disability advocates
New program to combat winter loneliness for Aussies with disability
Winter is just around the corner. As temperatures across the country plummet, Australians with disability could be at increased risk......
Nearly a quarter of Australians with a disability smoke, study finds
A recent study is recommending policymakers implement new strategies to reduce the high smoking rate of Australians with disabilities. Health......
NDIS Reform In This Years Budget
Over the next four years, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is estimated to be one of the most expensive......
Disability advocacy groups push for fair and equal treatment
Disability Advocacy Groups are proposing a fair and equal treatment for the Disability Support Pension after the federal government provided......
Hello Alice supporting people with disabilities in the Red Centre
Accessing support services in regional areas might be challenging when the biggest town is more than 500kms away. A small......
NDIS benefits the economy
The NDIS’ impact on the economy labelled as ‘significant’ finds new report, with the new modelling showing a $2.25 benefit......
Concerns of Australians with disability on vaccine elegibility are on the rise
Despite people with disability and underlying conditions being part of the top priority group in obtaining the COVID-19 vaccine, the......
Queensland will stop funding disability advocacy services in 2021
From 30 June, the Queensland government will stop giving $4.9 million dollars to disability advocacy services, becoming the only jurisdiction......
Disability support during pandemic more important than ever
The COVID 19 pandemic has affected all of our lives, causing isolation from family and friends. But people with disability......
Working from home; The future of workplace accessibility
Disability advocates have long been pushing for further inclusion and accessibility in traditional workplaces, in order to cater to the......