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Over 391,000 Young Carers under the age of 25 in Australia are burdened by unpaid responsibility for family members living with disability, sickness or mental health challenges. New data from Little Dreamers Australia reveals over a third of Young Carers are absent from school each week with many experiencing chronic financial stress. Because of these …
The ACT is hosting its annual Canberra Day Appeal, a community event that supports charities across the Territory. One of the participating charities is TADACT, an organisation that modifies equipment to meet the needs of older people and those living with disabilities. The equipment is then sold at affordable prices through their shop. Produced By: …
Support for mobility aids for disabilities and aged Canberrans Read More »
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 »