New autism research shows that therapy commenced in infancy may reduce early developmental disability to the point where a childhood clinical autism diagnosis was two-thirds less likely, that also results […]
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Funding boost for Cerebral Palsy Alliance
Two researchers from Cerebral Palsy Alliance have received grants in the latest round of funding from the Medical Research Fund Dr Sarah Reedman, an Implementation Fellow at CPA, will conduct […]
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Improving public transport for people with disability
A new app that will provide greater levels of control to people with disabilities using autonomous, or driverless, electric vehicles in the future, has been trialled by researchers at La […]
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Study exploring link between diet and multiple sclerosis
Curtin University is investigating the largely unknown role of diet, including ultra-processed foods, fish and dairy products, in the onset of multiple sclerosis (MS) in children. Lead researcher Dr Eleanor […]
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Gaps in the NDIS for people with mental illness
Poor end-of-life support for Australians with severe and persistent mental illnesses has them falling through gaps in the NDIS and other service systems, according to new research from Flinders University. […]
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Funding boost for MS research
MS Australia has awarded over $3 million in grants for multiple sclerosis (MS) research towards 22 new projects. These include studies that examine family genetics, the impact of diet on […]
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Share your Covid experiences with Flinders University
Australian adults with disabilities and living with NDIS supports in the home, are asked to share their experiences during Covid, for a study being led by Flinders University. The survey […]
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MS on the rise
The number of Australians with multiple sclerosis (MS) has increased 30 per cent over the past four years, with over 33,000 people with MS in 2021. These latest MS figures […]
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Project to make genetic counselling more accessible
A UNSW Sydney research team has received funding to make genetic tests and genetic counselling for people with intellectual disability more accessible and equitable. The interdisciplinary project, GeneEQUAL will develop […]
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New autism research shows disclosure is a complex issue
New Australian research has revealed that people with autism are reluctant to disclose they are autistic due to the complexities involved. Conducted by autistic and non-autistic researchers, the research study […]
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Policy overhaul for rights of people with cognitive disabilities
People with cognitive disabilities should be permitted make decisions about their lives, a Royal Commission report has recommended. The report, Diversity, Dignity, Equity and Best Practice: A Framework for Supported […]