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Top stories this week: US and Israeli strikes have reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, dramatically escalating tensions across the Middle East. We speak to an Australian traveller stranded in Qatar as the conflict disrupts flights and leaves many international passengers unable to leave the region. And later today, the Australian Labor Party Government …
A new report from hearing health provider Audika warns millions of Australians are struggling to hear – and many aren’t seeking help. Released on World Hearing Day, the report finds more than half of Australians avoid social events because they can’t follow conversations. One in five is already living with some form of hearing loss, …
More than a half of Australians experience hearing difficulty, report finds Read More »
The disability community have voiced their concerns regarding a new support needs assessment tool to be rolled out mid 2026 under the NDIS. The tool is called the Instrument for Classification and Assessment of Support Needs, aimed to give participants more choice over how their assessment takes place and will ensure a more consistent experience …
Protesters gathered in front of Parliament House today, calling on the government to stop the cuts to the NDIS. Disability advocates say reductions in allied health funding, travel subsidies and support coordination will undermine access to vital therapies for many people living with disability Image: Image: Supplied/ Noah Secomb Produced By: Noah Secomb Featured In …
Colombian-born Sahily Carrero moved to Australia a year ago, balancing work with her greatest passion — playing soccer. After a workplace accident that cost her right arm, she refused to give up the game. Today, she represents Football Queensland’s futsal team for athletes with a disability, and works as a wellness coach. Image: Image: supplied/ …
How Sahily Carrero found meaning through social media and sport Read More »
People with disabilities often face a range of systemic barriers when it comes to travelling and navigating the aviation industry. According to the Minister for Transport, the Australian government is currently in the process of co-designing eleven initiatives to mitigate these barriers. The Aviation White Paper sets out long-term policies and actions for the future …
Aviation White Paper will improve rights of Australians with a disability Read More »
A new research found out there’s not enough representation of individuals living with disabilities in children’s book. The study, conducted by ECU, assessed 90 award listed children’s books, finding the depiction of disabled characters was virtually non-existent. Produced By: Fiona Bartholomaeus Featured In Story: Helen Adam – Associate Professor at the ECU’s School of Education …
Disability representation in children’s books virtually none: research Read More »
The federal government paid private law firms more than $60m in the last financial year to fight NDIS participants appealing decisions about their care packages. This is a 60% increase from the year before, as revealed by The Guardian Australia last week in figures released under freedom of information. Image: Image: Unsplash/ Scott Graham …
Government paid private law firms over $60M to fight NDIS participant appeals Read More »