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Tony Featherstone
Sydney Morning Herald
Thursday 7th July, 2016

Entrepreneurship might seem an unlikely pursuit for Australians with disability. But greater focus on self-employment can transform disability into ability, boost income security and social inclusion, and increase labour market…

Karen R Fisher
The Conversation
Thursday 7th July, 2016

However, many people eligible for the NDIS are likely to miss out on its benefits. These people fall into particular groups, such as those who may not think of themselves…

Amanda Hoh
ABC News
Monday 4th July, 2016

The world’s most comprehensive network of braille and tactile signs to help visually impaired pedestrians has been rolled out across Sydney.

Lisel O'Dwyer
The Conversation

We don’t tend to talk about toilets much, even though we all use them. The lack of attention to public toilets means we know very little about how they meet…

Wendy Williams
Pro Bono Australia
Friday 1st July, 2016

The long-awaited National Disability Insurance Scheme has arrived. NDIA chairman Bruce Bonyhady, said the NDIS would “revolutionise” disability support in Australia, transforming the lives of 460,000 Australians with disability, their…

Russell Kennedy
Lexology
Thursday 30th June, 2016

Providers need to ensure that they are aware of all their obligations that come with delivering the NDIS; many of these obligations can be found in the Terms of Business…

Cathy Van Extel
ABC Radio National Breakfast
Thursday 30th June, 2016

From 1 July, the phased implementation of the scheme will begin, and within a few years, nearly half a million Australians will be covered by the world’s leading insurance scheme….

Stephanie Corsetti
ABC News
Wednesday 29th June, 2016

Calls have been made for a fresh investigation into how students are being treated at the Bendigo Special Development School.

James Adonis
Sydney Morning Herald
Friday 17th June, 2016

That’s when work becomes not just about deriving a pay cheque but about deriving meaning and purpose. Likewise, work is not just about teamwork but about social integration and it’s…

Norman Hermant
ABC Online
Friday 24th June, 2016
It has never been tougher to make a successful claim for the Disability Support Pension (DSP), new Government figures suggest. Hundreds of thousands of people who are unable to work
Norman Hermant
ABC Online
Wednesday 22nd June, 2016

Parents of disabled people in group homes say they are concerned a culture of covering up serious incidents and avoiding police scrutiny pervades the sector.

David Wroe
The Age
Saturday 18th June, 2016

Christian Cedergren, 17, who has autism, wrapped his arms around Bill Shorten and, through his tears, told the Opposition Leader what was bothering him. Christian wasn’t crying about himself but…