EDUCATION NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
Brad Keighran Appointed as General Manager of DPS
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The ‘most significant’ disability meeting in the world kicks off
Topics include: war, employment, sustainability and equality. Read more
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Disability rights and support in custody — what you’re entitled to
Can you receive NDIS-funded disability supports in custody? Read more
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How thousands of Queenslanders with disability could benefit from this service
For people with disability, getting financial control might seem out of reach but with this service, it doesn’t... Read more
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Australian breakthrough could reduce antipsychotic side effects
This discovery is hoped to change the future of other medicines, including antidepressants, to reduce weight loss and... Read more
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Over 100,000 NDIS participants are affected by ‘scheme growth’
Concerns about overspending of NDIS plan funding have been raised as this could affect Australian taxpayers Read more
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Up to 151,000 Australians could benefit from these specialised clinics — are you one?
Could opening more of these clinics reduce the strain on Australian’s healthcare system? Read more
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How new Federal Budget allocations could help almost a quarter of Australians with disability
How could the new Federal Budget affect you as a student with disability? Read more
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Multiple disability advocates left disappointed by 2024–’25 Federal Budget
The 2025 Federal Budget has now been released but some disability advocates say more funding should have been allocated... Read more
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What experts are focusing on ahead of the 2024–’25 Federal Budget
How mental health organisations are calling for greater budget allocations in the 2025 Federal Budget Read more