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WA Government releases details for GP ADHD diagnosis and prescribing
The first WA GPs to independently diagnose and manage ADHD will start providing this care in early 2026 following an initial period of...

Jonathan Shar
Jun 253 min read


Less bang for your buck - NSW Budget is missing key opportunities for everyone
We've crunched the numbers and can show that the financial cost of discrimination and exclusion is far higher than the costs associated...

Jonathan Shar
Jun 252 min read


Peak body pleas for more investment to address a mental health system in crisis
The NSW Government has once again failed to deliver the critical investment needed for community-managed mental health services, leaving...

Jonathan Shar
Jun 243 min read


Proposed NDIS travel allowance cuts, a blow to rural providers and people with a disability
The proposed changes to travel allowances for allied health providers under the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits 2025–26 raise...

Jonathan Shar
Jun 242 min read


Breaking Down Barriers: Enhancing Mental Health Support for Individuals with Disabilities in Disability Services
Introduction In today's society, the conversation surrounding mental health has gained significant traction, yet a critical intersection...

Jonathan Shar
Jun 244 min read
Exploring the Overlooked Link: Disability Rights and LGBTQ+ Advocacy in Australia
The intersection between disability rights and LGBTQ+ advocacy is a critical yet often overlooked area in Australia. As society continues...

Jonathan Shar
Jun 245 min read


Uncovering the Unspoken: Navigating Mental Health Stigma for Australians with Disabilities
Mental health stigma remains a pervasive issue that affects countless individuals, particularly for Australians with disabilities. Stigma...

Jonathan Shar
Jun 244 min read


TPB removes NDIS scammer from the tax profession
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) as an active participant in the Fraud Fusion Taskforce (FFT) has intensified its efforts to remove tax...

Jonathan Shar
Jun 242 min read


STEPS Welcomes Cassie Stanley as New Chief Executive Officer
STEPS is pleased to announce the appointment of Cassie Stanley as its new Chief Executive Officer. After years of leading and managing...

Jonathan Shar
Jun 232 min read


Leading Deafblind organisations call for a standardised level of care among growing fears for patient safety and wellbeing
This Deafblind Awareness week (June 23 to June 29), leading Deafblind service, advocacy and community organisations are urgently asking...

Jonathan Shar
Jun 233 min read


Autism Awareness Australia and TAFE NSW launch new online autism course to support uplift of early childhood educators across NSW
In a collaboration to help strengthen, support and deliver professional development opportunities for NSW early childhood education and...

Jonathan Shar
Jun 172 min read


NDIS - The Drama - The Outcry - The Controversy - The Reality - National Advocates Call for Australians to Keep it Real
National Advocates are calling on all Australian’s and our leaders to keep it real in terms of planning, codesign, legislative changes...

Jonathan Shar
Jun 175 min read


Leading Deafblind groups yarn bomb pollies to raise awareness on deafblind patient safety and care
A head of Deafblind Awareness Week (June 23 to June 29), a group of deafblind Australians, service, community and research organisations...

Jonathan Shar
Jun 161 min read
No relief for OTs: NDIS price freeze enters seventh year with services at breaking point
In its Annual Pricing Review handed down today, the NDIA has frozen pricing for occupational therapy services for the sixth time in a...

Jonathan Shar
Jun 112 min read


Helping Neurodivergent Children Build Friendships: Free LiveBig Webinar Offers Practical Guidance for Parents and Educators
For neurodivergent children, making friends and navigating social situations isn’t always easy—but the right support can make a world of...

Jonathan Shar
Jun 112 min read


National Assistance Card expanded to support Autistic Australians
The National Assistance Card now helps Autistic people across Australia, a big step toward improving accessibility in services and our...

Jonathan Shar
Jun 102 min read


Misinformation or Misinformed? Psychiatrists slam false claims from NSW Mental Health Minister
ASMOF – The Doctors Union has condemned NSW Minister for Mental Health Rose Jackson for making a series of false and misleading claims...

Jonathan Shar
Jun 53 min read


Community-based dance program aims to boost outcomes for Autistic children
A first of its kind trial is aiming to recruit children aged between 7 and 12 with a pre-existing formal Autism diagnosis, living in...

Jonathan Shar
Jun 53 min read


Creating Calm: Behaviour Support for Managing School Stress
As the school year progresses, more families and carers, are turning to tailored support to help neurodivergent children manage their...

Jonathan Shar
Jun 32 min read


Minimum wage rise will help health, aged care and disability workers: HSU
The Health Services Union (HSU) has welcomed the minimum wage rise, which will provide critical cost-of-living relief for health, aged...

Jonathan Shar
Jun 32 min read
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