Talking Disability
![<p>The report admits there is funding inconsistency between low and high socio-economic participants, as well as highlights they are not getting enough CALD people onto the scheme. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/12_8_2021-NDIS-Quarterly-Report.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Better off NDIS participants receive more funding on average
The recent National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) quarterly report, released on Monday, has highlighted that richer... Read more
![<p>The upgrades to the Census website allowed users to listen to questions and access audio files that provided further explanations and guidance. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/9_8_21-Australia-Census-More-Accessible-for-PwD.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Recent 2021 Census the most accessible survey for deaf and blind people
The recent National Census was the most accessible and inclusive survey yet, with the 2021 survey being easily used by... Read more
![<p>Disability service provider, Youngcare, has opened up their next funding grant for people with high physical support needs. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/6_8_2021-noticeboard.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Life changing funding available for people with disabilities
In a bid to bridge the gaps between an individual participant’s NDIS plan, disability service provider Youngcare... Read more
![<p>A medical record can make all the difference for pregnant women with a disability receiving pregnancy care. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/3_7_2021-Mothers-with-disability.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Research backs changes in medical records to support mothers with a disability
Something as simple as a change in medical records could improve the pregnancy care thousands of women with a disability... Read more
![<p>Around nine areas in Australia would be requiring disability support workers to put more than two-thirds of their weekly pay into rent. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/2_8_2021-TD-Rental-crisis.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Rental crisis for disability care workers worsened by COVID-19
Rental affordability for COVID-19 essential staff is in crisis with workers, including the disability support workforce,... Read more
![<p>Ann Marie Smith’s former carer has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in Adelaide’s Magistrate Court this week. [Source: SA Police]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/30_7_21-Ann-Marie-Smith-Carer-Manslaughter.jpg?fm=pjpg)
The former disability care worker of Ann Marie Smith pleads guilty to manslaughter
The carer of a 54-year-old woman with cerebral palsy who died in April 2020 has pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Read more
![<p>More than 80 staff and clients of a NSW group home are self-isolating after a worker tested positive for COVID-19 before passing it on to three residents and another employee. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/26_7_21-COVID-reaches-disability-group-home-NSW.jpg?fm=pjpg)
People with disability in NSW group home diagnosed with COVID-19
With COVID-19 cases in New South Wales continuing to increase, there are growing concerns for vulnerable residents in a... Read more
![<p>Advocates suggest support workers need greater access to vaccines, while some service providers have taken matters into their own hands by running internal vaccine campaigns [Source: Shutterstock].</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/19_7_21-Disability-Vaccine-Organisation-Takes-Steps.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Advocates call for extra vaccine measures for disability support workers
The Australian Services Union (ASU) is calling on National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Minister Linda Reynolds to... Read more
![<p>Disability workers will not be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine to continue working, however this arrangement is set to be reviewed again by National Cabinet next month. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/13_7_21-Disability-Workers-Vaccine-Not-Mandatory.jpg?fm=pjpg)
COVID vaccines not mandatory for disability workers
COVID-19 vaccinations are being “strongly recommended” for disability support workers, but the Federal Government... Read more
![<p>The proposed independent assessments for NDIS participants have been axed in their current form. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/12_7_21-Independent-Assessments-Scrapped.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Proposed independent assessments scrapped by Federal Government
The Federal Government has scrapped its plan to bring in independent assessments for National Disability Insurance... Read more