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Advocates say change to NDIS assistive technology rules not enough
A change in the rules around funding for assistive technology under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is... Read more
A new dawn for DPS: investing in the future of care
The future of Australia’s top-ranking Aged Care and Disability Support digital and printed resources is looking... Read more
People with disability call for changes to traditional leadership on International Women’s Day
Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) is calling on all Australians to change the way they think about leadership... Read more
Winter Paralympics athletes excited for the opportunity to compete
The Beijing Winter Paralympics kicks off with its opening ceremony today. Read more
LifeRAT throws out helping hand for people without access to COVID-19 testing
A new campaign is sending free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) to people with disability who have been facing issues... Read more
Disability Employment Service investigated by the Royal Commission
A case study heard by the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has... Read more
Australians without assistive technology funding asked to stand up and be counted
Dennis Simpson contracted Polio when he was three years old and has lived with a physical disability ever since. Read more
Royal Commission “deeply concerned” about effects of Omicron wave
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has released a statement... Read more
Election campaigns focus on support for families with disability
As the Federal election approaches, advocacy groups and unions have begun to release their demands for candidates to... Read more
Dating apps encouraged to become more inclusive of people with disability
There is growing support for a petition calling on dating platforms to be more inclusive and supportive of people with... Read more