Statement in response to NDIS reforms regarding sexuality supports
August 29, 2024
Melba is one of 38 Australian disability and allied health organisations that have signed a position statement that strongly opposes any reform to the NDIS that allows the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to exclude services without consultation or following a process based on “reasonable and necessary” supports, particularly as they relate to sexuality supports for people with disability.
Celebrating the Paralympics: A testament to human resilience and achievement
August 28, 2024
The Paralympics plays a crucial role in changing societal attitudes towards disability. By showcasing the abilities and achievements of athletes with disability, the games challenge stereotypes and promote a more inclusive and equitable world.
How to safely and respectfully capture disability data at work (and why it’s important)
August 23, 2024
A new report reveals 35 per cent of employees with disability choose to keep their disability status hidden, fearing they will be marginalised or passed over for promotion.
The government has resolved a major NDIS deadlock, but there’s far more water to flow under the bridge
August 22, 2024
When the legislation passes parliament, which could be as early as today now it has support from the Coalition, the government will face a very apprehensive disability community.
The percentage of Australians with disability has surged in a few years. Here’s why …
August 21, 2024
Updated figures show Australia has witnessed a significant surge in disability prevalence, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s understanding and measurement of disability.
Report Highlights Benefits of Hiring People with Disability
August 6, 2024
The Australian Human Rights Commission has released a report outlining the economic benefits of employing people with disability. It says decreasing the gap in labour participation rates between people with and without disability by one-third could result in an increase in GDP of $43 billion over a decade.
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