Talking Disability

The latest health and disability news in Australia
<p>Introducing DPS Publishing&#8217;s New General Manager, Brad Keighran</p>
Posted 9 months ago by Andrew Barbara

Brad Keighran Appointed as General Manager of DPS

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Industry
<p>The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities has 50 parts. [Source: Alexandros Michailidis via Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

The ‘most significant’ disability meeting in the world kicks off

Topics include: war, employment, sustainability and equality. Read more

Government
<p>If you are in custody, the justice system is responsible for providing the appropriate care for your needs as a person with disability. [Source: Stepan Skorobogadko via Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

Disability rights and support in custody — what you’re entitled to

Can you receive NDIS-funded disability supports in custody? Read more

Government
<p>Some people with disability may benefit from financial guidance, while others may require a special disability trust to ensure funds are available for lifetime care. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 10 months ago by Georgie Waters

How thousands of Queenslanders with disability could benefit from this service

For people with disability, getting financial control might seem out of reach but with this service, it doesn’t... Read more

Accessibility Conditions Finance
<p>Schizophrenia affects approximately one in 500 people in Australia. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 10 months ago by David McManus

Australian breakthrough could reduce antipsychotic side effects

This discovery is hoped to change the future of other medicines, including antidepressants, to reduce weight loss and... Read more

Mental Health
<p>NDIS funding can positively impact participants, but some NDIS providers are manipulating the system, leaving NDIS participants and Australian taxpayers out of pocket. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 10 months ago by Georgie Waters

Over 100,000 NDIS participants are affected by ‘scheme growth’

Concerns about overspending of NDIS plan funding have been raised as this could affect Australian taxpayers Read more

Finance Government NDIS
<p>People experiencing first seizures may attend emergency departments but researchers suggest that specialised clinics could provide more appropriate care. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 10 months ago by Georgie Waters

Up to 151,000 Australians could benefit from these specialised clinics — are you one?

Could opening more of these clinics reduce the strain on Australian’s healthcare system? Read more

Conditions Health and Wellbeing Research
<p>Attending university can be an exciting time, but it’s important that you get the right support to be successful. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 10 months ago by Georgie Waters

How new Federal Budget allocations could help almost a quarter of Australians with disability

How could the new Federal Budget affect you as a student with disability? Read more

Accessibility Finance Government Mental Health
<p>The 2025 Federal Budget speech was broadcast live from Parliament House in Canberra. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 10 months ago by Georgie Waters

Multiple disability advocates left disappointed by 2024–’25 Federal Budget

The 2025 Federal Budget has now been released but some disability advocates say more funding should have been allocated... Read more

Finance Government
<p>Mental health concerns affect many Australians, so are we doing enough to help those in need? [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 10 months ago by Georgie Waters

What experts are focusing on ahead of the 2024–’25 Federal Budget

How mental health organisations are calling for greater budget allocations in the 2025 Federal Budget Read more