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New toolkit offers ‘succinct’ overview to aid autism diagnosis

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

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

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.


Restrictive practices: RACGP advocates for person-centred approach

Restrictive practices: RACGP advocates for person-centred approach

A college submission to the disability royal commission includes proposed changes to help prevent, avoid, or minimise restrictive practices.


‘Watch this space’: GPs to become more involved in NDIS

‘Watch this space’: GPs to become more involved in NDIS

The revelation comes as the Federal Government accepts almost all 29 recommendations from the landmark Tune review as part of an effort to reduce wait times and improve services.


New plan to protect people with a disability during the pandemic

New plan to protect people with a disability during the pandemic

A disability expert has hailed the Government’s initiative – but wants a greater role for GPs.


RACGP advocates for people with cognitive disability

RACGP advocates for people with cognitive disability

The college has made a number of recommendations on how to remove barriers to healthcare in a submission to the disability royal commission.


Calls for coordinated approach as NDIS access issues continue

Calls for coordinated approach as NDIS access issues continue

Senators heard at an estimates hearing that the National Disability Insurance Agency is still working through 16,000 unopened email enquiries.


Disability royal commission told of hundreds of preventable deaths

Disability royal commission told of hundreds of preventable deaths

Around 400 Australian adults with intellectual disability die each year from potentially avoidable causes.


NDIS report details mass delays, confusion

NDIS report details mass delays, confusion

The review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme contains 29 recommendations designed to reduce wait times and improve services.


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