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One of Australia’s largest community transport providers is refusing new clients, denying people with disabilities and the elderly access to subsidised travel.
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…
“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.
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…
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.
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,…
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…
Mark from DSC explores how a lack of cooperation between health and disability professionals can lead to the overuse and misuse of chemical restraints, and steps providers can take to…
DANA, together with our fellow Disability Representative Organisations, has unveiled the “Economic Justice for People with Disability: A National Blueprint” – a critical call to action for our next government….
First Nations disability workers in WA’s Kimberley region say there is a need for more culturally safe and accessible care for people living with disability. A Disability Royal Commission report…
Disability issues have received less attention this election, and many in the community are reminding political parties that individuals with disabilities are affected by more than just the NDIS.
Adam Kupics has had a prosthetic leg for more than a decade. He says since being on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), funding changed his life for the better….
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