Australia’s states say a looming hospital funding shortfall could put essential care at risk — and people with disabilities may feel the impact first. In a sharp escalation, premiers from both sides of politics accuse the Commonwealth of underfunding aged care, forcing hospitals to hold patients who could be discharged if places existed. When beds […]
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Australian life insurer Acenda has launched a new TPD Severity option within its total and permanent disability (TPD) cover, developed with financial advisers to let customers combine TPD Severity with other coverage levels for a more tailored policy. By Roxanne Libatique – Insurance Business Magazine The product responds to a sharp rise in TPD claims,
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The City of Cape Town says the recent Dial-a-Ride court case should prompt national government to act on promised improvements to disability access. The Western Cape Network on Disability brought the matter to the Western Cape High Court, citing inadequate accessibility in the service. By Top Auto In a December 2024 public letter, President Cyril
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A new art initiative in Australia is pushing back against conventional portrayals of disability by combining visual storytelling, community collaboration and inclusive design. The project brings together disabled and non-disabled creators to explore identity, representation and agency through multimedia exhibitions. By Shariqua Ahmed – BBC News Participants aim to shift public perception, replacing pity or
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The new UK Work and Pensions Secretary, Pat McFadden, has said he won’t rule out cutting or changing welfare benefits before next autumn. Universal Credit eligibility, PIP funding, and health-related payments may all be up for review. By Albert Toth – The Independent Responding to questions, McFadden emphasised that welfare reform will be an ongoing
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A report outlines proposals from experts to replace Personal Independence Payment (PIP) with a new benefit aimed at providing clearer, more consistent support for disabled people. The suggested model would shift emphasis from points-based assessments towards a needs-led approach that better reflects real-world costs and day-to-day impact. By Albert Toth – The Independent The article
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A proposed Labor plan to introduce a ferry service at Perth’s Matilda Bay has raised concerns for a local disabled sailing group, which relies on calm, accessible waters and shore-based facilities to run inclusive programmes. Advocates warn that increased water traffic and changes to berthing or access could disrupt training, compromise safety, and limit participation
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From November, art and music therapists will be able to charge National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) rates aligned with counselling, following an independent review that found these therapies can be effective and “even life changing” for some people with disability. The move formalises their role in participant supports and clarifies pricing after months of uncertainty.
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A disability charity in Allerdale says it has seen a spike in calls from worried service-users after reports of potential changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Staff told local media that people are anxious about what any reforms could mean for daily living, mobility support and their ability to plan ahead. By Gareth Cavanagh –
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Katie Koullas, a mother of two teenagers with autism, has voiced strong concern over Australia’s proposed National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) reforms, which categorise children with autism as “mild” and threaten to exclude them from essential support services. The controversial “Thriving Kids” initiative, designed to divert children with mild to moderate developmental delays away from
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