USER STORIES NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
![<p>RC report finds communication failed between decision-makers and people with disability, leaving them feeling “forgotten and ignored” during early stages of COVID-19. Source [iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/iStock-1173046744-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
RC report finds “serious failures” to people with disability during early stages of COVID-19
The Australian Government was responsible for “serious failures” to people with disability during the early stages... Read more
![<p>Fearless Films Season 2 premieres on Thursday, 3 December – International Day of People with Disability [Source: Feros Care]. </p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/125125529_3519987504714554_7048822833446217159_o.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Fearless Australians smash disability stereotypes in new film series
Six short films showcasing fearless Australians living with disability premiered on International Day of People with... Read more
![<p>My Plan Manager CEO Jane Kittel and founder Claire Wittwer Smith. [Source: My Plan Manager]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/MPM-Photo-L-R-Jane-Kittel-and-Claire-Wittwer-Smith.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Business awards recognise female leaders driving social change with NDIS tech solutions
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDSI) financial services provider My Plan Manager has won national recognition of... Read more
![<p>Visual artist Prue Stevenson features in Perspective Shift which will air on SBS TV and SBS On Demand. [Source: Attitude Foundation]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/Perspective-Shift-1.png?fm=png)
New TV series encourages schools to explore disability and inclusion
Australian high schools are encouraged to mark International Day of People with Disability, celebrated this Thursday 3rd... Read more
![<p>#PurpleLightUp has been driving momentum for disability inclusion across hundreds of organisations since 2017 [Source: PurpleSpace]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/https___cdn.evbuc.com_images_114508925_310201505323_1_original.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Purple spotlight to shine on global landmarks this International Day of People with Disability
Iconic buildings around the world will glow purple on 3 December to celebrate and put a spotlight on the economic... Read more
![<p>The Lab Network is a fun and highly rewarding opportunity for mentors to share their tech skills with enthusiastic young people. [Source: The Lab Network]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/stock_session.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New tech club for young people with autism coming to regional South Australia
Young people with autism in the South Australian town Port Pirie, will be able to build technical and social skills at a... Read more
![<p>More than 100 extra staff will provide on-the-ground implementation support and program delivery for Victorian schools through new a State Government Disability Inclusion package [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/iStock-109723570-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Victorian students with disability to benefit from $1.6b State Government education support
The Victorian Government has announced $1.6 billion in funding to support students with disability in the classroom... Read more
![<p>Senior Counsel Assisting Lincoln Crowley speaks at the Disability Royal Commission‘s eighth public hearing in Brisbane [Source: Disability RC]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Screen-Shot-2020-11-23-at-12.07.13-pm_201123_014025.jpg?fm=pjpg)
First Nations people with disability raise injustice, discrimination at RC
First Nations people with disability will tell the Disability Royal Commission this week about the structural violence... Read more
![<p>Autism Connect is now available in Victoria, Tasmania, and the ACT. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/iStock-1191240326-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Peak body launches national autism helpline
Victorian autism peak body Amaze has launched a national autism helpline called Autism Connect. Read more
![<p>Fees often equated to thousands of dollars being paid per year by residents for services that weren’t properly provided. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/unnamed-1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
First Nations people to tell their stories at next RC hearing
First Nations people with disability and their families who have interacted with child protection systems will tell... Read more