Disability Spotlight

On Women’s Day, the story of Sinikiwe Kademauka stands as a powerful reminder of women’s resilience and leadership in the face of adversity. By Azriel Chimeno – MSN Born in rural Rusape, Zimbabwe, Kademauka experienced rejection and stigma from an early age due to her disability. Instead of being silenced, she channelled those challenges into […]

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

Rural and remote communities across Australia are hit hardest by NDIS funding cuts, leaving many without the disability support they need. Services are closing, workers are overwhelmed, and families are travelling hundreds of kilometres for help—or simply going without. By Disability Support Guide Disability advocate River Night says the situation has reached crisis point. He

SASSA confirms the August 2025 social grant payment schedule and urges all beneficiaries to update their personal details to avoid delays or failed payments. By Alex News Payments begin on Tuesday, 5 August with the Older Persons Grant, followed by the Disability Grant on Wednesday, 6 August, and all remaining grants from Thursday, 7 August.

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

OCS Partners with Scope to Maintain Momentum Beyond Pride Month In celebration of Disability Pride Month, facilities services provider OCS has teamed up with disability equality charity Scope, translating awareness into action with real-world inclusion initiatives. By OCS What OCS Is Doing Differently Sustaining Inclusion through Action Rather than limiting access to a single month,

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