The report, released this week by Ombudsman Michael Manthorpe, focuses on the agency's handling of requests for assistive technologies and is part of several reviews by the Ombudsman into the
Applying for a government payment can be daunting. And the task can be even harder if you don't understand the types of doctors' reports and information that you're required to
Residents and workers in group homes for people with disabilities face "a looming emergency" due to lack of training in use of personal protective equipment and inadequate preparation to combat
Ms McKenzie has been working with the Black Dog Institute and experts from the University of New South Wales to develop an accessible website called Healthy Mind, to support people
A carer for disabled Adelaide woman Ann Marie Smith has been charged with manslaughter over the 54-year-old's death. She is expected to appear in Adelaide Magistrates Court on Thursday or
Victorian disability advocacy organisations are calling on the Commonwealth and State Governments to give urgent priority to protecting people with disability from the grave risks of a COVID-19 outbreak, including
Disability groups say a holistic plan is urgently needed to protect Victorians with disability during the state’s extended lockdown period, and prevent a deadly outbreak from occurring in group homes.
In an historic new partnership between government and indigenous organisations, the Closing the Gap program is undergoing a major reset. A key Indigenous group is disappointed that disability has not
Three police officers who assaulted a disability pensioner on his front lawn after they attended his home for a welfare check have been spared jail. Senior constables Brad McLeod, John
In my state, Victoria, plans to return to the office have been foiled by a second wave of Covid-19. While the circumstances in Melbourne are extremely difficult, I must admit
