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Category: Disability

Disability Discrimination Commissioner urges Qld Govt to scrap plans to build more segregated schools

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Australia’s Disability Discrimination Commissioner is calling on the Queensland Government to honour a commitment made by governments across Australia to the development of a National Roadmap for Inclusive Education. In the recent state budget, the Queensland Government announced funding for 6 new segregated schools or ‘special schools’ in South East Queensland. However, over the last 12 … Continued

Physical Disability Australia to host “Fair and Accessible Healthcare” webinar on 5th August

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On Tuesday 5th August at 6pm AEST, Physical Disability Australia (PDA) will be hosting an important webinar around “fair and accessible healthcare”. People with disability are often not on an equal playing field to their able-bodied counterparts in regards to healthcare accessibility and fairness. Throw in the curve balls of potential higher costs resulting from … Continued

“It’s breaking our family”: Survey reveals devastating impact of NDIS eligibility reassessments

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A new national survey by Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) has exposed the profound harm the NDIS eligibility reassessment process is causing families across the country.   Conducted in May, the survey of more than 200 young people with disability and parents or caregivers revealed widespread experiences of emotional turmoil and fears … Continued

Melissa Doyle AM Announced as Official STEPS Pathways College Ambassador

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STEPS Pathways College is proud to officially announce celebrated journalist, television personality, and advocate Melissa Doyle AM as its Ambassador. Melissa will play a vital role in raising national awareness for STEPS Pathways College, the first and only educational program of its kind in Australia which is transforming the lives of young adults with a … Continued

PWDA want to seek the truth behind FOI revelations and NDIA actions

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People with Disability Australia (PWDA) is seeking urgent clarification from the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) and the Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) following alleged claims published in The Saturday Paper that the NDIA executive intervened to cancel a participant’s plan after the advocate was critical of the agency. PWDA is working … Continued

“Sent Up the Creek Without a Paddle”: Rural Communities Struggle as NDIS Funding Slashed

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Available for Comment Radio – Live, Pre-recorded and Talkback, TV, Print, In-studio and Panel Discussions MR RIVER NIGHT Leading National Disability, Child Safety and Community Sector Advocate, Professional and Speaker Co-founder at Developing Australian Communities Public Officer at the National Disability Leadership Organisation Mr Night is physically located in Brisbane this week and can travel … Continued

Autism Awareness Australia Welcomes Grattan Institute’s Call for NDIS Rebalance

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MEDIA STATEMENT  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 30.06.2025 Autism Awareness Australia Welcomes Grattan Institute’s Call for NDIS RebalanceSydney, Monday 30 June 2025: Autism Awareness Australia has today welcomed the release of the Grattan Institute’s report, Saving the NDIS, acknowledging the urgent need for systemic reform while underscoring the importance of protecting essential early interventions for autistic children. … Continued

Proposed NDIS travel allowance cuts, a blow to rural providers and people with a disability

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The proposed changes to travel allowances for allied health providers under the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits 2025–26 raise serious concerns for rural, regional and remote communities, severely impacting the delivery of essential support services. Under the proposed changes, providers will face limits on the travel they can claim when supporting participants in harder-to-reach … Continued

Leading Deafblind organisations call for a standardised level of care among growing fears for patient safety and wellbeing

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This Deafblind Awareness week (June 23 to June 29), leading Deafblind service, advocacy and community organisations are urgently asking for a standardised level of care from hospitals, allied health workers and medical practitioners when treating Deafblind patients.  This comes as more deafblind Australians step forward with stories of neglect in medical settings. Currently, there is no standard … Continued