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International Award for JobAccess Service

Wendy Williams, Friday, 3rd March 2017 -  An Australian scheme that works to remove barriers to employment for people with disability has received international recognition. Assistant Minister for Social Services and…

The Sargood Effect – Revolutionising Holidays for People With Disability

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 1st March 2017 -  Everyone loves a good holiday. But for many people in a wheelchair, going on vacation can often be a very stressful undertaking. With much of the available accommodation and attractions…

The Soft Bigotry of Low Expectations

Kelly Vincent, Monday, 20th February 2017 -  One of the biggest barriers to people with disability getting a job is the culture of low expectation, writes Kelly Vincent MLC from Dignity Party. In Australia, 82 per cent of people…

Politicians Score an Own-Goal with the NDIS

Andrew Donne, Thursday, 16th February 2017 -  Pitting welfare and families against the National Disability Insurance Scheme is just creating a humiliating hierarchy of need, writes Endeavour Foundation chief executive Andrew…

Truth in Advertising

Wendy Williams, Monday, 23rd January 2017 -  Cátia Malaquias is a lawyer, disability advocate and the founder and director of Starting With Julius, a Western Australian based project promoting the inclusion of people with …

Coffee Cart Creates Awareness and Jobs for People With Disability

Wendy Williams, Monday, 23rd January 2017 -  A new social enterprise has been launched combining “superb coffee” with employment opportunities for people with disability. Multicap, a not-for-profit organisation supporting…

Workforce Must Proactively Welcome People With Disability

Wendy Williams, Friday, 2nd December 2016 -  Australia needs to be more proactive in welcoming people with disability to the workplace, according to new research. The Disability Confidence Survey Report, which investigated…

Sector Leaders Take Seat at the Table to Discuss New Model DES

Wendy Williams, Friday, 18th November 2016 -  Leaders from the disability sector are being brought together to help shape a new model of Disability Employment Services. Assistant Minister for Social Services and Disability…

Why Tony Clark Should Replace Stephen Conroy

Tricia Malowney, Tuesday, 20th September 2016 -  It’s clear that we need someone in Canberra who understands the issues that affect all Australians, including Australians with disabilities, writes systemic advocate for inclusive…

President of People With Disability Craig Wallace Steps Down

Wendy Williams, Monday, 11th July 2016 -  President of People With Disability Craig Wallace said it was time to “pass on the baton” as he announced he was stepping down early. In a statement of resignation posted on his official…

Call for Royal Commission Into Disability Abuse

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 27th August 2015 -  A coalition of peak disability organisations is calling for a Royal Commission into violence, abuse and neglect against people with disability in Australia, describing the abuse…

Senate Go Ahead for Inquiry into Students with Disability

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 18th June 2015 -  The Federal Opposition with the support of Independent MPs have secured a Senate inquiry into students with disability and their experiences in the Australian education system…

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