Annecto Incorporated, a prominent Australia-based provider of aged care and disability support services, announced it will cease all operations in July 2025, ending more than 70 years of service across Victoria, NSW, Queensland, and the ACT. By 9News Serving over 3,000 clients and employing around 1,000 staff, the closure results from “service model shifts” and […]
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Nelson Mandela University (NMU) has received national recognition for its outstanding support of students with disabilities. At the 2025 South African Disability Alliance (SADA) Awards, NMU was honoured with the University Disability Inclusion Award, celebrating its consistent efforts to foster an inclusive and empowering learning environment. By Faith Mtwana – The Herald The university’s Disability
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As South Africa observes Child Protection Week, new data from Statistics South Africa’s 2022 Census has shed critical light on the urgent need to protect and uplift children with disabilities—especially in the education system. By Stats SA According to the report, over 2.5 million South Africans aged five and older are living with disabilities, representing
In a major step towards improving accessibility and service delivery, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially launched its new online disability grant application system. Starting June 2025, persons with disabilities can apply for financial support from the comfort of their own homes, eliminating the need to queue at physical offices. By Now
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Menstrual health is not just a healthcare issue — it’s a matter of dignity, education, and inclusion. Yet for millions of South Africans, managing periods remains a monthly struggle that impacts access to school, work, and daily life. A new report has placed the cost of this ongoing crisis at an estimated R700 million annually
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By Myolisi Gophe/ Images Lerato Maduna for UCT News In the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Vision 2030 lies a powerful commitment: leave no one behind. While this mantra may sound aspirational, for the Disability Service, it is an everyday reality they are working tirelessly to bring to life. Over the past decade, the department
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Johannesburg empowers people with disabilities through inclusive planning The City of Johannesburg has hosted an Integrated Development Plan (IDP) session for People with Disabilities (PWD) at the Brixton Multipurpose Centre. The session was part of the City’s commitment to public participation, ensuring that marginalised communities play an active role in shaping local development priorities. Recognising
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A disabled campaigner claims the disability charity RNIB has “washed its hands” of those with the most significant levels of visual impairment, after scrapping its long-established free braille transcription service. By John Pring – Disability News Service Connor Scott-Gardner (pictured), a blind campaigner from Leeds, has accused RNIB of hypocrisy and discrimination after it called
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“I never had a problem with being disabled. I never thought that it’ll be a challenge, until I experienced the outside world, going into unknown spaces,” says 18-year-old Aphelele Rangula about her cerebral palsy. By Yaseen Bardien – GroundUp Rangula was born able-bodied, but at the age of four, her life took a dramatic turn.
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Social Development Deputy Minister Ganief Hendricks said the inclusion of persons with disabilities must be taken more seriously. Hendricks spoke in Umhlanga on Tuesday at the handover of a report on a draft policy for the Social Development Services to Persons with Disabilities. “We must in our service delivery ensure their full participation in society
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