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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.

People protesting for support of NDIS

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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Women make up half the disability population but just over a third of NDIS recipients

02 Feb 2022

While men and women experience disability at similar rates, men are more likely to be diagnosed with disabilities more readily supported by the NDIS.

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Relying on vaccination from December isn't enough. Here's what we need for freedom

30 Sep 2021

There are five groups in our community who are vulnerable under our current reopening plan. Here are the things we should do to help protect them.

Teenage girl in wheelchair using a laptop next to her mother

Children with disability are prioritised, but struggle to get a vaccine appointment

30 Sep 2021

In a new survey, almost two-thirds of parents reported having trouble securing a vaccination for their child or children with disability.

A woman receives a vaccine at an Aboriginal Medical Service Centre

Opening up when 80 per cent of eligible adults are vaccinated won't be 'safe' for all Australians

31 Aug 2021

It’s simply not “safe” for many Australians to come out of Scott Morrison’s proverbial cave until vaccination rates increase.

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