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Experts say early mental health support could ease pressure on families
Experts warn Australia’s underfunded mental health system forces families to cope until illness becomes severe. With... Read more
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Funding boost aims to improve mental health in disability workplaces
Victoria invests $1.6m to make disability and aged care workplaces safer, with new rules on managing psychosocial risks... Read more
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ANZACATA pushes back on NDIS pricing cut for art therapy
ANZACATA warns NDIS art therapy price cuts could reduce access and threaten the profession, despite review confirming... Read more
What the September 2025 changes mean for disability support pension recipients
Disability Support Pension rises from 20 September, but higher deeming rates may cut into gains for some recipients. Read more
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First Nations leadership key to Thriving Kids success
First Peoples Disability Network warns the $2b Thriving Kids program must be co-designed with First Nations families to... Read more
Report reveals how life has changed for Queenslanders with disability
A new report shows how life has changed for Queenslanders with disability in 2025, with gains in support and health but... Read more
States push back on NDIS changes as funding fight heats up
States are pushing back on the federal government’s new Thriving Kids program, warning they won’t sign up to NDIS... Read more
Centacare closure adds to wave of NDIS provider exits
Centacare is the latest NDIS provider to close, cutting services for 700 participants. With Annecto, PlayAbility and... Read more
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10 community participation activities NDIS participants can’t miss
Discover 10 NDIS community participation activities that boost independence, wellbeing and connection. From art... Read more
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Making life easier at home: NDIS domestic assistance explained
NDIS domestic assistance helps people with disability stay safe and independent at home by funding support for daily... Read more