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The Conversation
Sunday 25th May, 2025

Ensuring the provision of high quality disability services will pose a significant challenge for the Albanese government’s second term. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) cost A$43.9 billion in 2023–24…

NDIS
Sunday 25th May, 2025

Different funding periods are being introduced by the NDIS from 19 May 2025 to help make sure supports are available when you need them and reduce the risk of running…

Australian Financial Review
Friday 16th May, 2025

The National Disability Insurance Scheme’s future hinges on the Albanese government’s willingness to listen, reform equitably, and invest in all disabled Australians.

The Guardian
Wednesday 14th May, 2025

Legal experts argue that the system that is supposed to be providing justice is effectively criminalising disability instead.

ABC News
Sunday 11th May, 2025

Legal experts say it’s critical plans are put in place so people with disability can continue living a safe and happy life after their parents are gone.

ABC News
Sunday 11th May, 2025

One of Australia’s largest community transport providers is refusing new clients, denying people with disabilities and the elderly access to subsidised travel.

ABC News
Sunday 11th May, 2025

Ali France couldn’t be prouder of her two best friends. They give her support and are an extension of herself. “My first best friend is my prosthetic leg and my…

Missing Perspectives
Friday 9th May, 2025

“Ali France’s victory against Peter Dutton is a reminder to disabled women that we can transcend the ableist, sexist expectations placed on us,” writes Laura Pettenuzzo.

Jobaaj Stories
Sunday 4th May, 2025

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is facing a crisis. Australians with disabilities are increasingly being forced to fight for the support funding they desperately need, a situation described by…

The Saturday Paper
Sunday 4th May, 2025

In its efforts to cut costs, the agency running the NDIS has taken an adversarial approach that has left participants exhausted and independent reviewers appalled.

ABC News
Friday 2nd May, 2025

Imagine being stopped at the supermarket and told, “You’re so inspiring for just … being out and about!” Good intentions or not, if we unpack what is really being said,…

Human Resources Director
Friday 2nd May, 2025

The main barrier when it comes to hiring people with disabilities is stigma – in that doing so is too expensive or too hard for organisations. This is according to…