Talking Disability

<p>The Senate Select Committee has released a report of recommendations to tackle the cost of living in Australia, but are people with disability being left behind? [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 3 days ago by Georgie Waters

Would you benefit from the nine cost-of-living report recommendations?

Disability advocates have raised concerns about a new report on cost-of-living — why? Read more

Accessibility Accommodation Government

<p>Diversity Council Australian members include Lisa Annese, Sam Mostyn and Sunita Gloster who met recently at Admiralty House. [Source: Diversity Council Australia; supplied] </p>

Posted 5 days ago by Georgie Waters

Australia’s most inclusive employers: who made the list?

A list of inclusive employers could help Australians with disability engage in meaningful work in supportive... Read more

Accessibility Conditions Employment

<p>People with disability may experience hate speech, but under current laws in Victoria, they are not protected. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 1 week ago by Georgie Waters

People With Disability Australia is ‘disappointed’ with Victoria’s proposed hate speech penalties

Proposed changes to hate speech laws in Victoria could improve protection for people with disability, but some... Read more

Conditions Government Health and Wellbeing

<p>Recently released data highlights how Australia’s Disability Strategy is helping more people with disability find employment. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 1 week ago by Georgie Waters

Some Aussies are more likely to gain supported employment than others

What is the most commonly reported disability for people in supported employment? Read more

Accessibility Conditions Employment

<p>Heading to the beach on a hot day is common in Australia, but some factors may make it harder for people with disability to enjoy these outdoor activities. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 2 weeks ago by Georgie Waters

People with disability miss out because of inaccessible bathrooms near Aussie beaches

Why are some people with disability unable to spend time enjoying Australia beaches? Read more

Accessibility Conditions User Stories

<p>The recent crackdown on ‘dodgy’ NDIS providers could improve the quality of disability support for NDIS participants. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 2 weeks ago by Georgie Waters

Named and shamed: NDIS Commission releases list of banned providers

NDIS Minister Bill Shorten highlighted that the ‘stronger approach’ of banning orders could improve the... Read more

Conditions Government NDIS

Posted 3 weeks ago by Georgie Waters

New disability-friendly clothing dominates Victorian expo

An adaptive clothing brand could change the game for women with disability Read more

Accessibility Conditions Health and Wellbeing

<p>Making Halloween accessible is easier with help from the Disability Support Guide. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 3 weeks ago by Georgie Waters

Alternative ideas to make this Halloween sensory-friendly

Making Halloween more accessible for everyone just got easier with these alternative and fun Halloween activities Read more

Accessibility Autism Conditions

<p>Sasha wears these headphones during a standard hearing assessment. [Source: Lions Hearing Clinic]</p>

Posted 4 weeks ago by Georgie Waters

Free hearing tests offer hope for people in New South Wales

Why is Australian cricketer and coach, Justin Langer, encouraging Aussies to get their hearing tested? Read more

Accessibility Health and Wellbeing NDIS

<p>The National Disability Insurance Agency Taskforce has identified more ‘dodgy’ providers, but how will this affect how NDIS participants receive support? [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 1 month ago by Georgie Waters

NDIA Taskforce takes NDIS fraudsters to court

The National Disability Insurance Agency is tackling NDIS fraudsters, but how will this impact NDIS participants? Read more

Government Health and Wellbeing NDIS