We interviewed people living with disability before and after they moved into purpose-built housing that fosters independence. The change for them was profound and cost-saving.
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Some NDIS participants have been unable to find support workers to help them with their daily living. The government needs to do more to attract disability workers.
Navigating the NDIS can be a bureaucratic nightmare for participants. Labor has pledged to review the system if elected.
People with intellectual disability told us they want better transport, employment and better maintained public toilets and pedestrian crossings. But many said their opinions were rarely sought.
Bruce Willis’ family today revealed he has been diagnosed with aphasia. So what actually is aphasia and why haven’t we heard of it before?
Reports of cuts to NDIS packages have been confirmed with an average drop of 4% across participants.
Disabled single mother Shakira Hussein reflects on her secret weapon against adversity. Adalya, her ‘excessively mature’ daughter, appointed herself her mother’s carer and fierce protector from age 9.
The flood will exacerbate the housing crisis for people with disability and their carers. Here’s why – and six steps governments could take now.
By adulthood, ADHD symptoms may be more internalised but they can also cause grown up problems.
Without a diagnosis, girls might experience social difficulties and traumatic situations – and grow into women who blame themselves.
While men and women experience disability at similar rates, men are more likely to be diagnosed with disabilities that are more straightforward to gain access to the NDIS for.
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Professor, Public Service Research, UNSW Sydney
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Bennett Chair of Autism, Telethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia
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Adjunct Associate Professor, Living with Disability Research Centre, La Trobe University
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Professor of Disability and Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne
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Professor, Director, Griffith Inclusive Futures, Griffith University, Griffith University
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Research Fellow Dignity Project, Griffith University
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Psychologist and Research Associate in the Department of Paediatrics, Monash University
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Research Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of South Australia
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Senior Lecturer, Brain Mind Centre Nepean, University of Sydney
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Financial Markets Foundation Chair of Developmental Mental Health, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor, Rehabilitation, Ageing and Independent Living Research Centre and Occupational Therapy Department, School of Primary and Allied Healthcare, Monash University
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Senior Research Fellow, La Trobe University
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PhD Candidate, Australian Dysautonomia and Arrhythmia Research Collaborative, University of Adelaide
