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‘Things need to change’: Widespread complex mental illness discrimination revealed

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 12th October 2020 - A national program to change attitudes around complex mental illness is needed to ensure all Australians can live free from stigma, SANE Australia says. When Cameron Solnordal …

Campaign calls for end to disability migration discrimination

Luke Michael, Friday, 13th March 2020 - Advocates say current migration laws reinforce the stigma and discrimination that people with disability already face The federal government is being urged to change migration…

We all contributed to the bullying of Quaden Bayles

Stephanie Gotlib, Tuesday, 3rd March 2020 - Nine-year-old Quaden Bayles gained global fame in a viral video after he was bullied at school for his dwarfism. Disability advocate Stephanie Gotlib writes it is the attitudes and…

Alliance forms to fight for inclusive Australia

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 2nd December 2019 - A new charity has opened its doors to fight increasing rates of discrimination With around 40 per cent of Australians found to have little or no contact with Aboriginal Australians…

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Putting Disability and Leadership in the Same Sentence

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 3rd December 2018 - When disability advocate and entrepreneur, Christina Ryan, realised workplace programs helping people with disability into leadership roles were non-existent, she got angry.…

Unlocking the Door to Stop Disability Discrimination

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 1st October 2018 - A peak disability body is calling on the New South Wales government to unlock wheelchair accessible toilets around the state, saying it’s a major cause of grief for people with disability.…

What’s Ageism?

Contributor, Thursday, 19th April 2018 - The importance of advocating against ageism and for people to live the best life they can is the fundamental thrust of The Benevolent Society’s EveryAGE Counts campaign, which is …

No Improvement for People with Disability Engaging with Australian Businesses

Lina Caneva, Friday, 1st December 2017 - Many businesses still don’t have a good understanding of customers with disability, according to a survey of more than 500 small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) by Australian …

Fears of Discrimination Stopping LGBTQ People Accessing Homeless Services

Wendy Williams, Friday, 8th September 2017 - Negative experiences or fears of discrimination and being misgendered are creating barriers to LGBTQ people accessing homelessness services, despite them being at least twice…

Wake Up Call For Australia As Young People Show Concern For Mental Health

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 6th December 2016 - Mission Australia is calling for a more targeted and coordinated approach to ensure youth support services are accessible across the nation, in light of new research showing rising…

Society Must Stand Up For Tolerance Says Discrimination Commissioner

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 21st September 2016 - Society must not be complacent in believing racism is just part of “an initiation rite” for any immigrant group, according to Australia’s race discrimination commissioner. Dr Tim…

Cohesion Begins At a Community Level

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 20th September 2016 - Communities are the heart and soul of our nation, according to a new discussion paper which argues social cohesion begins at a community level. The Scanlon Foundation released a discussion…

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