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<p>Prima Commercial Fitouts Director Brendan Wavell-Smith with STEPS Managing Director Carmel Crouch at the 2023 STEPS Grand Winter Ball at Caloundra, Sunshine Coast. [Source: Prima Commercial Fitouts]</p>

Posted 4 months ago by David McManus

Potential NDIS changes to autism eligibility — how businesses are handling it

Ahead of the government’s response to proposed NDIS recommendations, one Aussie business has stepped up to plate... Read more

<p>Is 2023 just the tip of the iceberg for disability support providers? [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 4 months ago by David McManus

2023: the ‘worst year’ for disability providers — here’s why

Feel like the disability industry has had a rough year? You’re not alone. Providers have labelled 2023 the... Read more

Industry Research

Posted 5 months ago by Andrew Barbara

The evolving landscape of hearing aid technology in Australia

Health and Wellbeing

<p>The Working together to deliver the NDIS report has revealed how the government intends to change the system that supports people with disability [Source jadecraven via Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 5 months ago by David McManus

NDIS Review delivers 26 recommendations, 139 actions to change the system

The NDIS Review proposed some significant changes that the government will respond to in 2024. Read more

Government NDIS

<p>Mr River Night, national disability sector advocate and cofounder of Developing Australian Communities [Source: Developing Australian Communities]</p>

Posted 5 months ago by David McManus

People with disability want more coordination ahead of NDIS reforms

How do you believe Australian politicians will be able to ensure the NDIS remains sustainable? Read more

<p>15 community and mental health organisations have called on the Victorian Government to enact key recommendations from the Royal Commission. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 5 months ago by David McManus

Victorian Government facing pressure from mental health coalition to roll out key recommendations

Victorian leaders have been asked to provide a timeline for the ‘critical’ reform. Read more

<p>People with disability contend with a different labour market, a different employment journey and a different workplace culture. How long can they keep their head above water? [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 5 months ago by David McManus

How job security affects people with disability differently

How has your job changed your life or how have you managed to secure work? Read more

<p>With an estimated 13,000 Australians affected by progressive MS, there is a critical lack of treatment options for this relentless form of the disease. PLATYPUS emerges as a major milestone and offers hope to fill this treatment gap, marking the first adaptive clinical trial for MS in Australia. [Image: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 5 months ago by Andrew Barbara

A new hope for Australians with progressive multiple sclerosis

Conditions Research

<p>After a news story that will make you happy? Look no further. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 5 months ago by Andrew Barbara

For people with disability — their stories triumph over online abuse

<p>Alcohol consumption guidelines have shifted for pregnant women, but what does that mean for pre-2020 mothers? [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 5 months ago by David McManus

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder — a mother’s perspective

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is known as an ‘invisible disability.’ Read more

Conditions User Stories