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NDIS Commission investigates mealtime management support

NDIS Commission's new campaign aims to improve mealtime management practices and support…

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People with intellectual disability discuss seeing medical professionals

A study finds people with intellectual disability face exclusion in genetic health…

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Deaf women are twice as likely to experience domestic violence

Deaf women face alarming rates of abuse, with hearing used as a…

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Assessment framework focuses on getting earlier help for children

A new framework for assessing children’s support needs focuses on functional strengths…

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How school systems can honour the rights of those with disabilities

Advocates push for true inclusion, fair vocational training, and school reform for…

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PWDA seeks clarity over Federal Budget support

PWDA welcomes $364.5M for disability support but calls for a long-term national…

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PWDA response to NDIS paper on mandatory SIL registration

PWDA urges a balanced approach to NDIS SIL and Support Coordination registration,…

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Review into music and art therapy update

The NDIS review into music and art therapy pricing has been extended…

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Digital mental health programs – innovative, but do they really work?

Digital mental health services are accessible and affordable, but do they truly…

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Watching out for deepfake scams

Deepfake technology fuels health scams in Australia, with manipulated content leading to…

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