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The 2025-2026 Federal Budget raises more questions than answers about how people with disability are going to be supported through the government’s major reforms to the NDIS. Cuts to the…
People with disability were barely acknowledged in the Federal Budget – and in tonight’s Opposition Budget Reply, we weren’t mentioned at all. As we head into a Federal Election, People…
The federal opposition has clarified it has no policy to cut spending on the National Disability Insurance Scheme after Treasurer Jim Chalmers urged the coalition to “come clean” on its…
Standard household items can no longer be funded or purchased through the NDIS… unless the participant applies for approval through the replacement supports process. Chris Coombes from DSC explores the…
Annette Sim loves to try new foods and explore the surroundings in different parts of Australia, but the lack of support for people with accessibility needs can make holidays “very…
Since the ART’s establishment, limited publication of decisions has been a major concern for advocates and people with disability. DANA, alongside our friends at the Justice and Equity Centre, met…
In recent years, there has been significant pushback on working from home. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, working from home was what enabled many organisations to keep operating….
Western Australia’s Electoral Commission is trialling a low-sensory polling place for the 2025 State Election. The aim is to provide a quieter environment for voters who may benefit from it,…
There’s been more push back to the Opposition Leader’s pledge to eliminate working from home arrangements, with public servants to be required to return to the office on a full…
Every year, International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated around the world on the 8th of March. IWD is a time to reflect on our progress, to call for change and…
With dreams of becoming a mechanic, Arjuna is on the road to success after completing an inclusive training program providing people with the tools to find work in the automotive…
A Melbourne family says a recent travel experience has highlighted different airline approaches to disability seating on flights. The Qasim family have urged airlines to adopt more inclusive policies to…
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