disability

Giving a voice to people with intellectual disabilities

31 Aug 2020

My work is very much focused on contributing to bettering the lives of people living with a disability, says UNSW’s Professor Iva Strnadová.

'I'm scared': parents of children with disability struggle to get the basics during coronavirus

29 May 2020

New research shows almost 20% of families caring for children with special needs were unable to buy essential medication during coronavirus.

Human rights under threat from COVID-19? Concerns raised over disability and ethical decision-making

16 Apr 2020

Human rights need to be protected during the coronavirus pandemic, leading academics say.

People with a disability are more likely to die from coronavirus – but we can reduce this risk

27 Mar 2020

The government has made several announcements to safeguard aged care residents and those in hospitals, but we're yet to see the same attention paid to the one in five Australians with a disability.

Support for vulnerable reaches new low, survey finds.

COVID-19: Survey shows support for vulnerable reaches new low

20 Mar 2020

A UNSW survey shows community services are already struggling with demand.

Inclusion is key to normalising disability

03 Dec 2019

Introducing inclusion at an early age helps everyone better understand disability and reduce discrimination, says UNSW's Rosemary Kayess.

Creating and being seen: new projects focus on the rights of artists with disabilities

25 Oct 2019

In a Sydney community centre, a group of artists with and without disabilities are showing how creativity can connect us all.

Disability Innovation Institute at UNSW introduces new director

08 Oct 2019

Bioethics Professor Jackie Leach Scully will head the Institute to be at the forefront of disability innovation through thought leadership and knowledge exchange.

Women, rural and disadvantaged Australians may be missing out on care in the NDIS

12 Jul 2019

If you're poor, female, or live in rural Australia, you're less likely to access the NDIS or get as much bang for your buck.

Here's what needs to happen to get the NDIS back on track

30 May 2019

The government now has a dedicated NDIS minister. Here are the four key areas of the scheme that need attention.

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