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The United Nations
Monday 13th March, 2023

A “new philosophy” and broader approaches can transform services for persons with disabilities, a UN-appointed independent expert told the Human Rights Council on Monday. Personhood and social inclusion should always…

Eleanor Beidatsch
Sunday 12th March, 2023
When refugees with disabilities settle in new countries such as Australia, they become eligible for government services such as the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), but they don't always know
Emma Clark
Disability Support Guide
Friday 10th March, 2023
Elly Desmarchelier, a speaker, writer and disability advocate spoke candidly about her experience as a woman with a disability, and called on all in the room to be agents of
Elizabeth Wright and Celina Edmonds
ABC
Friday 10th March, 2023
People with disabilities in the criminal justice system feel like they exist in a "black hole" after an international torture prevention body cancelled a visit to Australia. "We're locking them
Women with Disability Australia Youth Network
Saturday 21st August, 2021
The podcast series talks about the importance of young people’s involvement, advocating as young people with disabilities and being in feminist spaces where disability is not always at the forefront.
Disability Royal Commission
Tuesday 7th March, 2023
The research report looks at what should be done to make a more inclusive society that supports people with disability to be safe and independent. It considered several questions about
Melissa Coade
The Mandarin
Monday 6th March, 2023
“These numbers are just the start in ensuring people with disability are able to get on with living their lives without having to go to court to argue over the
Joseph Shapiro
WVTF
"Disability only becomes a tragedy when society fails to provide the things we need to lead our lives — job opportunities or barrier-free buildings, for example," she said. "It is
Reuters
Friday 4th March, 2022

Hannah Diviney, diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth, is hoping Walt Disney Co (DIS.N) will create a princess character with disabilities, spearheading a campaign that has garnered support from Reese…

2GB
Thursday 3rd March, 2022

A psychiatrist has criticised the NDIS for allowing the “gentrification” of people with disabilities. Dr Ahmed Tanveer argued that it’s becoming “mainstream” and the incentives are driving it. “We are…

CYDA
Friday 4th March, 2022

Minister for Social Services, Amanda Rishworth MP, has announced an increase in funding for 17 Disability Representative Organisations – including Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA). The $11.2…

ABC News
Thursday 3rd March, 2022

Roshan Desumbuk-AY loves gardening and selling his produce to his local community. Last year, he grew and sold 26 kilograms of chillies. This season, he is growing even more vegetables…