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 […]
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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
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Despite progressive policies and constitutional protections, households headed by persons with disabilities remain at a disadvantage when it comes to basic services such as water, sanitation, and electricity. By Siyabonga Sithole – Cape Argus According to the latest data spotlighted in the Cape Argus, systemic inequality and poor infrastructure continue to disproportionately impact these households
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Since its establishment in 1978, the QuadPara Association of South Africa (QASA) has championed the rights and independence of individuals with spinal cord injuries. With over 35,000 registered members, QASA works tirelessly to ensure that quadriplegics and paraplegics have access to the services, skills, and opportunities needed to live full and independent lives. QASA’s mission
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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In a powerful example of purpose-driven innovation, locally manufactured mobility aids are changing the lives of South African children with disabilities. Thanks to a collaborative project by the Centre for Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing (CRPM) at the Central University of Technology (CUT) in Bloemfontein, children who were once immobile are now moving freely, confidently, and
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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
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