The Latest Breaking News from Disability

99 per cent of rentals out of reach for Australians on disability pension, royal commission hears

Less than 1 per cent of rental properties in Australia are affordable for people on the disability pension, the royal commission into disability hears.

ABC News · Aug 30, 2022

People of State Pension age can quickly check if they qualify for up to £600 energy bill help

Eligible pensioner households will receive an extra £300 on top of Winter Fuel Payments this year.

Daily Record · Aug 30, 2022

Boost your income before October energy price hike by checking for extra benefits and discounts

To combat the cost of living crisis make sure you are maximising your income and not missing out.

Daily Record · Aug 30, 2022

Day of joy, celebration for differently-abled couples at a mass wedding in Udaipur

Most of the couples, hailing from Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, underwent free disability corrective surgery at the Narayan Seva Sansthan hospital

The Hindu · Aug 30, 2022

New Royal South Street showcase brings disability focus to Ballarat stage

Royal South Street has been running for more than 130 years, but this year is the first time people of all abilities have been included explicitly. Watch the heartwarming video.

ABC News · Aug 30, 2022

Disability advocates calling for pensioners to re-enter workforce amid worker shortages

A mental health and disability support agency is desperately trying to fill 150 staff vacancies across regional Queensland as 1,000 hours of support work goes unallocated every week.

ABC News · Aug 29, 2022

Energy crisis: How much will your bills rise and how to get financial help

The energy price cap is rising by 80 per cent in October - Here is how much your energy bills will rise if you pay either by Direct Debit, Prepayment or standard credit.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 29, 2022

Centrelink seizes $13,000 of jobseeker’s compensation after work for the dole injury

Mick Smart says ‘catastrophic’ back injury destroyed his life as he now battles to receive a disability support pension

The Guardian - AU · Aug 29, 2022

DWP shares new update for 6m people due £150 disability cost of living payment this month

People claiming certain health benefits will receive the one-off payment automatically.

Daily Record · Aug 29, 2022

DWP update as PIP replaced in Scotland nationwide with new ADP benefit

Starting August 29, Personal Independence Payment has been replaced with the new Adult Disability Payment benefit for all new claims in Scotland — here's what you need to know

Glasgow Live · Aug 29, 2022