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A new political rift is brewing in Australia over disability funding — with senior bureaucrats warning Labor ministers not to “listen too closely” to disability advocacy groups who say cuts and slowed growth are hurting vulnerable Australians. The leaked advice, reported by The Australian, shows a stark disconnect between government cost-cutting pressures and the reality […]

Millions of South Africans rely on SASSA’s disability grants as a vital source of income — and knowing exactly when and how much is coming makes all the difference. For August 2025, here’s what you need to know: By The Citizen SASSA urges beneficiaries to withdraw their funds when needed — there’s no need to

Union members in Cumbria have launched a fresh wave of protests against proposed funding cuts that could strip away vital workplace support for disabled employees. The demonstration, organised by Unison and local disability advocates, highlights the potential impact of scaling back Access to Work provisions — the government scheme that helps people with disabilities get

Australia’s life insurance market is forecast to grow by just 1.7% this year — raising fresh questions about whether disability cover is keeping pace with rising living costs and the real needs of policyholders. According to new data released by GlobalData, the country’s total life insurance premium income is expected to reach AUD 59.5 billion

The UK government has narrowly avoided a major backbench rebellion over its controversial plans to overhaul disability benefits — but critics say serious questions about fairness and real-life impact remain unanswered. At the heart of the debate are proposed changes to Personal Independence Payments (PIP), which support millions of disabled people with daily living and

A new report warns that the real cost of workplace disability isn’t just who’s off sick — but how long they’re gone. According to recent research highlighted in Canadian HR Reporter, the biggest challenge facing employers today is the growing impact of chronic conditions that lead to longer, more complex disability claims. By Stacy Thomas

Stigma and bias remain some of the biggest barriers faced by people with learning disabilities — and too often, it’s felt most acutely in healthcare settings. By Joanne Blair and Shannon Porter – Nursing Times A new spotlight from the UK’s Nursing Times highlights why supporting nurses to better understand and challenge stigma is so

Across the UK, the Department for Work & Pensions’ recent reversal on disability benefit cuts has created a £4.8 billion shortfall in the current budget—and questions are now swirling about how this fiscal gap will be filled. By Jade Wright – The Herald What Happened: Why It Matters for Disability Connect: Political & Fiscal Fallout: What

A growing number of UK Labour MPs are voicing strong opposition to party leader Keir Starmer’s controversial plans for tighter disability benefit rules, warning that the rushed approach could have devastating effects on vulnerable people. By Xander Elliards – The National Several MPs have publicly criticised the proposed cuts, saying they risk repeating the same

Autism Awareness Australia has welcomed a bold new report from the Grattan Institute calling for an urgent “rebalance” of Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to ensure sustainability and fairness for all. By Medianet The respected think tank’s report highlights how skyrocketing costs and access inequities risk undermining the long-term success of the NDIS —