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<p>It will also aim to increase recognition that people living with intellectual disability have the right to the same quality and access to health services. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Greater support for Australians with an intellectual disability

The Federal Government is investing $6.5 million into a Primary Care Enhancement Program (PCEP) to support Australians... Read more

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<p>It has been the access to live Auslan interpreters, however, that has most changed Allyson’s life. (Source: Supplied)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Auslan interpreters help to connect people with the community

SPONSORED STORY – Allyson Smith has been Deaf since infancy and recently moved from her lifelong home of Brisbane... Read more

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<p>Chief Executive of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, Graeme Head. (Source: Disability Royal Commission)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

ROYAL COMMISSION: Lack of appropriate treatment in health care

The Disability Royal Commission continued its Sydney hearings last week into how people with an intellectual disability... Read more

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<p>&#8220;We currently have very limited capacity to understand the health outcomes for people with intellectual disability.&#8221; (Source: Disability Royal Commission)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

ROYAL COMMISSION: Australia’s healthcare system not prepared

The Disability Royal Commission has been told Australia’s healthcare system lacks data and is not prepared for... Read more

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<p>&#8220;We would go to emergency and they would go, &#8216;Oh, he has Down syndrome.&#8217; (Source: Disability Royal Commission)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

​ROYAL COMMISSION: Mistreatment and miscommunication at heart of healthcare

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability started its first round of... Read more

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<p>Less than 25% of people with disability with an NDIS plan are in work. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

PWDA’s call to break down employment barriers

People With Disability Australia (PWDA) have announced a new $100 million proposal to tear down barriers for those with... Read more

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<p>The campaign is a reminder for Australians about how people with autism are treated in Australia. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Autism public education campaign urges Australians to Change their Reactions

An Australian first autism education campaign – Change Your Reactions – was launched today by Victoria’s peak... Read more

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<p>&#8220;People will continue to receive inappropriate supports in their NDIS package if they are assessed as eligible,” says Ms Hancock. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

New NDIS data demonstrates a drop in wait times

Data released this week as a part of the National Disability Insurance Scheme’s (NDIS) Quarterly Report shows that... Read more

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<p>The Royal Commission has taken steps to make the next round of hearings more accessible to those with a disability. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Royal Commission hearings begin in Sydney this week

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability will begin its next... Read more

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<p>Dr Macdougall, says The Disability Resource would make it easier for people with disabilities to find the best sport for them. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

A tool to help make sport accessible for all

Melbourne’s La Trobe University has developed a new online tool to make it easier for sporting groups in the community... Read more

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