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The Conversation
Friday 6th September, 2024

Bill Shorten is resigning from politics in February next year. Throughout his 17 years in parliament, no achievement stands out more than his role in the creation of the National…

ABC News
Friday 6th September, 2024

Whenever I’ve been out and about in recent times, there’s only one thing anyone wants to discuss with me: the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). People with disability want to…

Deaf Victoria
Monday 9th September, 2024

Deaf Victoria, along with a number of Deaf and hard of hearing Victorians, have commenced proceedings in VCAT to ensure that Hoyts cinema can provide open captions in more screenings,…

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
Friday 30th August, 2024
Thursday 17th October, 2024

The Australian Government is seeking your views on the design and implementation of the new Aviation Industry Ombuds Scheme to resolve aviation customer complaints and improve outcomes for travellers.

The Conversation
Monday 2nd September, 2024

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is transforming the lives of hundreds of thousands of Australians with disability. For the first time, many can get the help they need to…

ABC News
Tuesday 27th August, 2024

How much do I tell them? That was basically what it came down to. My twin sister is autistic, bipolar, and has a permanent toilet disability. A few weeks ago,…

Australian Aviation
Wednesday 28th August, 2024

The federal government is looking to improve accessibility in aircraft and airports with new disability standards. As part of the Aviation White Paper, the government has identified barriers to disability…

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Wednesday 28th August, 2024

The federal government did not commit to the creation of a Disability Rights Act (DRA) in its response to the recommendations of the Disability Royal Commission. Todd explores the case…

Office of Public Advocate
Thursday 29th August, 2024

OPA’s Supported Discussions Project is about diversion from guardianship in appropriate matters. The voice of people with lived experience of disability is at the heart of the project. The project was…

Belonging Matters
Friday 30th August, 2024

Belonging Matters has produced a series of informative and practical guides that are illustrated by the stories and experiences of people with developmental disabilities as they find their voice and…

ABC News
Saturday 31st August, 2024

Emma Bennison has encountered so many problems flying over the years, she’s lost count of how many times she’s been poorly treated. “Every time I go to an airport, I’m…

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Monday 26th August, 2024

The NDIS Provider and Worker Registration Taskforce has made its recommendations on the design and implementation of a new graduated risk-proportionate regulatory model. Jess tackles your key questions about the…