Disability

Five people stand in a Parliament House hallway. In the centre is NDIS Minister Bill Shorten. To his right is Kurt Fearnley, in a wheelchair. On his left are Rebecca Falkingham and Graeme Innes with a white guide dog.

We know best

27 Sep 2022

Now is the time for us to be in charge, and for non-disabled people to get out of the way,...

We know best

27 Sep 2022

Now is the time for us to be in charge, and for non-disabled people to get out of the way,...

Lived experience added to NDIA board as Fearnley becomes chair

Lived experience added to NDIA board as Fearnle...

26 Sep 2022

Advocates say the move to include more people with disability on the NDIA board is a positive step forward for...

Lived experience added to NDIA board as Fearnle...

26 Sep 2022

Advocates say the move to include more people with disability on the NDIA board is a positive step forward for...

Internships

Successful disability internship program extend...

08 Sep 2022

The Stepping Into internship program has expanded its eligibility criteria, connecting more people with a disability with leading Australian workplaces.

Successful disability internship program extend...

08 Sep 2022

The Stepping Into internship program has expanded its eligibility criteria, connecting more people with a disability with leading Australian workplaces.

A group of people sitting around a table talking and writing notes. We can only see their torsos and hands.|Disability employment

A little less conversation, a little more actio...

24 Aug 2022

The new federal government is investigating how to get more disabled people into employment, but advocates say it?s time for...

A little less conversation, a little more actio...

24 Aug 2022

The new federal government is investigating how to get more disabled people into employment, but advocates say it?s time for...

The picture is taken from below, looking up at Amanda Rishworth, a lady with wavy shoulder length brown hair and blue eyes. She is speaking.

DES sector gets shakeup in wake of Royal Commis...

23 Aug 2022

The federal government is moving to cancel a number of disability employment services, in a move embraced by disability advocates.

DES sector gets shakeup in wake of Royal Commis...

23 Aug 2022

The federal government is moving to cancel a number of disability employment services, in a move embraced by disability advocates.

Leaking piggy bank|

Financial impact of timely NDIS funding for hou...

18 Aug 2022

A focus on short-term budget wins will cost the NDIS billions in longer term support costs, while keeping people with...

Financial impact of timely NDIS funding for hou...

18 Aug 2022

A focus on short-term budget wins will cost the NDIS billions in longer term support costs, while keeping people with...