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![<p>The $1.3 million APC Para-Sport Equipment Fund will enable eligible participants and carers to seek funding for hire and purchase of equipment [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/22nd-Nov-Paralympic.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New initiative to help athletes with disability access sport equipment
People with disability will be able to access the equipment required to participate in para-sport, thanks to the Sport... Read more
![<p>Anti-psychotics, anti-epileptics and propranolol were the most common types of medications prescribed [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/19th-Medication.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Study finds adults with autism prescribed psychotropic drugs without diagnosis
A new study has found adults on the autism spectrum are being prescribed medication for mental health conditions without... Read more
![<p>The program is allowing participants to not only get a taster in the industry of the organisation, but also lead them to employment and a pathway to a full qualification [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/disability.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Program developed by partnership equips next generation of support workers
SPONSORED STORY – A program, born from a partnership between Enhance Training (part of the Hessel Group) and... Read more
![<p>Mr Fearnley reflected beyond the race wins, acknowledging the moments and people who helped him become one of the nation’s most renowned athletes [Source: Salty Dingo / The Newcastle Herald]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/15-November-KF.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Not a dry eye for Kurt Fearnley’s NSW Australian of the Year 2019 acceptance speech
Three-time Australian Paralympic Gold Medallist, author, and disability advocate Kurt Fearnley has been awarded the NSW... Read more
![<p>PWDWA is calling on people with disabilities to join a focus group to discuss the issues and help health professionals deliver top quality care [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/14-November-PWDWA.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Focus group hopes to improve healthcare delivery for people with disability
A new project led by People with Disabilities Western Australia (PWDWA) and Health Consumers’ Council WA (HCC) are... Read more
![<p>The space features a range of therapy and consultancy rooms, a training facility, day option spaces and the Variety Sensory and Social Space [Source: Autism SA]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Autism-space.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Sensory and social space for autism opens in Adelaide’s north
A purpose built, state-of-the-art sensory and social space for people with autism has opened in Adelaide’s northern... Read more
![<p>The new pilot will trial the effectiveness of health professionals in assessing the functional capacity of people with disability [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/13-Nov-Health.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New pilot will trial health professionals in accessing functional capacity
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) will trial the effectiveness of health professionals in assessing the... Read more
![<p>The new project, DisRupted will fund three to four individuals or teams to create a film approximately 20 minutes in length [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/12-Nov-Camera.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Film project to DisRupt and share stories of disability experience
Budding Australian creatives and filmmakers with disability will have the opportunity to create their own film, thanks... Read more
![<p>Connect50 is part of the State Government’s Every opportunity: Victoria’s economic participation plan for people with disability 2018-2020 [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/9-Nov-Internships.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Project offers regional tertiary students with disability paid internships
Fifty tertiary students with disability living in regional Victoria are set to benefit from a new Government funded... Read more
![<p>The report has revealed 206 reports of alleged abuse and neglect of adults with disability, involving informal supports between August 2015 and October 2018 [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/7-November-Abuse.jpg?fm=pjpg)
NSW Ombudsman report highlights shocking abuse and neglect
A report released by the New South Wales (NSW) Ombudsman has revealed horrific acts of abuse and neglect of adults with... Read more