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![<p>Generic medications will become available for MS disease-modifying therapies, in particular, the drug Teriflunomide (Aubagio), used to treat relapsing MS [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/6-June-pills.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Generic MS medication options provide more choice
People living with multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic condition affecting the central nervous system, will be afforded... Read more
![<p>Bill Shorten has been appointed Shadow Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme and Shadow Minister for Government Services [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/6-June.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Bill Shorten’s leadership continues in disability space
As Anthony Albanese takes his stand as Leader of the Opposition, Bill Shorten will continue to support Australians with... Read more
![<p>Vanessa Vlajkovic was boarding her Jetstar flight from Perth to Adelaide when she was advised that she would not be able to fly without a carer [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/5-June-airline.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Peak bodies call on more inclusive, respectful airline practices
Peak disability bodies have called on airlines to be more inclusive and respectful to travellers with disability, after... Read more
![<p>A survey of 45 people with intellectual disability found limited support from family members and carers was a key barrier to electoral participation [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/3-June-Voting.jpg?fm=pjpg)
People with intellectual disability face voting barriers, report finds
Ground-breaking, Australian first research from La Trobe University’s Living with Disability Research Centre has... Read more
![<p>280,000 people with disability used support services funded by the NDA, with about 40,000 (or 14 percent) people transitioning to the Scheme during 2017-18 [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/30-May-report.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Report provides a snapshot of National Disability Agreement
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has released a report recapping disability support services funded... Read more
![<p>Mentor Jeremy Hautsolo likes seeing the students grow in confidence [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/29-Studio-G-Image.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Popular creative program for young adults with autism heads to the Gold Coast
A popular games, animation and creative design program designed for young people on the autism spectrum is expanding its... Read more
![<p>Emma best practice tips for how to support and communicate with someone who is non-verbal [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/28-May-SS.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Treat me like everyone else: The dos and don’ts of non-verbal communication
SPONSORED STORY – “People assume that I have an intellectual disability just because I’m non-verbal. Read more
![<p>The Hon. Stuart Robert will be promoted to Minister for Government Services and the NDIS, while Senator Anne Ruston has been elected Minister of Families and Social Services [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/27-May-Ministers.jpg?fm=pjpg)
PM appoints new Ministers overseeing disability sector
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has appointed his new cabinet with some changes set to affect the disability sector. Read more
![<p>These grants will help organisations deliver disability services to regional and rural Victorian communities [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/24-May-Victoria-regional.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Grants help NDIS provide better supports in regional Victoria
Organisations providing disability support services in regional Victoria could soon benefit from grants helping increase... Read more
![<p>The policy will address the use of screen readers, visual design, including contrast and background, audio content, captions and transcripts and use of images [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/24-May-Online.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Online toolkit and policy to boost digital accessibility
The South Australian Government is supporting online platforms in becoming more accessible with the launch of its new... Read more