Disability
Rallies for a national disability insurance scheme successful
A big step towards a national disability insurance scheme was taken today, after thousands rallied across the country. Prime Minister......
‘Ignorance rife’ on guide dog discrimination
Three decades after federal and state laws made it illegal for businesses to refuse people with guide dogs entry into......
Revolutionary scheme for people with a disability could become reality
The federal government is expected to make room for a national disability insurance scheme in this year’s budget. The start......
100 voices push for disability insurance scheme
Tomorrow State Premiers, Territory Chief Ministers and Disability Ministers will gather at COAG – the Council of Australian Governments. High......
Disability groups celebrate new national insurance scheme
Prime Minister Julia Gillard today announced the federal government will support a recommendation by the Productivity Commission to set up......
Sex for the Disabled
The Government places a lot of emphasis in ensuring the needs of people with disability are met.. but did you......
Disability Support Pension rules tightened
The Federal government has tightened the requirements for the Disability Support Pension, making it harder for future applicants to qualify.......
Disabled carers need more support
Yesterday Beverley May Eitzen was acquitted of the murder of her 16 year old disabled son on the grounds of......
Mental health now the number one disability in young people
A new international study released today from the World Health Organisation and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute based in Melbourne,......
Wheelchair users’ taxi traumas resolved
Greg Killeen is confined to a wheelchair and relies heavily on taxis to get around. Several years ago he complained......