Disability
Disability vulnerability to COVID-19
The news that another NSW disability care home has a case of COVID-19 once again has highlighted the vulnerability of......
Group home falls victim to vax lag
Three of five residents at a group home for people with a disability have contracted COVID-19. The virus was passed......
Advocates watching closely potential changes to NDIS
The National Disability Insurance Scheme is back in the spotlight thanks to the proposed changes by the Federal government. Greens......
Ministers due to meet on proposed NDIS changes
Disability advocates are closely watching as Federal, State and Territory Ministers meet to discuss the future of the NDIS. Among......
Keeping an eye out – Part 2
Previously, The Wire spoke to disability public advocates about what the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of......
COVID outbreak in Victoria and People with Disability
Just last week it was revealed that people with disability, in group homes in particular, had been virtually ignored during......
COVID vaccination rollout failing disabled people
This week it was revealed that less than 1000 disabled people Australia-wide have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Greens Senator, Jordon......
Bill Shorten on the NDIS
Bill Shorten on the NDIS Labor MP, Bill Shorten, is Shadow Minister for the NDIS and one of the architects......
Gender lens on Budget shows crucial funds missing
In a bid to repair their relationship with the women of Australia, the Federal Government is committing $3.4 billion to......
NDIS independent review not so independent after all
The independence of a 2019 independent review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme was cast in doubt earlier this week......