Calls have been made for a fresh investigation into how students are being treated at the Bendigo Special Development School.
That’s when work becomes not just about deriving a pay cheque but about deriving meaning and purpose. Likewise, work is not just about teamwork but about social integration and it’s…
Parents of disabled people in group homes say they are concerned a culture of covering up serious incidents and avoiding police scrutiny pervades the sector.
Christian Cedergren, 17, who has autism, wrapped his arms around Bill Shorten and, through his tears, told the Opposition Leader what was bothering him. Christian wasn’t crying about himself but…
Many Not for Profit (NFP) organisations are born of mums and dads wanting better for their loved ones – fed up with what is, or what is not, on offer….
An alliance of 800 disability advocates and ethical designers are calling for mandatory disability access in new homes.
This is the story of Sian. Sian is a deaf person, who can speak and hear quite well, and is having issues progressing in her workplace due to the unintentional…
Almost 334,000 people used disability support services in 2014/15 under the National Disability Agreement (NDA) with another 4000 already transitioning to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, according to a new…
Experts in the Not for Profit sector have voiced concerns over reports that children with disabilities could soon be catching Uber-style transport to school.
A CORONER has recommended new safety measures after an intellectually disabled woman choked on her dinner at a Lilydale supported accommodation facility.
An interview with Nance Haxton exploring the issues around domestic violence victims with an intellectual disability.
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