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<p>People may find it easy to complain about their jobs, but the alternative is a grim reality for many eager applicants with disability. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 1 year ago by David McManus

Dane Cross sat down with Talking Disability journalist David McManus to share his thoughts on untapped potential in the... Read more

<p>Mind-reading and telepathic communication weren’t on the Talking Disability team’s 2023 bingo card… [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 1 year ago by David McManus

The future of non-verbal communication and comprehension is within reach for researchers. Read more

<p>Shane Hryhorec, managing director of Push Mobility, grew up in South Australia and founded the disability equipment company in 2013 after sustaining a broken neck in 2007. [Source: Supplied]</p>
Posted 1 year ago by David McManus

People across Adelaide took to social media to comment on Shane’s recount of the Film Festival. Read more

<p>The Intergenerational Report 2023 published August 24, 2023, is the sixth Report of its kind to be released by the Federal Treasury. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 1 year ago by David McManus

The growth target Financial Sustainability reform is expected to cut over 60 percent of estimated NDIS costs by 2063. Read more

<p>Writer/director Pete Williams hosted the cast and crew screening for ‘EMOTION IS DEAD’ (2023) on August 10, 2023 [Source: Supplied]</p>
Posted 1 year ago by David McManus

The Talking Disability editorial staff found the humour riveting and the soundtrack to be full of palpable playlist... Read more

<p>Minister Bill Shorten named Professor Bruce Bonyhady AM and Ms Lisa Paul AO PSM as co-chairs of the NDIS review panel in 2022. [Source: Twitter]</p>
Posted 1 year ago by David McManus

If the three-tier system for NDIS support is overhauled, it would mark a significant turning point in the Scheme’s... Read more

<p>Unpaid carers have offered support to those who need it and the Victorian Government has funded a new grants program to enable their magnanimous efforts. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 1 year ago by David McManus

Local community grants applications have opened through Carers Victoria and innovation is encouraged. Read more

<p>In April of 2023, the Government announced new research funding following the Long COVID Parliamentary Enquiry. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 1 year ago by David McManus

While Long COVID is not considered a disability in Australia, it can affect people’s lives for some time after they... Read more

<p>The approach developed by the Monash University team opened new opportunities for mapping brain changes in mental illness. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 1 year ago by David McManus

Recently published research showed that large deviations in brain volume and connectivity could hold the key to future... Read more