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![<p>Pat Macrossan is Autism Queensland’s new CEO effective today [1 February 2019] [Source: Autism Queensland]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/1-Feb-Pam.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Autism Queensland appoints new CEO
Autism Queensland has welcomed a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following the retirement of former CEO Rod Cameron. Read more
![<p>The copper-dependent processes are disrupted in the brain and spinal cord, but a potential drug could penetrate and restore function [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/31-Jan-MS.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New research into the role of copper in multiple sclerosis uncovers potential treatment
New research at The University of Melbourne is looking into the role copper plays in multiple sclerosis (MS) with a... Read more
![<p>Vision Australia hosts school holiday programs for children in Queensland and New South Wales and is now planning a similar program for the Easter school holidays [Source: Vision Australia]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/31-Jan-Vision-AUstralia.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Vision Australia celebrates success of Melbourne school holiday program
While thousands of students return for the 2019 schooling year, Vision Australia is reflecting on the success of its... Read more
![<p>The funding will help the 1 in 4 young people who present at a headspace centre not engaged in work or study [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/30-Jan-MH.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Funding investment to continue and expand mental health employment support
One of Australia’s leading mental health organisations, headspace will continue to help young people with mental... Read more
![<p>A group of researchers at the University of Melbourne, the study collected data from 8000 Australian males aged between 18 and 55 years old [Source: Shutterstock] </p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/22-Jan-Mental-Health-Men.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New study reveals men with disability at higher suicide risk
A new study revealed men with disability are at higher risk of suicide, naming them as a priority group for suicide... Read more
![<p>Carly Findlay’s book Say Hello is in stores now [Source: Booktopia]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/29-Jan-Say-Hello.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Carly Findlay launches memoir to empower people with disability
Well known writer, speaker and disability activist Carly Findlay has released her first book, Say Hello. Read more
![<p>A total of $100,000 per year for three years will allow people with disability and their representatives to take part in important conversations [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/25-Jan-Human-Rights-Forum.jpg?fm=pjpg)
People with disability supported to attend international human rights forums
People with disability will be supported to attend international human rights forums over the next three years, thanks... Read more
![<p>The study of more than 90 percent of ACT mental health care providers found the transition to NDIS individualised funding was met with distress and uncertainty [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Mental-health_190121_225740.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Study reveals NDIS is failing mental health providers and participants
A recent study of mental health care providers in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has suggested the National... Read more
![<p>The interactive website and call centre will provide information on accessibility features of telecommunications to people with disability [Source: ACCAN] </p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/ACCAN-Accessible-Telecoms-Project-lifestyle-shot-2.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Accessible telecommunications information resource launches
Australia’s peak body representing consumer communications, Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN)... Read more
![<p>Eliza Thomas shares her experiences as an autistic, narcoleptic (sleep disorder) and bisexual woman at this year’s Adelaide Fringe [Source: Eliza Thomas]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Eliza-Thomas.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Woman shares her experience on three spectrums at Adelaide Fringe
A woman from Adelaide is sharing her experience of being on not one but three spectrums at this year’s Adelaide Fringe... Read more