Children on NDIS given access to COVID vaccination Australians on the National Disability Insurance Scheme aged 12–15 years will be eligible to receive a Pfizer vaccine from 25 August.
GPs to receive cash incentives to vaccinate aged care and disability workers The RACGP has welcomed the plan for GPs to collect $1000 once they vaccinate 50 workers, and $20 per worker thereafter.
New ‘gateway’ aims to connect people with disability to services The free, nationwide Federal Government initiative was launched earlier this year.
Vaccination far lower for people with intellectual disability: Study Researchers say urgent action is needed to address what they describe as systemic neglect.
Disability-specific vaccination hubs set to boost rollout But some believe the ‘number-one tool’ in health delivery – general practice – remains undervalued.
‘Disconnect’ between health and disability behind slow vaccine rollout GPs have reportedly been underutilised in attempts to carry out perhaps the most complicated part of the national COVID vaccination program.
Telehealth valued by NDIS participants The service, which will soon become a permanent part of Australian primary care, has been welcomed by vulnerable patients.
New toolkit offers ‘succinct’ overview to aid autism diagnosis Consistent standards are needed to diagnose the condition, and one expert has told newsGP ‘it has to be used’.
NDIS: GPs’ role definition a step closer The final report on NDIS planning further recognises the necessary actions to cement GPs’ role in supporting patients with disability.
New resources to help GPs and patients navigate the NDIS Co-designed by the RACGP, the resources help to ensure GPs are informed about criteria, process of eligibility, and accessing the scheme.