Deloitte Access Economics have recently published a concept paper comprising ideas and evidence for reform to the Australian Disability Support Pension (DSP). The paper explores how targeted changes to the…
First Peoples Disability Network has launched a 10-Point Plan to reform the NDIS for First Nations people with disability. Built around three core pillars, the plan sets out 10 key…
The way many people view disability forces those living with it to work within the limitations of a world not designed for them. Could a shift in mindset help move…
Rural Australians with disability are being hit hard by NDIS funding cuts, with advocates warning of a looming crisis. Prominent voice River Night says regional communities are being left behind…
The National Centre for Disability Advocacy (NCDA) have recently shared the Advocacy Sector Workforce Survey 2024 Results Report. This annual survey provides crucial insights into our sector, highlighting both resilience…
Organised by disability peer support group Ballarat Working Together and backed by Ballarat City Council, the exhibition showcases the stories of people with disabilities, in their own words. The City…
The Brain Injury Association of Tasmania and the National Assistance Card Service are proud to invite you to join us this Brain Injury Awareness Week to raise awareness about brain…
The Country Fire Authority and Fire Rescue Victoria have seen a recent spike in home fires. Due to systemic injustices, home fires, like many emergencies, disproportionately impact people who have…
The Department of Social Services (DSS) recently announced 84 organisations have received offers for funding under the Inclusive Employment Australia Program (IEA). IEA will replace Disability Employment Services (DES) from…
The Victorian Government has appointed a new Victorian Disability Advisory Council. The Victorian Disability Advisory Council will help the Victorian Government continue its important work to make the state more…
Villamanta Disability Rights Legal Service have recently made a submission to the Department of Social Services on the NDIS Supports Rules. You can read the submission by clicking on the…
The paradox of invisible disabilities is a cruel and exhausting loop. Society tells me to mask my autism, to blend in, to not make others uncomfortable, and to play the…
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