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Australia launched a new Australian Disability Strategy
Today is International Day of People with Disabilities to raise awareness about inclusion, and celebrate their achievements. To mark the......
NDIS benefits the economy
The NDIS’ impact on the economy labelled as ‘significant’ finds new report, with the new modelling showing a $2.25 benefit......
Top Honours for mental health advocates
The 2021 Australian Mental Health Prize has been awarded this year to two winners who have amplified mental health advocacy......
NDIS gave back $52 billion to the economy last financial year
A new report commissioned by National Disability Services and produced by think tank PerCapita, shows the NDIS gives back $2.25......
Care for our carers
Becoming a carer is usually a choice people do not choose to make. 30 per cent of Australians are currently......
Concerns of Australians with disability on vaccine elegibility are on the rise
Despite people with disability and underlying conditions being part of the top priority group in obtaining the COVID-19 vaccine, the......
National Disability Insurance Scheme: Time For Reform?
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has heralded significant increases in the funding of disability support in Australia. In regional......
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......
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......
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......