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Cumbrian union fights back against cuts to disabled workers’ support
Union members in Cumbria have launched a fresh wave of protests against proposed funding cuts that could strip away vital workplace support for disabled employees.

Australia’s life insurance premiums see modest growth — but is disability cover keeping up?
Australia’s life insurance market is forecast to grow by just 1.7% this year — raising fresh questions about whether disability cover is keeping pace with

Probe launched Into SASSA disability grant mismanagement
South Africa’s Social Security Agency (SASSA) is under new scrutiny after allegations of maladministration and irregularities in how disability grants are managed. The Department of

UK Government survives disability benefits rebellion — but questions remain
The UK government has narrowly avoided a major backbench rebellion over its controversial plans to overhaul disability benefits — but critics say serious questions about

Disability groups demand real accountability from NDIA
Frustration is mounting as Australian disability advocacy groups call for urgent action and real accountability from the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA). This week, a

When disability drags on: Chronic conditions driving complex claims
A new report warns that the real cost of workplace disability isn’t just who’s off sick — but how long they’re gone. According to recent

Welfare reforms miss hospitality’s untapped inclusion potential
New concerns are emerging as the UK government’s welfare reforms risk overlooking one of the country’s biggest hidden opportunities for meaningful inclusion: the hospitality industry.

Community transport: An overlooked lifeline needs support
For many older Australians and people with disabilities, community transport is not a luxury — it’s a lifeline. It’s the difference between getting to a

Tackling stigma: Helping nurses support people with learning disabilities
Stigma and bias remain some of the biggest barriers faced by people with learning disabilities — and too often, it’s felt most acutely in healthcare

Disabled MPs fight back on benefit cuts
In a powerful show of unity, four disabled Labour MPs have spoken out in Parliament, demanding the government scrap planned cuts to disability benefits that

DWP u-turn leaves £4.8bn budget black hole
Across the UK, the Department for Work & Pensions’ recent reversal on disability benefit cuts has created a £4.8 billion shortfall in the current budget—and questions

NDIS sparks surge in exam support for Australian students
Educational support for students with disabilities—including extra exam assistance, rest breaks, and specialized accommodations—has surged across every Australian state and territory, a trend strongly linked

Labour MPs push back on disability cuts
A growing number of UK Labour MPs are voicing strong opposition to party leader Keir Starmer’s controversial plans for tighter disability benefit rules, warning that

Call to rebalance NDIS welcomed
Autism Awareness Australia has welcomed a bold new report from the Grattan Institute calling for an urgent “rebalance” of Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

SASSA confirms July grant dates
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
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