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<p>8.6 percent of the sample group met the criteria for a provisional diagnosis of PTSD. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Parents of children with autism may be at greater risk for PTSD

As a result of caring for their child nearly 1 in 5 parents of children living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who... Read more

Autism Conditions Mental Health Research
<p>The Commission has decided that these measures are necessary in view of the risks to health. (Source: Disability Royal Commission)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Disability Royal Commission suspended due to COVID-19

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has, until further notice,... Read more

Accessibility Education Industry
<p>Funding provided in ILC grants is an “essential part of the national disability support system. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

$85 million grant round opens to help Australians with disability

Australians living with a disability are set to benefit from new funding to increase community participation, after the... Read more

Accessibility Industry NDIS
<p>Participation of disabled women as citizens is at the basis of the recognition of their dignity. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Resource for women and girls with disability launches in Australia

Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) have launched a world first website called Our Place to support women and girls... Read more

Accessibility Advice Conditions
<p>“Disability exacerbated by an inability to afford essential medical items or doctor appointments and the impossible requirement to meet obligations to retain Newstart.” (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Newstart obligations for disabled “unrealistic”

Newstart Allowance recipients who have disabilities or are sick face “unrealistic’ mutual obligation requirements to... Read more

Accessibility Employment NDIS Research
<p>“You have people that require supports on a daily basis and the potential there is that you end up with a workforce that is unable to provide it.&#8221; (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Coronavirus may impact services delivered to people with disability

The potential impact of coronavirus on those with a disability has led peak body People With Disability Australia (PWDA)... Read more

Advice Conditions
<p>It will also aim to increase recognition that people living with intellectual disability have the right to the same quality and access to health services. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Greater support for Australians with an intellectual disability

The Federal Government is investing $6.5 million into a Primary Care Enhancement Program (PCEP) to support Australians... Read more

Accessibility Autism Conditions Down Syndrome
<p>It has been the access to live Auslan interpreters, however, that has most changed Allyson’s life. (Source: Supplied)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Auslan interpreters help to connect people with the community

SPONSORED STORY – Allyson Smith has been Deaf since infancy and recently moved from her lifelong home of Brisbane... Read more

Accessibility Conditions User Stories
<p>Chief Executive of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, Graeme Head. (Source: Disability Royal Commission)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

ROYAL COMMISSION: Lack of appropriate treatment in health care

The Disability Royal Commission continued its Sydney hearings last week into how people with an intellectual disability... Read more

Accessibility NDIS Research User Stories
<p>&#8220;We currently have very limited capacity to understand the health outcomes for people with intellectual disability.&#8221; (Source: Disability Royal Commission)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

ROYAL COMMISSION: Australia’s healthcare system not prepared

The Disability Royal Commission has been told Australia’s healthcare system lacks data and is not prepared for... Read more

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