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New Mental Health And Disability Services Commissioner
Treasurer Jennings has been appointed as the new Victorian Mental Health Complaints Commissioner and the Disability Services Commissioner.

Jonathan Shar
Jul 25, 20202 min read


Novel Function of MeCP2 Protein Could Be Route to Rett Therapy, Study Suggests
Mutations in the MECP2 gene, which lead to most cases of Rett syndrome, prevent the formation of droplet-like structures that regulate DNA.

Jonathan Shar
Jul 25, 20203 min read
Good start for building quality but more to do
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) has welcomed the release of the report from the Inquiry into Building Quality in the ACT.

Jonathan Shar
Jul 24, 20202 min read


MIT launches website to help with captioning media content
Website, online tools will help MIT fulfil National Association of the Deaf lawsuit settlement terms.

Jonathan Shar
Jul 24, 20203 min read


How to Deal Anxiety
I’ve known for a long time that I have anxiety.

Jonathan Shar
Jul 24, 20202 min read


Potential Sanfilippo Treatment, SLS-005, Advances as Orphan Drug in EU
The Committee for Orphan Medicinal Products, a branch of the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

Jonathan Shar
Jul 24, 20202 min read


Exciting disability support ideas now a step closer to reality thanks to mentoring opportunity
Opportunities for people with disability to comfortably explore some of Australia’s most remote locations, greater support for Aboriginal...

Jonathan Shar
Jul 24, 20204 min read


Student with Down syndrome has enrolment 'cancelled' by Launceston school
Abigail Talbot's mother says St Patrick's College in Launceston set her daughter tasks that were not age-appropriate...

Jonathan Shar
Jul 23, 20204 min read


Dylan Alcott tells Kurt Fearnley on One Plus One how sport opened doors, and maybe saved his life
Dylan Alcott says he doesn't know if he would "even be here at all" if it were not for the impact sport has had on his life.

Jonathan Shar
Jul 23, 20204 min read


Disability royal commission data shows Indigenous and culturally diverse groups under-represented
Dr Dinesh Palipana had struggled to maintain employment that was otherwise guaranteed to medical graduates because of a spinal cord injury.

Jonathan Shar
Jul 23, 20205 min read


Inflammatory Markers May Help Predict Exacerbations in Children with Cystic Fibrosis
Levels of inflammatory markers in the lungs may help predict pulmonary exacerbations in children with cystic fibrosis (CF).

Jonathan Shar
Jul 23, 20203 min read


Proteins—and labs—coming together to prevent Rett syndrome
New discoveries about the disruption of condensates in the neurodevelopmental disorder Rett syndrome provide insights into how cells compar

Jonathan Shar
Jul 23, 20204 min read


Tofersen Safe, Appears to Slow Disease Progression in SOD1 ALS Patients, Phase 1/2 Trial Shows
Tofersen, Biogen’s investigational therapy for people with familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) caused by SOD1 gene mutations.

Jonathan Shar
Jul 23, 20205 min read


Beyond Blue encourages educators to put themselves first and guard mental health
Record numbers of early childhood education and care (ECEC) professionals, along with educators in other fields of education.

Jonathan Shar
Jul 22, 20202 min read


Tysabri Use Can Lessen Disability in RRMS Patients, Real-world Study Reports
Treatment with Tysabri (natalizumab) can lessen disability in people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS).

Jonathan Shar
Jul 22, 20203 min read


Chronic fatigue syndrome may hold keys to understanding post-Covid syndrome
Some survivors of acute bouts of Covid-19 experience a range of persistent medical issues — some lasting for weeks, or even months...

Jonathan Shar
Jul 22, 20204 min read


No, You Aren’t a ‘Savage’ for Being Unable to Return That Cart
About a year ago, my sister and I went to an arts and crafts store. Upon entering, I instinctively wanted to steer the shopping cart, and of

Jonathan Shar
Jul 22, 20202 min read


Months of rehabilitation ahead for Karratha man after assault causes brain injury
Corey Powles and his family are back home in Karratha after the violent assault outside their home.

Jonathan Shar
Jul 21, 20202 min read


How to centre disability in the Tech response to COVID-19
Across the United States, COVID-19 has had an unequal impact on different communities.

Jonathan Shar
Jul 21, 20206 min read


JobTrainer may have potential to boost disability workforce
The JobTrainer program aims to assist school leavers and job seekers with learning new skills in target areas identified by the National Sk

Jonathan Shar
Jul 21, 20202 min read
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