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The Sunshine Coast’s largest community Christmas event for families living with autism and disabilities will take place at the Kawana Sports Precinct. Hosted by STEPS Pathways Charity, the event will feature fun rides, water slides, a petting zoo and a rock-climbing wall, including food stalls and a special visit from Santa. STEPS Group Managing Director … Continued
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Sydney, Australia, 31 OCTOBER 2023: Special Olympics Australia celebrated its athletes and started fundraising for the 2027 World Games at its annual Gala Dinner, which took place Saturday 21 October 2023 for the first time after a three-year hiatus during COVID. To help celebrate athletes’ achievements and encourage more people living with an intellectual … Continued
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People living with disabilities linked to life-limiting conditions are experiencing reduced access to services that help them stay at home and remain independent. “Recent media reports, as well as many stories from families, healthcare workers and advocates, point to a break down in how palliative care services and the NDIS are integrated, which means … Continued
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It will become easier for Australians to find a GP with further skills and knowledge in a specific area, such as dermatology or addiction, thanks to the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners new Recognition of Extended Skills for Fellows of the college. The RACGP’s Recognition of Extended Skills launched at the WONCA World Conference … Continued
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Prevention is a key theme of this year’s World Stroke Day on Sunday, 29 October. Stroke is the leading cause of disability worldwide and each year more than 12 million people have strokes. But there is hope. Up to 90 per cent of strokes are preventable and by addressing a small number of … Continued
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The Joint Standing Committee on Implementation of the National Redress Scheme will be holding a public hearing tomorrow for its inquiry into the National Redress Scheme. The public hearing will commence at 9.30am AEDT (Canberra time). The program is available on the Committee’s website. The inquiry is looking into a range of areas, including: The experience of First Nations … Continued
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Splash is an exciting swim challenge, held by Special Olympics, where teams compete against each other to raise fundings that directly support the organisation’s sporting community of people living with an intellectual disability or autism. So far, leading businesses and organisations including the National Rugby League (NRL), KPMG Australia and Gilbert + Tobin … Continued
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Understanding how caring ends is integral for improving support for carers, says an expert from UNSW’s Centre for Social Research in Health Nyrie* lives with and cares for her partner and parent. Her parent has ageing-related frailty; her partner has a physical disability and a terminal illness. “I love being a carer. It’s a role … Continued
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Carers Australia will appear before the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs at a public hearing on Tuesday, 17 October 2023 as part of the inquiry into the recognition of unpaid carers. The Committee is examining the challenges faced by unpaid carers and options for reforming the Carer Recognition Act 2010. Chair of the … Continued
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The National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health was opened today by the Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon Ged Kearney MP. The Centre will be a catalyst for action to ensure people with intellectual disability have improved access to quality, timely and comprehensive health care. The establishment of the Centre … Continued
