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First Aus-NZ clinical guidance developed for people living with multiple sclerosis
The first clinical consensus statement for managing multiple sclerosis (MS) in Australia and New Zealand has been released, and will help...

Jonathan Shar
Feb 102 min read


Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs and Swysh team up to deliver PAW-sonalised Valentine's Day messages from adorable Seeing Eye Dogs puppies
This Valentine’s Day, Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs is teaming up with personalised video service, Swysh, to spread the puppy love...

Jonathan Shar
Feb 102 min read


New app set to revolutionise safe dating and friendship for people with disabilities
For Melbourne man Ryan Woods - having accessible digital tools to connect with people is something he has always wanted. Ryan, 48, has...

Jonathan Shar
Feb 72 min read


Investing to promote higher quality supports for NDIS participants
Ensuring every NDIS participant has access to the highest quality supports will be the focus of two new pilots to commence this year....

Jonathan Shar
Feb 62 min read


ACOSS welcomes Ombudsman investigation into Targeted Compliance Framework and income support cancellations
ACOSS has welcomed the Commonwealth Ombudsman’s investigation into serious issues with the Targeted Compliance Framework with a focus on...

Jonathan Shar
Feb 41 min read
Media accountability: people living with mental health challenges and the stigma and discrimination they experience
In Australia, the relationship between mental ill health and risk to the community is often misunderstood. The three NSW peak bodies...

Jonathan Shar
Feb 33 min read


Supporting young children with disability or developmental concerns
The Albanese Labor Government is extending the National Early Childhood Program (NECP) to support young children with disability or...

Jonathan Shar
Feb 22 min read


Joint statement on Australian state, territory and local government response to the launch of the updated Australia’s Disability Strategy
The Australian Federal Government, all state and territory governments and the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA), have today...

Jonathan Shar
Jan 302 min read


Updated Australia’s Disability Strategy to improve the lives of people
All governments have reaffirmed their commitment to building a more inclusive Australia, where all people with disability can participate...

Jonathan Shar
Jan 302 min read


PWDA Condemns Queensland Government's Trans Health Ban
People with Disability Australia (PWDA), the national peak representing LGBTQIA+ people with disability, condemns the Queensland...

Jonathan Shar
Jan 292 min read


Centre of Excellence to shape the future of disability employment
The Albanese Labor Government is committed to an inclusive Australia where everybody has the opportunity for secure, fairly paid work –...

Jonathan Shar
Jan 282 min read
New apprenticeship review shows need for disability and aged care incentives
The Health Services Union (HSU) has called for the federal government to provide targeted funding for 10,000 new aged care and disability...

Jonathan Shar
Jan 241 min read
Carers NSW highlights need to address barriers to critical services amid growing mental health workforce crisis
Carers NSW has raised serious concerns about the impacts for family and friend carers of reduced access to affordable psychiatry services...

Jonathan Shar
Jan 233 min read
SANE alarmed but not surprised to see mass resignation of NSW Psychiatrists
The resignation of public sector psychiatrists in NSW is a serious threat to the state's mental health system, with devastating...

Jonathan Shar
Jan 232 min read


NSW MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS - INVESTMENT CRITICAL NOW
The looming resignation of over 200 psychiatrists in the NSW public health system on top of 140 vacant psychiatrist positions reflects...

Jonathan Shar
Jan 172 min read


PWDA Congratulates Minister Rishworth and Assisting Minister Dr Aly On Their Appointments
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) congratulates Amanda Rishworth on their appointment as Minister for the National Disability...

Jonathan Shar
Jan 162 min read


New Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme
Today, the Prime Minister has announced that I will take on the role of Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme following...

Jonathan Shar
Jan 162 min read


ADHD reform more urgent in NSW with psychiatrists' workforce crisis
The Royal Australian College of GPs is urging the New South Wales Government to prioritise reforms to improve access to support and...

Jonathan Shar
Jan 162 min read
People with disability lead independent advice on NDIS reform
The Australian Government has today announced the appointment of El Gibbs and Dougie Herd as the two co-chairs of the newly formed NDIS...

Jonathan Shar
Jan 163 min read


National Autism Strategy Welcome, Success Relies on Future Action and Funding
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) has welcomed the release of the Australian Government’s National Autism Strategy and its...

Jonathan Shar
Jan 142 min read
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