more
![<p>A focus group run by La Trobe University will explore how ‘Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) technologies’ could benefit people with disability. [Source: AFDO]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/unnamed-3-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
People with disability wanted for a focus group on futuristic vehicles
The Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) and La Trobe University are calling for expressions of... Read more
![<p>The Vision Australia COVID Normal survey is open to anybody who is blind or has low vision across Australia. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/iStock-1216271501-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Survey seeks to understand COVID-19 impact on blind and low vision Australians
New research is underway to help better understand how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Australia’s blind and low... Read more
![<p>All members of the Queensland band The KingStones are NDIS participants. [Source: KingStones Music]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/IMG-8918-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Aussie band has big plans for 2021 thanks to NDIS support
After a successful 2020, Australian band The KingStones, who are all National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)... Read more
![<p>Disability care staff and residents are a top priority group for the COVID-19 vaccination. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/iStock-1226004980-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Disability care staff and residents among first to receive COVID-19 vaccine
The Pfizer vaccine and AstraZeneca vaccine will be delivered to the population over a five-phase priority system that is... Read more