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The disability royal commission delivers its findings today. We must all listen to end violence, abuse and neglect

28 Sep 2023

The disability royal commission has heard from thousands of people with disability and their families. But the response must involve everyone.

Young woman in a wheelchair on the shore of a rocky beach

'I want to get bogged at a beach in my wheelchair and know people will help'. Micheline Lee on the way forward for the NDIS

27 Sep 2023

The new Quarterly Essay weaves personal history and detailed policy analysis, examining the unintended consequences of the NDIS, and how we can best realise the scheme’s original intent.

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Back-to-the-office push could reverse gains for people with disability

25 Jul 2023

Avoiding the office commute is just one reason why working from home suits many workers with disability better. Employers need to take a nuanced approach to workplace flexibility.

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The NDIS is set for a reboot but we also need to reform disability services outside the scheme

20 Apr 2023

If people with disability can’t access the NDIS, they’re often left without any services or supports. This needs to change.

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Part-time work is valuable to people with disability – but full time is more likely to attract government support

29 Mar 2023

Our analysis of part-time work and its impact on wellbeing shows getting more people with disability into employment could save millions in health-care costs.

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Inclusion means everyone: five disability attitude shifts to end violence, abuse and neglect

08 Mar 2023

When we value and respect people with disability, they are less likely to be subjected to harm.

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Kids on the autism spectrum experience more bullying

10 Jun 2022

A new study has found autism is the top risk factor for bullying among all neurodiversities.

With a return to Labor government, it’s time for an NDIS 'reset'

01 Jun 2022

The short-term NDIS priorities for the new government are to rebuild trust and restore it to its original intention.

Middle age woman sitting on bed clutches at back in apparent pain

One in three chronic pain sufferers have difficulty getting ongoing opioid prescriptions

13 May 2022

Measures to curb growing rates of opioid use are also making it difficult for people with long-term, chronic pain to get ongoing prescriptions.

Two women wearing medical facemasks, one providing support as the other struggles with respiratory discomfort

Masks, RATs and clean air: how people with disability can protect themselves from COVID

24 Feb 2022

While public health measures in schools and hospitals aim to reduce COVID transmission, people with disability who have support workers in their homes have largely been forgotten.

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