Disability Spotlight

At the first National Dialogue convention held at UNISA’s Pretoria campus, members of the disability sector voiced strong frustration. Delegates, including those from the Presidential Working Group on Disability, said they felt excluded from both the planning and leadership of the event. By Loyiso Sidimba – IOL Despite the inclusion of Miss South Africa 2024, […]

Head2Head Sensory Theatre, a charity providing theatre experiences for individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), has launched a new multi‑sensory drama, dance and musical theatre group called A Sense of Fun. By Jeff Newmond – Business Mole Designed for children aged 7–13 and young adults aged 14+, A Sense of Fun runs weekly

As South Africa marks Women’s Month with celebrations of trailblazers and leaders, the voices of women living with disabilities are still too often sidelined. Their stories reveal systemic barriers that block equal participation in the workplace and wider society. By The Good Things Guy One such voice is that of 27-year-old Lungi Mkwani from Kagiso,

The Northern Territory Government has launched a new Para Sport Unit within the NT Sports Academy, offering dedicated pathways for athletes with disabilities in Darwin—and across the Top End. Funded with $754,500 from the Australian Institute of Sport, and backed by NT Government and Paralympics Australia, this is the sixth Para‑sport hub nationally under the

Shaping a Fairer Future: Australians Invited to Help Reform Disability Discrimination Act The Australian Government is calling on people with disabilities, advocates, families, and the wider public to help reshape the country’s approach to disability rights. By health.gov.au In a landmark move, Federal Health and Aged Care Minister Mark Butler has launched a national consultation

A Plea for Dignity: South African with Disability Calls on President Ramaphosa for Urgent Action In a powerful open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa, a South African man living with a disability delivers a raw and deeply personal plea that exposes the harsh realities faced by the nation’s disabled citizens. By Seako Masibi – IOL

Major $5M Investment to Reduce Injuries Among Indigenous Children A groundbreaking $5 million investment is set to transform child safety outcomes in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia. The funding will power a large-scale study aimed at reducing injury rates — the leading cause of death and disability among Indigenous children. By The

Unlocking Potential: Shifting the Narrative on Disability in the Workplace Instead of viewing disability through a lens of limitations, we must reframe the conversation to focus on the abilities within disability. When companies take this approach, they uncover a rich, untapped pool of talent — individuals who bring resilience, innovation, and diverse perspectives to the

Educational support for students with disabilities—including extra exam assistance, rest breaks, and specialized accommodations—has surged across every Australian state and territory, a trend strongly linked to greater awareness around mental health and the expansion of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). By Paul Karp – Financial Review The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority reports