Royal Commission into People with Disability is now accepting submissions
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability is now accepting submissions. Submissions can be made using the form available on the Royal Commission Submissions page. An Easy Read version of the form is also available. If you need assistance in making a submission you can contact them using the […]
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Help review Accesshub, the Government’s telecommunications information website
Accesshub is a telecommunications information website provided by the Australian Government. Accesshub provides a range of information resources about how to use the National Relay Service as well as information about mainstream communications equipment and services which may be suitable alternatives to the national relay service for some people. Accesshub can be found at https://www.communications.gov.au/what-we-do/phone/services-people-disability/accesshub […]
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Diabetes and Hearing Loss
It is important for everyone to have their hearing checked regularly, but it’s particularly important if you have diabetes. Diabetes is associated with an increased risk of developing a sudden hearing loss. It appears that the more severe your diabetes is, the higher the risk. Several studies found that high blood sugar levels can damage the […]
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Preventing hereditary deafness
Scientists have used a novel gene-editing approach to salvage the hearing of mice with genetic hearing loss and succeeded in doing so without any apparent unwanted-target effects. The animals — known as Beethoven mice — were treated for the same genetic mutation that causes progressive hearing loss in humans, culminating in profound deafness by their […]
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NDIS and inequality
A report identifies inequality and service problems in the NDIS. Males and people with higher incomes are more likely to benefit from the NDIS Market gaps in the NDIS are a growing problem Money in NDIS plans that isn’t spent by participants could be reclaimed by the NDIS, even if they’ve been sitting on a […]
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Message in NAIDOC Week
We know that hearing loss and ear disease are roadblocks to closing the gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. In NAIDOC Week, Deafness Forum’s chair David Brady shares an experience of the inequality caused by failing to address hearing health issues among young people. NAIDOC week message from David Brady We know that […]
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