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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…

DSC
Friday 2nd May, 2025

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
Monday 28th April, 2025

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….