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![<p>The Aged Care Royal Commission has made three recommendations regarding young people in aged care in its Final Report. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/iStock-532604349-1-1_210301_235149.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Aged Care Royal Commission calls for end to young people with disability entering aged care system
No person under the age of 65 should be living in residential aged care from 1 January 2025, says the Royal Commission... Read more
![<p>Aged Care provider the CareSide has been approved to begin offering disability services. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/iStock-1201471546-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
The CareSide is poised to make disability services more affordable
SPONSORED STORY – Even before the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)... Read more
![<p>From 28 February, NDIS participants will no longer be able to claim support coordination line items under their Core budget. [iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/iStock-1282610989-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
NDIA announces changes to COVID supports
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has announced changes to some temporary supports and services that were... Read more
![<p>‘Different on the Outside, Same on the Inside’ program is facilitated by Social Futures LAC, Maree Jenner. [Source: Social Futures]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/image4-1-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Central Coast program aims to encourage disability inclusion in local schools
Community service organisation Social Futures is challenging stereotypes about disability in New South Wales Central... Read more
![<p>The Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine requires two doses at a minimum of 21 days apart. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/iStock-917598714-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout begins
The Federal Government’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout started on 22 February, with Australia’s most... Read more
![<p>The resources on My Allied Health Space have a focus on putting people and their families at the centre of decision making. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/iStock-1187536032-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New tool helping Victorians with disability find allied health support
A new website launched by the Victorian Government will help Victorians with disability find the allied health services... Read more
![<p>Zell Goldman, who lives in a group home and has cerebral palsy, lost a total 3.3kg on the program and his overall happiness with weight improved 150%. [Source: CPA]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/Zell-2-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New health and wellbeing program helping NDIS participants lead a healthier lifestyle
A new multi-discipline health program is making it easier for people with disability to achieve their health and... Read more
![<p>Everyone in Australia will be able to receive the vaccine if they want to. However, when they can receive the vaccine is a different matter. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/iStock-1296420390-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
COVID-19 vaccines: What you need to know
In a bid to protect Australians and stop the spread of COVID-19, the Federal Government is planning to invest an extra... Read more
![<p>The next Disability RC will examine factors which can contribute to people with cognitive disability cycling in and out of the criminal justice system. [Source: Disability RC]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/royal-commish.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Disability RC to examine how people with disability fare in the criminal justice system
Indefinite detention and the overrepresentation of people with cognitive disability in the criminal justice system will... Read more
![<p>Sophie Smyth and Ryan Smedley explore their Aspergers Syndrome in ‘Aspie Hour’. [Source; Adelaide Fringe]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/user_crop_TAH_ADelFringeMAIN-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Celebrating disability at 2021 Adelaide Fringe: Shows to watch
While the Adelaide Fringe will look a bit different in 2021, there is still plenty of entertainment to be enjoyed in... Read more