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NDIS participants, families and lawyers allege breaches of NDIA's model litigant obligations

The NDIA and its legal representatives have been accused of systemically breaching the statutory obligation for Commonwealth organisations to be model litigants.

ABC News

The disability royal commission heard shocking evidence of abuse in public spaces this week. These were just some of the stories

The disability royal commission this week examined the abuse and harassment of people with disability in public places. These were some of the most shocking stories.

ABC News

Cold Weather Payments worth £25 return next month - how the scheme works explained

A scheme from the DWP called Cold Weather Payments kicks in next month, and means people on benefits in areas with freezing temperatures are in line for automatic payouts

Daily Mirror

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New DWP update for people still waiting for £150 or £326 cost of living payment

Eligible claimants still waiting on a disability or means-tested payment can report it missing online.

Daily Record

13 ways to boost income by up to £3,000 before Christmas as bills soar

Many people mistakenly believe there is a stigma attached to claiming benefits, but it’s worthwhile noting that an estimated £15 billion state support from the DWP went unclaimed in 2021.

Glasgow Live

Newcastle health insurer NIB's plan to build a chain of NDIS plan providers

NIB moves into the NDIS

Newcastle Herald

Boost for care workers in Real Living Wage push in Trafford

100pc of homecare providers now pay £10.90 an hour

Manchester Evening News

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DWP £10 bonus payments set to be paid for people on certain benefits before Christmas

Check out if you're eligible for the one-off £10 Christmas payment

Nottingham Post

All cost of living, one-off lump sums and winter heating payments worth over £1,850 due before Christmas

The three types of payments, worth more than £37 billion in UK Government support, are aimed at helping households on a low income, people claiming disability benefits and those over State Pension age.

Glasgow Live

Online victims still shoulder abuse burden

A disability activist and writer has called for the eSafety commissioner to do more to stop online abuse towards Australians with disabilities.

AAP

Disability rights workshop helps Riverland youth explore advocacy and community

For Jasmine Edson, advocating for her needs has usually been a solo affair, but now she feels comfortable to ask support networks for help.

ABC News

The constant abuse and harassment from non-disabled people isn’t changing – in fact it’s getting even worse

When I was younger, I would shout back at the public repudiation of my body. But I am tired now, and don’t have as much energy to continue to fight

The Guardian - AU

Climate change hits some of us much harder than others – but affected groups are fighting back

All around us, climate change is worsening existing disadvantage. In Australia, we need only look to low-income households hit harder by rising energy and fuel prices, and flood responses in northern New South Wales overlooking the needs of people with disability.

The Conversation

Doing away with COVID isolation rules means increased isolation and risks for people with disability

Mandatory isolation rules for people with COVID end today. Pandemic leave disaster payments will also cease for all workers except casual workers employed in aged care, disability, hospitals, Indigenous health services and hospitals.

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The Canberra Times

'I'm terrified': the end of COVID-19 isolation is not being welcomed by everyone

The last of the remaining public health restrictions against COVID-19 have been dropped.

Reason

No Pseudonymity in Doctor's Disability Law Case

From Judge Dan Polster's opinion today in Koe v. Univ. Hospitals Health Sys., Inc. (N.D. Ohio): Plaintiff states that he was a resident physician in the Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center residency program beginning in June 2019. He also states that he is a qualified individual with…

The Independent UK

A Katrina survivor with a disability tells her story

Karen Nix tells her story of surviving hurricanes Katrina and Ida while living with cerebral palsy

Daily Record

13 ways to boost your income by up to £3,000 before the year ends

Quickly check if you qualify for benefits, a Council Tax Reduction or a TV licence discount.

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Bristol Post

DWP gives update on £150 cost of living payment for those with disabilities

Those who have not received the payment have been advised to act

The Independent UK

People with disabilities left out of climate planning

Over a billion people in the world are living with a disability, according to the World Health Organization

Daily Record

West Lothian swimmer Laura makes a splash at volunteering awards

Laura was named Young Volunteer of the Year 2022 at the sportscotland Coaching, Officiating and Volunteering (COV) Awards

Daily Mirror

DWP: Thousands of people missing out on £3,600 yearly payment - plus Christmas bonus

Carer's Allowance is the main benefit for carers, currently paid at £69.70 a week. You may be eligible if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week and earn £132 or less a week after tax

Daily Record

Young people on PIP and DLA to receive £214 payment to help with energy bills from next month

Individual's under-19 receiving Adult or Child Disability Payment will also qualify for the winter heating support.

The Independent UK

Tucker Carlson laughs hysterically at ‘fake poet’ Amanda Gorman, mocks Greta Thunberg’s disability

Carlson says Democrats are using ‘disabled’ and ‘incompetent’ people as assets

The Canberra Times

Airport reviews disability screening after incident with three-year-old

A father is outraged after his three-year-old was frisked by security staff.

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