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All the cost of living payments you will receive and when you will get them

A full round up of the various payments set to hit bank accounts to help with the living cost crisis

Liverpool Echo · Aug 8, 2022

Mental distress is much worse for people with disabilities, and many health professionals don't know how to help

It’s no secret COVID is having a drastic impact on people’s wellbeing, and has worsened an already a rising trend in mental health problems. The Australian Institute for Health and Welfare’s latest figures indicate some of our most vulnerable are struggling even more than most.

The Conversation · Aug 8, 2022

Disability advocates call for better support for people in rural, regional and remote NSW

Pauline Follett, who lives with cerebral lupus, has had two National Disability Insurance Scheme applications rejected within three years. According to a Disability Advocacy NSW report, people in remote areas of NSW face challenges in providing the evidence required.

ABC News · Aug 7, 2022

Nearly 300,000 Brits to miss out on Warm Home Discount support after sweeping changes

Changes to the government's Warm Home Discount scheme mean those claiming disability benefits are no longer able to claim a rebate this winter ahead of huge rises in energy bill costs

Daily Mirror · Aug 6, 2022

Programme to work with artists and managers to diversify music industry

Under the new Disability Empowerment Programme by Harbourside Artist Management, rising artist TU3SDAY (Jae Tallawah) has released their first full four-track EP

Bristol Post · Aug 6, 2022

Explained | The protections for passengers with a disability on flights and the latest amendment

The rules governing air travel by persons with disabilities have been amended following the furore over IndiGo airlines’ treatment of a child with special needs

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2022

Townsville Marathon's first wheelchair racer shatters stigma and champions change

The Townsville Marathon is one of Australia's oldest, but until Damon Jaenke approached the organisers, they'd never considered creating a wheelchair category. The 30-year-old hopes it paves the way for other athletes with disability.

ABC News · Aug 6, 2022

What should the future of para sport look like at the Commonwealth Games?

While Birmingham 2022 is celebrating the largest para sport program in history, there's still a large gap between wealthy and developing nations. What should true integration look like?

ABC News · Aug 5, 2022

300,000 people on disability benefits to miss out on winter fuel help in shake-up

More people overall will be given the Warm Home Discount but recipients of some benefits will no longer be eligible

Wales Online · Aug 5, 2022

It can be a challenge to care for pets while living with disability, but one service is trying to fill the gap

Debbie Pragt lives with multiple sclerosis and sometimes struggles to walk, let alone care for her pets. She now gets help from a dedicated pet carer, and wants to see more people benefit from the service.

ABC News · Aug 5, 2022