Talking Disability

The latest health and disability news in Australia
<p>With an estimated 13,000 Australians affected by progressive MS, there is a critical lack of treatment options for this relentless form of the disease. PLATYPUS emerges as a major milestone and offers hope to fill this treatment gap, marking the first adaptive clinical trial for MS in Australia. [Image: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 1 year ago by Andrew Barbara

A new hope for Australians with progressive multiple sclerosis

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Conditions Research
<p>After a news story that will make you happy? Look no further. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 1 year ago by Andrew Barbara

For people with disability — their stories triumph over online abuse

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User Stories
<p>Alcohol consumption guidelines have shifted for pregnant women, but what does that mean for pre-2020 mothers? [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 1 year ago by David McManus

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder — a mother’s perspective

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is known as an ‘invisible disability.’ Read more

Conditions User Stories
<p>Expressing care for someone experiencing emotional distress can be complicated and overwhelming. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 1 year ago by David McManus

What to say when someone expresses thoughts of suicide

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Advice Mental Health
<p>The Butterfly Foundation has reported a year-on-year increase in calls made by people in distress during the holiday season. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 1 year ago by David McManus

Butterfly helpline expecting surge in calls over holiday period due to eating disorder ‘noise’

Eating disorder ‘noise’ — what is it and what does it mean for the holiday season? Read more

Mental Health User Stories
<p>A new report has revealed how many women and children with disability struggle to seek support through domestic and family violence services. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 1 year ago by David McManus

Seven in 10 women with disability felt uncomfortable accessing support for domestic violence

Content warning: the following article contains references to domestic violence, family violence and sexual violence. Read more

User Stories
<p>Monique Jeremiah [middle, front] has made waves across Australia’s East Coast for her inspiring initiative. [Source: Uli Klein — Formfakktor Photography]</p>
Posted 1 year ago by David McManus

Diversity Models shine a spotlight on representation across Australia

Diversity Models are after new talent as they look to expand across Australia. Read more

Industry User Stories
<p>You may experience disruptions to your disability support routine as many businesses shut their doors over the holiday period. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 1 year ago by David McManus

HALT: how to handle a shift in disability support routines over the holidays

Finances, families and fireworks can add to the stress of December/January. What can you do to stay strong? Read more

Advice Mental Health User Stories
<p>Jasmine Parker and her 10-year-old daughter, Evie, have welcomed Coles&#8217; new ‘quiet hour.’ [Source: Coles Group]</p>
Posted 1 year ago by David McManus

‘Quiet hour’ introduced at Coles supermarkets across Australia for people with disability

Coles’ ‘quiet hour’ will reduce noise for customers with an aversion to sound. Read more

Autism
<p>The man who inspired DPS Publishing’s Disability Support Guide has passed<br /> away at the age of 46. [Source: Robert De Pasquale via LinkedIn]</p>
Posted 1 year ago by David McManus

A major voice in Australia’s disability industry and harbinger of change — Robert De Pasquale

Robert De Pasquale was a cherished member of DPS Publishing and he will be deeply missed. Read more

User Stories