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<p>Mr River Night, national disability sector advocate and cofounder of Developing Australian Communities [Source: Developing Australian Communities]</p>

Posted 10 months ago by David McManus

People with disability want more coordination ahead of NDIS reforms

How do you believe Australian politicians will be able to ensure the NDIS remains sustainable? Read more

<p>15 community and mental health organisations have called on the Victorian Government to enact key recommendations from the Royal Commission. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 10 months ago by David McManus

Victorian Government facing pressure from mental health coalition to roll out key recommendations

Victorian leaders have been asked to provide a timeline for the ‘critical’ reform. Read more

<p>People with disability contend with a different labour market, a different employment journey and a different workplace culture. How long can they keep their head above water? [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 10 months ago by David McManus

How job security affects people with disability differently

How has your job changed your life or how have you managed to secure work? Read more

<p>With an estimated 13,000 Australians affected by progressive MS, there is a critical lack of treatment options for this relentless form of the disease. PLATYPUS emerges as a major milestone and offers hope to fill this treatment gap, marking the first adaptive clinical trial for MS in Australia. [Image: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 10 months ago by Andrew Barbara

A new hope for Australians with progressive multiple sclerosis

Conditions Research

<p>After a news story that will make you happy? Look no further. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 10 months ago by Andrew Barbara

For people with disability — their stories triumph over online abuse

<p>Alcohol consumption guidelines have shifted for pregnant women, but what does that mean for pre-2020 mothers? [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 10 months ago by David McManus

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder — a mother’s perspective

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is known as an ‘invisible disability.’ Read more

Conditions User Stories

<p>Expressing care for someone experiencing emotional distress can be complicated and overwhelming. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 10 months ago by David McManus

What to say when someone expresses thoughts of suicide

Content warning: the following article contains references to suicide Read more

Advice Mental Health

<p>The Butterfly Foundation has reported a year-on-year increase in calls made by people in distress during the holiday season. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 10 months ago by David McManus

Butterfly helpline expecting surge in calls over holiday period due to eating disorder ‘noise’

Eating disorder ‘noise’ — what is it and what does it mean for the holiday season? Read more

Mental Health User Stories

<p>A new report has revealed how many women and children with disability struggle to seek support through domestic and family violence services. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 10 months ago by David McManus

Seven in 10 women with disability felt uncomfortable accessing support for domestic violence

Content warning: the following article contains references to domestic violence, family violence and sexual violence. Read more

<p>Monique Jeremiah [middle, front] has made waves across Australia’s East Coast for her inspiring initiative. [Source: Uli Klein — Formfakktor Photography]</p>

Posted 11 months ago by David McManus

Diversity Models shine a spotlight on representation across Australia

Diversity Models are after new talent as they look to expand across Australia. Read more

Industry User Stories