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Disability advocates say we need Assistive Technology for All

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 1st June 2021 - “To deny people the ability to access vital equipment can be extremely detrimental to their independence, health and wellbeing” Millions of older Australians with disability…

Advocates perplexed over government’s independent assessments plan

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 4th May 2021 - Amid ongoing plans to reshape the NDIS, disability groups are looking to reset relations with the government Disability advocates say they are confused by the federal government’s…

People with cognitive disability face loss of justice system support

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 7th April 2021 - Funding for a key justice advocacy service in NSW is set to expire in June An open letter signed by 70 eminent Australians is calling on the New South Wales government to commit to rolling…

‘Just a draft’ still means it was – or is – in the mix

Adam Schickerling, Monday, 29th March 2021 - The leaking of draft changes to the NDIS strikes a blow not just to those potentially affected, but at the very heart of what could, and should, be a life and society-changing scheme,…

Leaked NDIS plan sparks anger among disability groups

Luke Michael, Monday, 29th March 2021 - But the Morrison government says the leaked plan is just “one of 78 drafts” being considered Disability advocates have slammed proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance…

‘We know it’s bullsh*t’: Advocates say independent assessments will be a disaster for NDIS participants

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 2nd March 2021 - “These changes have a real danger of changing the nature of the NDIS and the idea of what the NDIS was intentionally meant to be” With independent assessments soon to become compulsory…

Specialist disability accommodation – Pipeline of supply

Di Winkler, Thursday, 14th January 2021 - People with high or complex disability support needs have traditionally had extremely limited options when it comes to finding somewhere to live. The growing specialist disability…

Social sector withstands a year like no other, with a few wins along the way – 2020 in review

Luke Michael, Monday, 21st December 2020 - As a turbulent-filled year comes to a close, Luke Michael reflects on the sector-defining moments of 2020. What a year 2020 has been. No one could have predicted how much the year …