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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Beneficiaries are set to receive two grant adjustments in 2025 to better track inflation, a move framed as easing pressure on vulnerable households through more responsive support. By Shaurya – NCER Pune According to the report, the October update lists new amounts of R2,240 for the Older Persons Grant, R2,210 for the Disability Grant and
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Sabrina Fortune, 28, smashed her own para shot put world record to win a fourth consecutive global title in New Delhi. Competing in the F20 class, the Welsh thrower opened with 16.75m — a full metre beyond her previous best — and backed up her Paris Paralympic gold with another World Championship crown. By Will
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A Monash University-led study published in JAMA Neurology finds that menopause is not linked to faster disability progression in women with relapse-onset multiple sclerosis. It is the largest study to date and helps settle earlier, conflicting evidence from much smaller cohorts. By Monash University – The National Tribune Using the MSBase Registry and data from
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South Africa’s unemployment rate rose to 33.2% in Q2 2025, up from 32.9% in the previous quarter, according to Stats SA. The number of unemployed reached 8.4 million. While 19,000 jobs were created, more than 140,000 were lost, leaving total employment at 16.8 million amid a slowing economy. By South Africa Today – MSN Women
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Minstead Trust has called on businesses to employ more people with learning disabilities, arguing that inclusive hiring can help address staffing shortages and deliver long-term value for employers and staff alike. By Kieran Wiggs – DE The charity’s new push encourages firms to look beyond assumptions about capability and focus on the contribution people with
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People with Disability Australia (PWDA) has welcomed the National Disability Insurance Agency’s plan for a new support needs assessment tool, licensing I-CAN version 6 and adapting it through co-design with the disability community. PWDA says this moves assessments away from a clinical or deficit model towards a holistic, rights-based approach aligned with the CRPD. By
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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 small but determined group of campaigners gathered near Stonehenge on Monday morning (22 September) to protest against what they described as “discriminatory” access restrictions for disabled visitors. The demonstration drew attention to the barriers faced by people with disabilities in accessing one of the UK’s most iconic heritage sites. By Isaac Maddock – Salisbury
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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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