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.
Feeling Anxious? Head Outside
July 29, 2024
Nearly 48 per cent of Australians with disability have reported feeling anxious, nervous, or tense, according to recent data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
NDIS Taskforce Move Compromises Safety
July 26, 2024
Reports that the NDIS taskforce has rejected a proposal to make it mandatory for all NDIS service providers to be registered was “deeply disappointing”, Melba CEO Hayley Dean said today.
Resources Take Affirmative Action Against Violence
July 23, 2024
In Australia, a sobering reality persists beneath the surface of daily life: women with disability face disproportionately high rates of violence, yet their plight often remains overlooked in public discourse and policy.
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