INDUSTRY NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
Disability Royal Commission turns focus to employment barriers
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability wants to know why people... Read more
Federal Court decision allows NDIS funding of sex workers
The Federal Court has ruled in favour of a woman living with multiple sclerosis who wanted to fund sex work services in... Read more
Advocacy boost for Victorians with disability during COVID-19
With a $2.2 million funding boost to disability advocacy services, the Victorian Government is leading the charge to... Read more
First Nations artist depicts story of Disability Royal Commission
Wiradjuri Elder and artist Paul Constable Calcott, also known as Uncle Paul, has created a stunning new artwork... Read more
Royal Commission asks for submissions about disability rights and attitudes
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability is calling for submissions... Read more
COVID-19 helpline now available for people with disability
People with disability are now able to access a dedicated Disability Information Helpline to access important... Read more
Warning of scams targeting people with disability during COVID-19
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is warning people with disability about online scams, as scammers take... Read more
Report shows COVID-19 increases the risk to disability workers
A survey of more than 2,300 disability support workers by the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney has revealed... Read more
COVID-19 tracing app needs to be accessible for people with disability
Australians across the country are being encouraged to download an app to their smartphones to help trace the spread of... Read more
A chronic shortage of affordable private rentals leaving people with disability behind
The 2020 Anglicare Australia Rental Affordability Snapshot has revealed a chronic shortage of affordable private rentals... Read more