Thriving Kids aims to 'mainstream' disability support State and federal governments have struck a new deal to reduce the sky-high cost of the NDIS while better supporting young people with mild disabilities. AAP · Feb 3
Jetstar's Proactive Approach to Customer Service: Acknowledging Mistakes and Enhancing Experience In response to recent discussions surrounding Jetstar's handling of a name change request for a support worker of an individual with a disability, it's important to note the steps Jetstar is taking towards improving customer service and accessibility. While the situation faced by Rohan Eastley highlighted challenges in their existing… inkl · Feb 1
Over half of DWP disability assessors quit in a year over feeling ‘despised’ Department for Work and Pensions reveals that health professions are leaving profession in droves The Independent UK · Jan 30
The government has promised a $25 billion boost to hospital funding – but only hints at real reform Federal and state governments have finally resolved their long-running standoff on public hospital funding. The Conversation · Jan 30
‘A disaster for disabled people’: Shabana Mahmood urged not to scrap recording of non-crime hate incidents Home secretary confirmed this week that police in England and Wales would be scrapping category in its current form The Guardian - UK · Jan 29
Parents in England fear losing support for disabled children due to Send reforms Survey by disability charity finds 45% of parents of children with complex needs ‘worried support will be taken away’ The Guardian - UK · Jan 29
3 Ways the New Social Security Rules Could Impact Middle Class Learn how new Social Security rules could affect middle-class retirees and workers, from reduced benefits to shifting filing strategies. GOBankingRates · Jan 28
Why Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Are Different for Everyone: The Unpredictable Truth About MS Disease Why do multiple sclerosis symptoms vary widely? Learn how MS disease causes unpredictable neurological symptoms through lesion location, immune response, disease type, and individual triggers. Medical Daily · Jan 26
58 Times People Were So Smart It Was Borderline Creepy You get smart. Then you get uncomfortably smart. That rare, off-the-charts, stop-everyone-in-their-tracks type of intelligence that is both a wonder and a ‘WTH?!’ to witness. From a guy who struggled to read but taught himself college chemistry from a textbook in one evening, to a child with an intellectual disability… Bored Panda · Jan 26
Champions for women's health and equality honoured Gender equality, mental health, disability and women's health champions have been recognised in this year's Australia Day honours. AAP · Jan 25
How A VFX Artist’s Real-Life Experience With Disability Inspired Him To Make The Movie Paper Bag Plan The writer/director talks about his authentic gem. Cinemablend · Jan 23
John Knight obituary Disability campaigner at Leonard Cheshire whose mischievous personality brought a fresh perspective to the charity The Guardian - UK · Jan 22
Nationals meet after three frontbenchers resign – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jan 20
Going for gold – and the grassroots: how Loughborough University is levelling the playing field in para sport From the Paralympics to school PE, Loughborough’s expertise in sports tech and social research is widening accessibility for everyone The Guardian - UK · Jan 20
The Guardian - AU · Jan 20 NDIS tool to determine support not tested on variety of disability types – including diverse autism, experts warn Exclusive: Experts also alarmed ICAN tool – a three-hour interview – may be conducted by people with no allied health background
AAP · Jan 19 Disability care breaches prompt million-dollar fine The Federal Court has imposed a $1.1 million penalty on a disability not-for-profit for breaking reporting laws and failing to provide proper care.
The Conversation · Jan 18 Like Jane Eyre, I’ve been seen as unconventional and abnormal. I’m autistic – is she too? Nearly 200 years since Charlotte Brontë published Jane Eyre, her unconventional orphan Jane – with her intense emotions and sense of injustice – continues to captivate and intrigue readers.
The Conversation · Jan 16 Taking paracetamol in pregnancy doesn’t increase your baby’s risk of autism or ADHD – new review If you’ve been pregnant in the past few months, you may have faced a dilemma. You wake up with a fever, a pounding headache or back pain – and then pause. Is it safe to take paracetamol?
The Guardian - UK · Jan 16 Study debunks Trump claim that paracetamol causes autism Taking drug in pregnancy does not raise chances of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability, ‘gold standard’ review finds
The Independent UK · Jan 16 Woman with disability sues Florida over new law that allows pregnant women to park in accessible spaces The law was passed in 2025 as part of a broad transportation bill that had unanimous support in the House and Senate
The Conversation · Jan 14 Nigeria’s 2027 election can set a model for disability inclusion. Here’s how Nigeria has built an impressive legal framework for disability rights. The challenge now is turning these commitments into consistent, lived realities for voters with disabilities. With elections in 2027, the country has an opportunity to show others what full electoral inclusion looks like.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 14 Scott’s sister says an unlikely champion saved his life. NDIS changes may stop others getting the same help Exclusive: After a $24,000 legal fight, Scott Clough won the disability support he needs. New appeal rules mean others may not have the same protection
The Guardian - UK · Jan 13 The Guardian view on long waits for disability benefits: the system should not push people closer to poverty Editorial: It takes a year for some personal independence payment claims to be processed, creating the perfect storm for vulnerable applicants
The Conversation · Jan 13 The academic study of politics is failing disabled people – with real-world consequences Diversity among students and researchers is a common goal across academia. This has been driven by a desire to increase opportunities for the historically marginalised in higher education – moving away from the straight, white and male personification of academia.
Evening Standard · Jan 10 Tube station rebrand for Heineken ad sparks accessibility concerns Disability charity warns 'Bakerl0.0' name changes could confuse vulnerable passengers