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Claire Wheaton
ABC South East NSW
Tuesday 22nd October, 2019
A spokesperson for the NDIA said while the NDIS provides some assistance, the states and territories are responsible for making transport accessible.
Jewel Topsfield
The Age
Friday 27th September, 2019
But in Melbourne every day is a logistical challenge. Ms Christie and her friends with disabilities joke they should be detectives because they are so adept at scoping out joints
Commercial Passenger Vehicles Victoria
Friday 20th September, 2019
This is the first report from the commercial passenger industry regulator which highlights how this industry is integral for people with a disability or mobility impairment. While most users of
Emily Piesse
ABC News
Saturday 25th May, 2019
Deafblind woman booked Jetstar flight from Perth, telling airline she had special needs. As she tried to board Jetstar told her she could not fly alone. Jetstar said an administrative
Senate Standing Committee on Rural and Regional Affairs and transport
Parliament of Australia
Thursday 20th September, 2018
The inquiry has determined that there is considerable agreement around the need to develop less complex, nationally consistent rules and regulations relating to the use of motorised mobility devices. Based
Luke Michael
ProBono News
Friday 4th May, 2018

Unfair and inconsistent transport funding under the National Disability Insurance Scheme is causing chaos for participants, a community transport peak body has warned.

Nia Sims
The Guardian
Thursday 11th January, 2018

Too many of my friends have told me of being abused by strangers when using an accessible (or “disabled”) parking space. Sometimes there is a note left under the windscreen…

Minister for Roads and Road Safety
Victorian Government
Thursday 12th October, 2017

The Andrews Labor Government is cutting the cost of registration for wheelchair users who have had their vehicles significantly modified to allow them to drive. Disabled drivers will now be…

Ginger Gorman
news.com.au
Monday 10th July, 2017

“These individuals are actually treating us like dogs. This is how you feel. It’s literally like, ‘No animals allowed’. You cannot travel with this dog on board. I’m sorry,” says…

Wendy Williams
ProBono Australia
Tuesday 21st March, 2017

In a joint statement released on Tuesday, the group of more than 25 different organisations, called on senators to block the mobility allowance bill that is currently before the Senate.

Wendy Williams
ProBono Australia
Tuesday 7th June, 2016

Experts in the Not for Profit sector have voiced concerns over reports that children with disabilities could soon be catching Uber-style transport to school.

Adam Carey
The Age
Wednesday 4th May, 2016

The height difference between platforms and tram floors is big enough to have put the Victorian government in breach of national disability discrimination laws, a problem that was identified before…