Disability
Payout scheme for underpaid disabled workers gets poor reception
Last year the federal court found in favour of two applicants who were working in enterprises supported by the Federal......
First cracks in NDIS
With one year in the making, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has a ‘no disadvantage’ clause and a 90......
Shaky start for NDIS trial in Northern Territory
Losing your project officer at the outset can derail a trial. The Barkly National Disability Insurance scheme trial has attracted......
Makeover for Disability Support Pension
The McClure review into welfare was released on Sunday and in it along with an overhaul of Australia’s entire welfare......
Disability head exits job with a few home truths
Outgoing Disability Discrimination Commissioner Graeme Innes has spoken out strongly as he steps down from the job. He says the......
Cupid’s arrow now more accessible
For people with disabilities, the built environment and anxiety can be barriers to finding a date using traditional methods. But......
Report shows women with disabilities are targets for violence
Women with disabilities are vulnerable to domestic violences and sexual abuse, according to a survey. A new report has shown......
Perils of parcel pick-up: removing barriers to access
Although the queues can be a pain, collecting a parcel from the post office is a relatively simple matter. Unless......
Kirby throws his support behind sexual rights of people with disabilities
Former High Court Judge Michael Kirby has thrown his support behind Touching Base, an organisation that fights to empower people......
Links between sex workers, people with disability get a boost
It’s the small not-for-profit that’s gathering high profile supporters. Touching Base developed out of the need for people with disability......