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School struggles: What families of children living with disability should know
As the school term resumes, many parents of children with disability are bracing for challenges that go far beyond... Read more
A new era for disability employment, but will it deliver?
Australia’s disability employment system is set for a major overhaul, with a $5.5 billion reform launching in November... Read more
Older Australians with disability missing out on key health supports, new survey finds
Older Australians with disability and complex health needs are being left behind in care quality, despite Australia’s... Read more
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The NDIS can help you be more social — here’s how
Read this guide to learn how the NDIS can assist you with participating in social and community settings. Read more
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How the NDIS helps people living with disability overcome daily challenges
SPONSORED — If you have ever witnessed a person with a disability struggling with routine tasks, you understand how it... Read more
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The NDIA is changing how it pays for disability supports. What does that mean for rural communities?
University of Sydney Lecturer in Social Entrepreneurship Edward Johnson is the author of this article. Mr Johnson is the... Read more
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How to reform the NDIS and better support disabled people who don’t qualify for it
This article was written by Sam Bennett, Director of the Grattan Institute’s Disability Program, along with Associates... Read more
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Wimbledon and beyond: the pay gap facing tennis players with disability
With Wimbledon underway, the spotlight once again falls on the world’s best tennis players, but behind the headlines,... Read more
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Inclusive school holiday activities across Australia
Australian families can look forward to a range of accessible, inclusive events this Winter break — July 2025 — that... Read more
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500,000 Australians live with mental illness but don’t qualify for the NDIS. A damning new report says they need more support
Sebastian Rosenberg is the author of this article, originally published on The Conversation. He is am Senior Lecturer at... Read more