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Nastasia Campanella
ABC News
Tuesday 3rd December, 2019
Most experiences were positive, but there were some where I felt like the elephant in the room that people had to tiptoe around or a compassion project where organisations could
Simon Johanson
Herald Sun
Sunday 1st December, 2019
Police are investigating a massive NDIS-related financial fraud that used a forged letter purported to be from former assistant minister and Australian Senator Sarah Henderson to convince Korean investors to
Catherine Mahony, 2019 ABC Regional Storyteller Scholarship winner
ABC Newcastle
Tuesday 3rd December, 2019
As a blind person I've lived through many highs and lows navigating relationships with my support workers. Can you really be friends when your support worker is being paid to
Scott Alterator
The Conversation
Tuesday 3rd December, 2019
Part of this spend must go towards improving school facilities, especially for students with a disability. In 2017, around 18.8% of school students in Australia were provided with adjustments at
Ellen Fraser-Barbour
ABC Life
Thursday 5th December, 2019
Every time I step foot outside my door, I steel myself for public reactions. It's natural to stare. Having a visible facial difference (along with multiple disabilities) means prying eyes
Nine News
Tuesday 3rd December, 2019
Dr Spivakovsky questioned the lack of public outrage over the use of what many researchers and activists call "disability-specific lawful violence".
Nine News
Monday 2nd December, 2019
"I have found the move into supported accommodation resulted in extreme loss of control of my life," Dr Gibilisco told the disability royal commission on Monday. "I have found it
Melbourne Disability Institute
Tuesday 3rd December, 2019
This podcast explores some of the most complex issues facing people with disability today. In Australia, one in five people live with disability. The podcast gives voice to people with
Rhett Burnie
ABC AM
Monday 2nd December, 2019
Experts are shining new light on the reasons why so many Australians with intellectual disabilities are dying from potentially avoidable deaths at a young age. Those living with an intellectual
Maggie Coggan
Pro Bono News
Monday 2nd December, 2019
The index, released by the newly formed Inclusive Australia, found that one in four Australians had experienced a major form of discrimination, such as being overlooked for a job or
Parliament of Australia
Tuesday 3rd December, 2019
Evidence presented to the committee throughout the inquiry indicates that more time is required to fully consider issues associated with the planning process. Further time is also required to consider
Patricia Karvelas
RN Drive
Tuesday 3rd December, 2019
The report outlines 14 recommendations, several of which focus on NDIS planning timelines and the participant's involvement in the drafting process. It also calls for extra training for NDIA staff,