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PWDA want to seek the truth behind FOI revelations and NDIA actions
Media Release: PWDA seek truth behind FOI revelations and NDIA actions People with Disabi People with Disability Australia (PWDA) is...

Jonathan Shar
4 days ago1 min read


Unleashing the Power of Pride: Celebrate Disability Pride Month with Joy and Inspiration
Disability Pride Month offers more than just awareness; it’s a celebration that honors the vibrant identities, cultures, and...

Jonathan Shar
4 days ago5 min read


"Sent Up the Creek Without a Paddle": Rural Communities Struggle as NDIS Funding Slashed
"It seems common sense is being throw out with the bathwater following the latest NDIS price changes as regional service funding is cut....

Jonathan Shar
Jul 33 min read


Autism Awareness Australia Welcomes Grattan Institute’s Call for NDIS Rebalance
Sydney, Monday 30 June 2025: Autism Awareness Australia has today welcomed the release of the Grattan Institute’s report, Saving the...

Jonathan Shar
Jun 301 min read


Productivity Commission interim report confirms mental health system is failing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia (Gayaa Dhuwi) welcomes the candid assessment of a fragmented and failing system in the Productivity...

Jonathan Shar
Jun 263 min read
Infosys and the Mental Health Foundation Australia Launch ‘Supportive Mind’ App to Boost Mental Health
Melbourne, Australia – 26 June 2025: Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting,...

Jonathan Shar
Jun 262 min read


From dyslexia diagnosis to Doctorate: New Territory teacher empowers students through mentoring
A childhood marked by undiagnosed dyslexia and learning struggles in Nigeria has inspired a new local teacher and recent Charles Darwin...

Jonathan Shar
Jun 262 min read


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
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