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Millions of South Africans relying on social support now have clarity on their next payments, with the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) confirming the official grant payment dates for July 2025. By Shirvaan Pather – The Citizen Older Persons Grants will be paid from Tuesday, 2 July, Disability Grants from Wednesday, 3 July, and […]

Mounting backlash is forcing UK government ministers into crisis talks as a growing number of Labour MPs rebel against proposed welfare reforms. The plans—widely criticised for disproportionately affecting people with disabilities and low-income families—have sparked alarm across both political and civil society circles. By PA News Agency At the heart of the dispute are measures

An alarming new report reveals that over 500,000 Australians are living with severe mental illness — many without the critical support they need. This includes individuals battling complex conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and chronic depression. By Sebastian Rosenberg – The Conversation Despite national funding and reforms, gaps in care continue to leave vulnerable

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has reaffirmed his government’s determination to press ahead with sweeping welfare reforms — a move that has sparked growing concern among disability advocates and a simmering rebellion from within his own Conservative Party. By PA News Agency The reforms, aimed at reducing the number of people deemed unfit to work,

Western Australia’s commitment to disability support has taken a major step forward with the finalisation of a renewed agreement safeguarding the long-term delivery of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) across the state. By The National Tribune The bilateral agreement between the WA Government and the Commonwealth ensures the continued provision of vital services for

Pride Month is in full swing around the world, and this year’s celebrations are sending a clear message — inclusion means everyone. Across Australia and beyond, LGBTQIA+ Pride events are becoming more accessible and disability-friendly, offering meaningful ways for people with disabilities to participate and be celebrated. By David McManus – Disability Support Guide While

In a landmark ruling, the Pretoria High Court has found that a South African micro-lender exploited social grant beneficiaries—many of whom are elderly and disabled—through unlawful loan deductions and interest charges. By Ohene Yaw Ampofo-Anti – Mail & Guardian The company, Moneyline Financial Services, was ordered to repay millions in illegal deductions made directly from

In a dramatic political move that has ignited national debate, UK Labour MP Rosie Duffield has resigned from her role as a government whip over proposed cuts to disability benefits—calling the policy a betrayal of the most vulnerable. By Kyriakos Petrakos – MSN Duffield’s resignation shines a spotlight on growing tensions within UK politics as

20 June 2024 – As the world marks World Refugee Day, millions are reminded of the resilience of displaced communities—but for refugees with disabilities, the crisis in South Sudan remains especially dire and largely invisible. By Reliefweb While conflict, climate shocks, and hunger continue to uproot lives across the region, people with disabilities are often

Planned changes to the UK’s disability welfare system could disproportionately harm disabled people in the North of England, warns a new BMJ article. The proposed tightening of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) eligibility will have harsh consequences for regions already facing economic hardship. By the bmj Health professionals and policy experts are raising the alarm that