News and blogs

The Field
Friday 26th April, 2024

The Field is a job site, built by and for people with disability, that connects people with disability with jobs from inclusive employers.

ABC News
Saturday 6th April, 2024

Lynn Potter just wanted a short holiday when she booked accommodation at the Pinjarra Resort, south of Perth, in January 2024. But when she was told her guide dog Hector…

UNSW Sydney
Tuesday 2nd April, 2024

Although the NDIS Review set out a five-year timeframe for reform, many of the items within this bill are needed to modify the NDIS Act and to allow for changes…

SBS
Wednesday 3rd April, 2024

Australia’s public transportation standards are poised for their inaugural significant overhaul in two decades, aimed at enhancing accessibility for individuals with disabilities. In this podcast, let’s delve into the perspectives…

ABC News
Wednesday 3rd April, 2024

While adjusting to life with a disability after an accident is a common experience, advocates say Australians who acquire a disability later in life are hampered by a rule barring over…

Summer Foundation
Tuesday 2nd April, 2024

On this episode of Reasonable & Necessary, Dr George meets with the NDIS Provider and Worker Registration Taskforce to understand the role of the taskforce and learn if changes to…

Wednesday 17th April, 2024 - Wednesday 19th June, 2024, 9.30am, 9.30am, 9.30am
Early Childhood Intervention

Families are central in the lives of their children and are the most important influence on their child’s learning and development. Based on the success of these workshops in 2023,…

Office of Public Advocate
Saturday 6th April, 2024

Healthy Discussions: Supporting people with disability to make and communicate health decisions aims to improve the way that health practitioners communicate with people with disability and to improve their understanding…

Monday 15th April, 2024, 12-1pm
Melbourne Disability Institute

Join Disability and Law Network in the Melbourne Law School (in person!) for this special lecture from Professor Dainius Pūras. In this session he will present a global view in…

ECCV
Wednesday 27th March, 2024

The Speak My Language (Disability) program continues to share important conversations about living well with disability. Through our partnership with 3ZZZ, 3CR, and Cherry Radio, there have been more than…

ABC News
Saturday 30th March, 2024

The disability community is hotly debating a recommendation that all service providers be registered. The proposal comes from a review of the industry, and is part of legislation making its…

Sky News
Sunday 31st March, 2024

Sky News host Danica De Giorgio says the way Australians with disabilities access the NDIS is “said to be overhauled”. Ms De Giorgio said the overhaul will be done “under…