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<p>With concerns regarding the current housing market, Australians seeking Specialist Disability Accommodation can now seek a new option. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 6 months ago by Georgie Waters

Growing NDIS participant numbers mean alternative housing could solve Specialist Disability Accommodation concerns

Finding Specialist Disability Accommodation may seem difficult, but one Australian company is changing the game for... Read more

Accommodation Health and Wellbeing NDIS
<p>Minister Rishworth, left, is pictured with Shriya Rangaraju, second to the left, who was awarded a Viewers’ Choice Award for her short film [Source: Ian Barnes; supplied]</p>
Posted 6 months ago by Georgie Waters

Multiple Aussie filmmakers with disability win awards at short film festival

Although people with disability are seemingly underrepresented in movies and TV shows, these Aussie filmmakers with... Read more

Accessibility Conditions Employment
<p>Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions AFL players will face off in the AFL Grand Final this Saturday. [Source: Neale Cousland, 2008, 2011; Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 6 months ago by Georgie Waters

How Aussies with disability are attending this week’s AFL Grand Final

Attending a live sporting event isn’t for everyone, but the Melbourne Cricket Ground is making sure that people... Read more

Accessibility Conditions Health and Wellbeing
<p>Image caption: Playing games such as Tetris can be enjoyable but researchers have identified other possible benefits for people with post-traumatic stress disorder. [Source: Caroline Ruda; Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 6 months ago by Georgie Waters

Tetris could improve the lives of 11 percent of Australians

Researchers are developing novel treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder, including playing Tetris Read more

Accessibility Mental Health Research
<p>With rent increasing across Australia, people with disability experience difficulties in paying essential costs. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 6 months ago by Georgie Waters

The shocking cost of rent for Aussies on the Disability Support Pension

Australians with disability may find it challenging to meet the current rental market payments, even with the recent... Read more

Accommodation Finance Government
<p>Image caption: Being a carer can be challenging but helping others can also be rewarding. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 6 months ago by Georgie Waters

Why unpaid carers may struggle with personal identity

While providing care to others is rewarding, researchers highlight the importance of identifying personal interests Read more

Health and Wellbeing Mental Health Research
<p>New regulations confirmed by the government are expected to improve the NDIS experience, but some disability advocacy organisations are still concerned. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 6 months ago by Georgie Waters

Disability advocates voice concerns about new NDIS provider regulations

With the new provider regulations, how might this affect NDIS participants? Read more

Accessibility Conditions Government
<p>Although NDIS participants receive goal-oriented funding, concerns have been raised about limited employment gains.[Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 6 months ago by Georgie Waters

Increasing the number of Australian workers with disability could cause a $16 billon dollar economic boom

Employing Australians with disability can improve their general well-being and may also improve Australia’s... Read more

Accessibility Employment Health and Wellbeing
<p>The Diversity Models agency encourages people with and without disabilities to learn more about modelling and related skills. [Source: supplied; Renae Honor Photography]</p>
Posted 6 months ago by Georgie Waters

Inclusive modelling agency has faced online criticism for NDIS modelling retreats

Despite receiving online criticism, Monique expressed the value of Diversity Models Academy retreats for NDIS... Read more

Accessibility Accommodation Health and Wellbeing
<p>Bill Shorten [left] has resigned from politics after a lengthy stint in the public eye. [Source: Simon Roughneen via Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 6 months ago by David McManus

NDIS Minister Bill Shorten leaves government

BREAKING: NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has announced his departure from Australian Parliament as founding member of the... Read more

Government NDIS