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For those with invisible disability, a sunflower lanyard may not immediately tell people what they need to hear about your life experience. At first glance, Michael* looks like any other…
Chris Coombes explores a recent Administrative Review Tribunal decision which had thing to say about the procedural fairness of the NDIA’s eligibility reassessment processes, and the updated timeframes for responding…
The death in police custody of a disabled Aboriginal man continues to reverberate, with groups calling for an “immediate, independent, and transparent inquiry” into his death.
People with disability are missing out on screening programs that could help detect cancer early, and after diagnosis, are less likely to survive, our study shows. Overall, this means people…
The disability sector, fueled by evolving societal values and increased awareness, continues to transform rapidly. This transformation is not only about policies and programs but also about redefining how we,…
A new system of services for people with milder disabilities no longer eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme is shrouded in secrecy and uncertainty, according to advocates who are…
Allie has fibromyalgia, hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and other conditions that sometimes impact the way she parents. Because people can’t see these illnesses, she says people don’t understand how she parents…
Ensuring the provision of high quality disability services will pose a significant challenge for the Albanese government’s second term. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) cost A$43.9 billion in 2023–24…
Different funding periods are being introduced by the NDIS from 19 May 2025 to help make sure supports are available when you need them and reduce the risk of running…
The National Disability Insurance Scheme’s future hinges on the Albanese government’s willingness to listen, reform equitably, and invest in all disabled Australians.
Legal experts argue that the system that is supposed to be providing justice is effectively criminalising disability instead.
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.
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