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“People, when they say: ‘You’re an inspiration’, they mean it as a compliment. And I know why it happens,” Australian disability activist Stella Young told the audience at TEDxSydney in…
A specialised Victorian day care that one parent credits with teaching his autistic sons how to play says it will end dedicated classes for children with autism next year due…
New NDIS Bill, new world order. Chris and Todd explore the changes, many of which will take effect 28 days after the Bill is approved by the Governor-General.
Less than a month out from the start of a major NDIS overhaul, many participants say they’re in the dark about the changes. Participants and advocates say the changes have…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe says she will vote against National Disability Insurance Scheme legislation after the government announced they have come to an agreement with states and territories over the…
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