Talking Disability

The latest health and disability news in Australia
<p>​A My Health Record will be automatically generated by October 15, 2018, however, debates are running rife amongst the disability community [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 7 years ago by Nicole Pope

Mixed opinions on My Health implications

The recent buzz around My Health Record as a one-stop-shop for the medical histories of all Australians has been met... Read more

<p>Up to nine supported employees are involved in the everyday care and maintenance of the chickens, including collecting, cleaning and packing up to 380 eggs daily [Source: House with No Steps]</p>
Posted 7 years ago by Nicole Pope

Hens help people with disability crack the job market

An agri-business brought to life by disability provider, House with No Steps (HWNS), is growing job opportunities for... Read more

<p>The research tells the stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability [Source:Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 7 years ago by Nicole Pope

Landmark report tells stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders with disability

A landmark report has been released to tell the lived experiences and stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander... Read more

<p>FULL TILT aims to provide filmmakers with disabilities the opportunity to undertake paid attachments in SAFC productions [Source:Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 7 years ago by Nicole Pope

South Australian Film Corp to lead improved on-screen representation of disability

An initiative by the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) will see people with disability better represented... Read more

<p>The creation of more than 2,300 jobs will help deliver the NDIS in local communities across the country as it continues rolling out in all States and Territories until 2020 [Source:Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 7 years ago by Nicole Pope

NDIS workforce increases to meet demand

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) workforce has increased by 10.5 percent to support Australians with... Read more

<p>The report has revealed people with disability experience violence at a higher rate than other people in the community [Source:Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 7 years ago by Nicole Pope

Report released to prevent violence against people with disability

A new report released by the Australian Human Rights Commission addresses the prevalence of violence against people with... Read more

<p>Cheap and accessible single-use plastic straws play an important role and are considered a necessity for people with disability. [Source:Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 7 years ago by Nicole Pope

Environmental debate the ‘final straw’ for people with disability

Recent debate by environmental activists into the ban of single-use plastic straws has fuelled outrage amongst the... Read more

<p>National disability organisations are concerned the DES reforms are doing more harm than good for jobseekers with disability [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 7 years ago by Nicole Pope

People with disability and employers ‘overlooked’ in DES reforms

The reform of Australia’s Disability Employment Services (DES) designed to give people with disability the opportunity... Read more

<p>DPS staff Nicole Pope, Michelle Beech and Mark Ogden are excited about the launch of the new Guides [Source: DPS]</p>
Posted 7 years ago by Nicole Pope

Ink dries on Australia’s first guide to disability support

An Australian first publication will change the way Australians with disability and their families access information... Read more

<p>Doggone gorgeous! Proud first time mum Winna, with her 4 puppies born mid July [Source: Vision Australia]</p>
Posted 7 years ago by Nicole Pope

New Seeing Eye Dog puppies call for volunteer carers

Inside the walls of Seeing Eye Dogs Australia’s breeding centre in Kensington, Melbourne herald the 72 tiny paws and... Read more