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Using spinal home care to help injured people restore mobility
Spinal home care supports people recovering from spinal injury to rebuild mobility, independence and confidence at home... Read more
When inclusion is planned, not patched: places getting accessibility right from the start
Most accessibility fixes happen after something goes wrong. This article looks at venues, events and community spaces... Read more
Making Australia’s hottest season work for people living with a disability
Australia’s summer can be exhausting or inaccessible for people with disability — but many are reshaping the season... Read more
Mandatory registration for SIL and online platform providers to start in July 2026
From July 2026, Supported Independent Living and digital platform providers must be registered with the NDIS Commission.... Read more
The expanding role of complex care providers in disability care and support
Complex care providers are becoming central to disability support in Australia, delivering coordinated medical, personal... Read more
From support to empowerment: the new era of disability support in Australia
Australia’s disability support system has entered a new era. With the NDIS at its centre, disability care is shifting... Read more
Game Changers leading the charge for genuine inclusion in schools
Christmas is often described as a time of giving, yet inclusion remains out of reach for many Australians with... Read more
Mini Woolies opens in Wagga to build confidence and job-ready skills for people with disability
A new Mini Woolies in Wagga Wagga is helping people with disability build confidence and job-ready skills in a real... Read more
Could $2 billion redirected from the NDIS reach 230,000 extra people?
The federal government is considering redirecting $2 billion from the NDIS to expand foundational supports for 230,000... Read more
Improv theatre program helps kids who stutter speak up
An Australian-first improv theatre program is helping children and teenagers who stutter build confidence, connection... Read more