The PBS listing for Trikafta (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor and ivacaftor) will be expanded from 1 July 2025, Health Minister Mark Butler has announced. Patients, including children, diagnosed with rarer mutations of cystic […]
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Calls for standardised care for Deafblind patients
Six leading Deafblind service, advocacy and community organisations have joined forces to call for a standardised level of healthcare for Deafblind patients. As part of Deafblind Awareness Week, members and […]
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Deafblind advocates to yarn bomb politicians
A group of deafblind Australians, service, community and research organisations will meet with key Victorian politicians on Thursday 19 June to discuss introducing a standardised level of care from hospitals […]
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World-first therapy for West Australians with spinal injuries
A groundbreaking new therapy offers West Australians living with paralysis the chance of regaining significant movement and independence. SpinalCure Australia has just opened the state’s first clinical trial site for […]
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Dance program aims to boost outcomes for autistic children
Monash University researchers are recruiting autistic children to trial a new dance program. AllPlay Dance is led by Monash University and is a community-based program that focuses on enabling children […]
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ADHD national action needed: Greens
Senator Jordon Steele-John, Federal Greens spokesperson on Health, Mental Health and Disability Services, has welcomed the New South Wales Government’s plans for ADHD management. The State government has announced it […]
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Penalties for Bedshed for misleading customers on NDIS
Consumer watchdog the ACCC says bedding retailer Bedshed Franchising Pty Ltd has paid $39,600 in penalties for false or misleading claims. The ACCC alleges that Bedshed advertised on its website […]
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Calls for improved healthcare for people with intellectual disability
The Council for Intellectual Disability (CID) is calling on all parties and candidates this Federal election to commit to providing quality, accessible healthcare for people with intellectual disability. Ahead of […]
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New National Framework
A Framework for improving children’s health activities, participation and wellbeing.
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More support for families with disability
Families of children with disability facing long wait times for diagnosis and support can now access a free, evidence-based online parenting program funded by the Australian Government. The program is […]
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Call for end to FASD stigma
The CEO of Australia’s National Organisation for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (NOFASD) says it’s time to end the stigmatisation of women around FASD. CEO Sophie Harrington addressed delegates at an […]
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Roadmap to better health for people with autism
It’s well documented that people with autism face challenges in accessing healthcare. Things like the sensory environment of a doctor’s waiting room, difficulty identifying and reporting on symptoms and feelings […]