Background People with disability living in supported accommodation experience health
disparities that may be partly attributed to sedentary lifestyle behaviors and poor dietary …

Adults with intellectual disability have high health care needs. Despite frequent contact with
health services, they often receive inadequate health care. One method to improve health …

Background People with intellectual disabilities are at much higher risk of preventable
deaths compared to the general community. However, studies identifying the cause of death …

People with intellectual disabilities have poor end-of-life experiences compared with other
community members. Few strategies are in place to ensure they receive end-of-life care …

This study reports on a five-year data set about the deaths of 599 individuals in New South
Wales Australia, who at the time of their death were living in out-of-home care. Analysis …

The characteristics of quality end-of-life care for people with intellectual disability are
becoming increasingly clear. The research also shows the urgent and growing need for …

Purpose Eating and drinking outside the home is important for participation and social
inclusion for people with intellectual disability and dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) but is …

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a condition that affects the development of movement and posture,
with more than half of individuals affected by dysphagia. The purpose of the first study of this …

3. Discussion The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) play a critical role in
implementing the NDIS and we commend the agency and its staff for the work that is done to …

Dietitians Australia is the national association of the dietetic profession with over 8000
members, and branches in each state and territory. Dietitians Australia is the leading voice …