USER STORIES NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
Disability-inspired work takes $25K national prize
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“We’re burning out”: Disability workforce at breaking point
“We’re burning out”: New survey results reveal almost two in three disability support workers have considered... Read more
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Growing pains: The link between inklings and thriving kids
Australia is trialling two major changes to childhood disability support: the Inklings early intervention program for... Read more
Monash University unveils a new disability wellbeing index.
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Who gets to play? The push for disability inclusion in sport
The Play Well Strategy is reshaping sport in Australia, with a new advisory group driving disability inclusion and... Read more
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Closing the gaps: Community Visitor Schemes and disability safeguards in Australia
The Government is consulting on Community Visitor Schemes to ensure consistent safeguards for people with disability.... Read more
How to choose the right NDIS provider: What to look for and questions to ask
Choosing the right NDIS provider can be overwhelming. This guide covers what to look for, the questions to ask, and how... Read more
Beware of ‘turnkey’ NDIS businesses: Why disability support should never be a get-rich-quick scheme
Over the weekend, reports emerged of fully registered NDIS businesses being sold online with no disability experience... Read more
Are Queensland’s new “special schools” a step forward or a step back?
Queensland plans to build six new special schools, but disability advocates warn it’s a step away from inclusive... Read more
“Sent up the creek without a paddle”: Rural communities struggle as NDIS funding slashed
Rural Australians with disability are being hit hard by NDIS funding cuts, with advocates warning of a looming crisis.... Read more