Major boost for ‘vital driver’ of improving disability outcomes Millions in funding has been allocated to support key elements of a plan aimed at improving the health of people with intellectual disability.
Vaccination far lower for people with intellectual disability: Study Researchers say urgent action is needed to address what they describe as systemic neglect.
Disability royal commission told of hundreds of preventable deaths Around 400 Australian adults with intellectual disability die each year from potentially avoidable causes.
Why do people with intellectual disability have lower life expectancy? An Australian study has delved into the reasons, and found systemic and social barriers to ‘appropriate and effective healthcare’.
Disability, sexuality and people’s rights Associate Professor Patsie Frawley asks the question: Why should sexuality be different for people with disability?
GPs’ experience with the National Disability Insurance Scheme Two GPs who provide care to patients with disability assess their experiences with the National Disability Insurance Scheme so far, and consider their hopes for the future.