News Portal

AHEAD aims to provide a comprehensive list of resources related to health and disability, both local and international. News is provided in Global (International), National (Australia) and Local (South-East Queensland) categories. Feeds have been compiled from a variety of sources and may be found by clicking on the images below (will show all feeds for that area) or, alternatively, by clicking on the text links further down.

 

 

 

News in Specific Areas of Disability

Here you'll find news headlines from around the world on specific disorders related to disability, or in particular areas of interest. News is provided by Medical News Today, an independent medical health and news website bringing news from well-regarded sources such as JAMA, BMJ, Lancet and BMA, among others.

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Neurological Disorders

Stroke & Cerebrovascular Disease

Epilepsy / Seizure Disorders

Childhood Disability & Disorders of Development

     Autistic Spectrum Disorders

     Dyslexia & Learning Disorders

     Genetic Disorders

     Cerebral Palsy

Movement Disorders

     Parkinson's Disease

     Muscular Dystrophy & ALS

     Cerebral Palsy

     Multiple Sclerosis

     Huntington's Disease

Intellectual/Cognitive Impairment

     Dementia & Neurodegenerative Disorders

     Parkinson's Disease

     Huntington's Disease

     Multiple Sclerosis

     Traumatic Brain Injury

Disorders of Perception

     Visual Impairment

     Hearing Difficulties/Deafness

Pain Disorders

     Back Pain

Mental Illness

     Anxiety & Stress

     Depression

     Bipolar Disorder

     Schizophrenia

 

Homecare & Carers

Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy  

Rights & Discrimination

 

International News

Access news from around the world - articles and links which emphasise global and international themes, or important news occurring outside Australia.

 

Australian News

Access Australian news - articles and links for stories across the country, and up-to-date information from Government bodies.

 

Local News

News relevant to the state of Queensland, particularly the South-East region, including the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Sunshine Coast and surrounding areas.