Disability
New framework launched to combat violence against women with disabilities
Two in every three women with disabilities in Australia have experienced violence and disrespect since the age of 15. The......
Disability advocates are demanding equal access to sexual services
NDIS Minister, Bill Shorten, announced last week that sex work services will no longer be funded by the NDIS. It......
Neurodivergent entrepreneurs develop app to support others with ADHD
Two Canberra-based entrepreneurs have developed a new app to support people with ADHD in personal, professional and educational settings. The......
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten addresses community concerns
Last week, The Wire covered the reflections of Minister for NDIS Bill Shorten about the scheme and the changes ahead.......
Bill Shorten: disability community should embrace NDIS changes
Eleven years ago, then Prime Minister Julia Gillard introduced a bill to create the National Disability Insurance Scheme. But now,......
Disability discrimination in Immigration Law
The embattled immigration minister Andrew Giles, is being urged to reform laws that currently deny permanent residency to people living......
UNSW report highlights maltreatment of people with disabilities in detention
A new report released by UNSW has detailed the cruelty and maltreatment people with disabilities endure in detention centres. Compiling......
Pro-Adaptive Surfing Titles Kick off in Byron Bay
This year’s World Pro-Adaptive Surfing Titles have kicked off in Byron Bay. The four-day international competition comes ahead of the......
Beyond the tabletop: can D and D support social and emotional wellbeing?
Featuring across a range of pop culture, including hit series Stranger Things, the timeless tabletop game, Dungeons and Dragons celebrated......
Australians with disability face the housing crisis silently
A recent study from the Australian Institute of health and welfare reveals a concerning situation for people with disabilities, showing......