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VMIAC and Mind Australia
Wednesday 11th February, 2026

VMIAC and Mind Australia are working together to understand the consumer experience of mental health services before and after the reforms from the Royal Commission. Findings from the project will…

Tuesday 24th February, 2026, 11am
Power in Culture and Equality.

Monthly online talks by self-advocates for people with disabilities. The talks are at 11am on the last Tuesday of the month. In the upcoming session self-advocates will hear from Janet…

Thursday 19th February, 2026, 8:45am
National Disability Research Partnership

Join the launch of the National Disability Research Partnership funding program for 2026, plus some exciting new partnerships that will shape the future of disability-led research in Australia. When: Thursday 19…

Jarrod Lucas, Ivo da Silva and Rhiannon Shine
ABC
Thursday 5th February, 2026

A Kalgoorlie mother, who has two children living with disabilities, wants other parents and carers who are struggling to seek the help they need.  She has decided to share her…

Kate Lyons
The Guardian

A little over a year ago, Bonnie’s hair started falling out. The then 30-year-old went to see a dermatologist, who asked if something stressful had happened in her life recently….

Sarah Richards
ABC
Wednesday 4th February, 2026

Brisbane resident Todd Winther, who has cerebral palsy, is terrified of what could happen if a fire broke out in his home. “I can’t get out of bed independently on…

Deaf Victoria
Monday 9th February, 2026

A page of Deaf-friendly information and resources on how to recognise unhealthy relationships by Deaf Victoria.

Monday 23rd March, 2026
The Savoy Hotel 630 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
Free
Information Access Group

The Accessible Information Forum brings together industry leaders in accessible communications and experts with lived experience. These are the voices that can help shape what accessible communications means for your…

People with Disabilities Australia
Tuesday 3rd February, 2026

People with Disabilities Australia (PWDA) returned to the streets of Melbourne St Kilda on Sunday 1 February to proudly represent LGBTQIA+ people with disability in the Midsumma Pride March for…

Rhiannon Shine and Keane Bourke
ABC
Monday 2nd February, 2026

Teenage brothers Leon and Otis, who lived with disabilities, were found dead in their Perth home along with their parents Jarrod and Maiwenna. The incident, which police have described as…

Jennifer Scherer
SBS

Looking at his own portrait, hung at the Australian Museum in Sydney, proud Nurungga, Nakanoo, Latji Latji and Elder, Uncle John Baxter, hopes this exhibition – called ‘Unfinished Business’ –…

Rehan Alavi
SBS
Monday 2nd February, 2026

Psychologist Shagufta Alam says anxiety, depression, and loneliness can be common among people with disabilities, but respect and attentive listening are the first steps toward healing.  This conversation is part…