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Realigning For a Social Understanding of Disability

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 21st May 2015 -  A socially deepened understanding of disability could stop most forms of discrimination against people with disabilities, writes author and disability researcher Dr Peter Gibilisco.…

NDIS Citizens’ Jury Scorecard Rates Well

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 19th May 2015 -  People With Disability Australia (PWDA) has hailed the success of the NDIS Citizens’ Jury Scorecard report, saying it has uncovered deep and meaningful feedback. “We…

Disability Orgs Cautiously Optimistic

Xavier Smerdon, Wednesday, 13th May 2015 -  Disability organisations have welcomed a more “moderate” Federal Budget but have expressed their concerns that 12 specialist organisations representing over 200,000…

Jobs Program for Indigenous People With Disability

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 11th May 2015 -  A new program aimed at assisting Indigenous people with disability access and participate in tertiary education so they can gain meaningful employment has been launched in Cairns.…

Disability NFPs Facing ‘Oblivion’ Under NDIS Changes

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 7th May 2015 -  Niche community service providers are facing “oblivion” as the window to adapt to NDIS changes closes, a leading Brisbane-based Not for Profit legal specialist has…

Uber Assists Passengers with Disability

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 7th May 2015 -  Online car booking service Uber Australia has launched a new service that can accommodate passengers with folding wheelchairs, walkers and collapsible scooters, following consultation…

Disability Wage Row

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 4th May 2015 -  Disability advocates say they were not consulted on an Australian Human Rights Commission decision to grant disability enterprises an exemption from the Disability Discrimination…

Man’s Best Friend Used as Workplace Tool

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 4th May 2015 -  A Queensland employment service that mentors people with disability, injury or illness into paid positions is using man’s best friend to support their development. Horizon…

Disability Housing Crisis Report

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 28th April 2015 -  The NDIS advocacy Not for Profit, Every Australian Counts, has launched a report warning of a massive disability housing shortfall within the next five years. The NFP said the report…

Social Enterprises Win Start-Up Awards

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 23rd April 2015 -  Two Australian social enterprises – a disability employment service and an online fundraising platform –  have been named as winners in the 2015 StartupSmart…

Govt Supports Disability Conferences

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 14th April 2015 -  The Federal Government is to provide new funding to increase participation at disability conferences – hot on the heels of the controversy surrounding a recent disability…

Impact Investing in Real Estate

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 8th April 2015 -  Innovative new funding models are tackling pressing social needs and the reduced availability of financial support to address those needs across Australia. Journalist Nadia Boyce…

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