Disability, sexuality and people’s rights Associate Professor Patsie Frawley asks the question: Why should sexuality be different for people with disability?
Difficulty accessing the NDIS blamed for unspent $1.6 billion The Government has cited slower-than-expected uptake of the scheme, but experts say bureaucracy and administrative issues have blocked access.
People with disability will have a chance to tell their stories An associate professor in disability and inclusion reflects on the opportunity to speak out afforded by a royal commission into abuse and neglect.
Unhealthy lifestyles placing burden on our health system New research shows that a significant proportion of non-communicable disease, disability and death in Australia is due to poor lifestyle choices.
PM calls on states and territories to get behind royal commission NSW, Victoria and SA have backed Scott Morrison’s call to order a royal commission into the abuse of Australians with disability.
NDIS transition causing stress for ACT mental health sector New research has raised further questions about whether the NDIS is suitable for the funding and delivery of mental health services.
A ‘vicious cycle’: The relationship between disability and chronic conditions Two GPs talk to newsGP about managing the link between disability and chronic conditions after a new AIHW report.
Healthcare employers can improve in hiring people with disability, new report shows Almost half of Australian businesses in healthcare, social care and education service industries may be missing a pool of talent by overlooking candidates with disability.
Advisory group plans to improve NDIS outcomes for Australians with autism The Autism Advisory Group, established as a voice for people with autism participating in the National Disability Insurance Scheme, announced its four key issues of focus for the next 12 months.
Detecting abuse in patients with disability: Recognising the signs People with disability who receive institutional care are vulnerable to abuse – from carers, family members and other residents – but GPs can be a strong ally for this patient population.