As the national disability insurance scheme undergoes changes, advocates say participants have become collateral damage, placing their carers in impossible situations.
A senior executive dedicated to working with the disability community on reforms to the NDIS has resigned, and the government admits critical supports for those no longer eligible are not…
The Victorian government has fallen three years short of national standards to make Melbourne’s train network accessible. One-third of stations do not have independent station access that meet Australian Standards…
Women and gender diverse people with disabilities in Australia face significant barriers to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and experience higher rates of sexual and intimate partner violence. Physical, structural,…
First Nations leaders and advocates are calling for accountability and justice following the death in custody of a young Warlpiri man in Alice Springs this week.If you or anyone you…
For those with invisible disability, a sunflower lanyard may not immediately tell people what they need to hear about your life experience. At first glance, Michael* looks like any other…
Chris Coombes explores a recent Administrative Review Tribunal decision which had thing to say about the procedural fairness of the NDIA’s eligibility reassessment processes, and the updated timeframes for responding…
The death in police custody of a disabled Aboriginal man continues to reverberate, with groups calling for an “immediate, independent, and transparent inquiry” into his death.
People with disability are missing out on screening programs that could help detect cancer early, and after diagnosis, are less likely to survive, our study shows. Overall, this means people…
The disability sector, fueled by evolving societal values and increased awareness, continues to transform rapidly. This transformation is not only about policies and programs but also about redefining how we,…
For many people with complex support needs, mainstream group-based disability services do not work well. For some people, those services have caused a lot of harm and trauma. Instead, families…
A new system of services for people with milder disabilities no longer eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme is shrouded in secrecy and uncertainty, according to advocates who are…
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