Paralympic debutant Rizzo has a need for speed Sam Rizzo has the chance to cement himself as a familiar face for Australians as the wheelchair racer gears up for his Paralympic debut. AAP · Aug 30, 2024
'Shonky' NDIS providers put on notice following review Bill Shorten has issued a warning to NDIS providers looking to make a quick profit off the scheme following the handing down of a landmark review. AAP · Dec 7, 2023
Ella, Beachley official Legends in Sport Hall of Fame Seven-time world champion surfer Layne Beachley and former Wallabies captain Mark Ella have been elevated to Legend status in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame. AAP · Oct 16, 2023
Football greats, Olympic champions to join Hall Of Fame The new Sport Australia Hall Of Fame inductees feature Johnathan Thurston, Tim Cahill, Lydia Lassila and Kurt Fearnley ahead of the annual function on Oct 16. AAP · Oct 4, 2023
Families, carers, participants speak up as NDIS review heads to Newcastle 'Real change is necessary ... the NDIS is not working for everyone.' Newcastle Herald · Aug 22, 2023
Politics with Michelle Grattan: NDIA chair Kurt Fearnley on 'fundamental' reform of the disability scheme The federal government is trying to contain the exploding cost of the landmark National Disability Insurance Scheme – especially difficult given the fears of vulnerable people who rely on it. The Conversation · May 3, 2023
NDIS head promises to protect vulnerable amid cost cap Australian governments are working to make the NDIS more sustainable as spending on the scheme is on track to overtake Medicare by the middle of the decade. The New Daily · May 1, 2023
Paralympian Kurt Fearnley and his wife Sheridan welcome twins Gold medallist Kurt Fearnley and his wife Sheridan have welcomed twins Margaret and Lillian into the fold. Newcastle Herald · Mar 22, 2023
Kurt Fearnley joins Back Roads to explore gold-rush town Tennant Creek where locals strive for bright future Back Roads guest presenter Kurt Fearnley journeys into Australia's last gold-rush town to meet locals determined to improve things for the next generation. ABC News · Feb 12, 2023
Two runners making their NYC marathon debuts end up racing to the top Evans Chebet and Sharon Lokedi won the men's and women's races respectively. It was Lokedi's first-ever marathon. WEKU · Nov 6, 2022
Lokedi of Kenya wins NYC Marathon women's race in her debut Sharon Lokedi of Kenya has won the New York City Marathon women’s race in her debut at the event The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2022
NDIS review must be wide-ranging and independent, given Labor's role in creating the disability scheme NDIS review must ask hard questions Newcastle Herald · Oct 19, 2022
NDIS forecast to cost extra $8.8bn over estimates as Shorten announces independent review Labor blames Coalition neglect and promises review will not be about cost-cutting, despite escalating costs The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2022
Put lived experience at NDIS heart: Alcott Dylan Alcott has handed a report into NDIS participation to the government, saying he's excited people with disabilities will be at the forefront of the scheme. AAP · Oct 3, 2022
The Conversation · Sep 27, 2022 A disabled NDIA chair is a great first move in the NDIS reset. Here's what should happen next The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has a new chair and for the first time it is a disabled person – former paralympian Kurt Fearnley. His appointment, along with that of two new directors, Graeme Innes (former disability discrimination commissioner) and Maryanne Diamond (Australian Network on Disability board member), brings…
Pedestrian.tv · Sep 26, 2022 Fuck Yeah: The NDIA Now Has Five People With Disabilities On Its Board, Making History A huge win for representation.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 26, 2022 New NDIA chair Kurt Fearnley says participants must be able to ‘see themselves’ in the agency The three-time Paralympic gold medallist says ‘trust with the organisation itself is a visceral thing’
AAP · Sep 26, 2022 Paralympian to chair disability board The National Disability Insurance Agency has a person with a disability as its chair for the first time, with Paralympian Kurt Fearnley named in the role.
ABC News · Jun 29, 2022 Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott urges young people with disabilities to 'be proud' Dylan Alcott is determined to not waste a moment of his time as Australian of the Year. He is asking Australians to focus not just on issues like accessibility for people with disabilities, but also genuine and sincere inclusion.
AAP · May 18, 2022 NRL greats count sheep for a good cause NRL legend Royce Simmons is walking 300km from Gooloogong to Sydney to raise money for dementia research and treatment after a diagnosis last year.