The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has published the findings of its 2018 Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers. In 2018 there were 4.4 million Australians with disability, 17.7% of the population, down from 18.3% in 2015 Prevalence of disability increased with age – one in nine (11.6%) people aged 0-64 years and one in […]
The average age of people using the CapTel service is 80. They are concerned by the decision to axe the service early next year. Users are concerned about the quality and convenience of the alternative services and are uncomfortable about learning to use a new technology. Labor communications spokeswoman Michelle Rowland said the government has […]
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Thousands of Aboriginal children have outstanding referrals for specialist hearing appointments in the Northern Territory because services have been cancelled. Key points: 1,200 fewer hearing services have been delivered to Aboriginal children in the NT since 2016 More than 6,000 children have outstanding referrals to have their ears checked or problems treated Nine out of […]
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Organisers of the Asia Pacific Deaf Games have decided Hong Kong is too dangerous for the games to be held there so they have cancelled three weeks out. More than 70 deaf Australian athletes were due to compete in sports including football, basketball, tennis, athletics and swimming from 1-11 November. We feel for the athletes who […]
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Disability Reform Council (the Council) met on 9 October for its second meeting for 2019. Some of the highlights of the meeting were: The Council agreed the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) will introduce Justice Liaison Officers (JLOs) in each state and territory to work across their justice systems. […]
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A unique databank that profiles children with hearing loss will help researchers globally understand why some children adapt and thrive, while others struggle. The Victorian Childhood Hearing Impairment Longitudinal Databank has collected information for eight years. Its data shows that language development and speech in hearing-impaired children lags behind other children, despite advancements in earlier […]
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