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Autonomous vehicles could transform mobility for people living with disability, but only if they’re designed inclusively...
23/10/2025

Autonomous vehicles could transform mobility for people living with disability, but only if they’re designed inclusively. QUT’s new study outlines what passengers want most: side entry, adaptable seating and built-in accessibility.

A QUT study has identified key design features that could make autonomous vehicles accessible for people living with...

As AI blurs the line between what’s real and what’s fake, millions of Australians risk being left behind, especially peo...
22/10/2025

As AI blurs the line between what’s real and what’s fake, millions of Australians risk being left behind, especially people living with disability.

This Get Online Week (20–26 Oct), free community events nationwide are helping people build confidence, safety and connection online.

As AI reshapes daily life, people with disability remain among the most digitally excluded. Get Online Week 2025 offers...

🌟 Living with a disability often means more than just needing daily help. For those with complex health needs, skilled a...
20/10/2025

🌟 Living with a disability often means more than just needing daily help. For those with complex health needs, skilled and safe support is vital. That’s where NDIS high-intensity care comes in.

👉 In this article, find out:
✔ What high-intensity care really is
✔ Who qualifies for this specialised support
✔ The services included – from tube feeding to wound care
✔ How to access it through your NDIS plan

💙 High-intensity care means safety, independence, and peace of mind for families.

Support Network

High-intensity care under the NDIS offers skilled support for people with complex health needs, from tube feeding to...

From fair pay to legal empowerment and community inclusion - disability advocates are among the inspiring finalists in t...
16/10/2025

From fair pay to legal empowerment and community inclusion - disability advocates are among the inspiring finalists in the 2025 Australian Human Rights Awards.
ACT’s Charlotte Bailey is fighting for equal pay for workers with disability, Queensland lawyer Belinda Kochanowska is restoring dignity and autonomy through the law, and NT’s Ramnik Singh Walia is improving access and inclusion across remote communities. Their work is changing what equality looks like in Australia.

Australian Human Rights Commission

This year’s Human Rights Awards finalists are fighting for inclusion and equality. From Charlotte Bailey’s campaign...

Last Friday’s reminded us that connection isn’t a luxury - it’s essential to mental health and resilience. Almost one ...
14/10/2025

Last Friday’s reminded us that connection isn’t a luxury - it’s essential to mental health and resilience. Almost one in three Australians with disability experiences loneliness, but the right NDIS supports can make all the difference. Experts are calling for greater investment in relationships, inclusive programs and community connection to help people live and thrive together.

Social connection isn’t just about belonging – it’s vital for mental health. This World Mental Health Day,...

Thousands of Australians are waiting in hospital for aged care or disability supports. Learn how to find NDIS providers,...
09/10/2025

Thousands of Australians are waiting in hospital for aged care or disability supports. Learn how to find NDIS providers, SDA, or aged care placements fast – and how to speed up funding approvals through My Aged Care or the NDIS.

Thousands of Australians are waiting in hospital for aged care or disability supports. Learn how to find NDIS providers,...

A $4.4 million federal funding boost will keep disability employment provider Bedford operating while a buyer is found. ...
07/10/2025

A $4.4 million federal funding boost will keep disability employment provider Bedford operating while a buyer is found. The move safeguards 1,500 supported jobs in South Australia as the organisation’s future hangs in the balance.

Disability employment provider Bedford has secured $4.4 million in federal funding to keep its doors open while a buyer...

📢 From 20 September, the Disability Support Pension will increase – $29.70 extra a fortnight for singles and $44.80 for ...
18/09/2025

📢 From 20 September, the Disability Support Pension will increase – $29.70 extra a fortnight for singles and $44.80 for couples combined. But higher deeming rates could reduce payments for people with savings or investments.

Disability Support Pension rises from 20 September, but higher deeming rates may cut into gains for some recipients.

🎨 The NDIS has confirmed art therapy is an evidence-based support, but plans to cut its hourly rate from $193.99 to $156...
16/09/2025

🎨 The NDIS has confirmed art therapy is an evidence-based support, but plans to cut its hourly rate from $193.99 to $156.16.

ANZACATA says this undervalues the profession, risks driving therapists away, and could reduce access for participants with complex needs.

ANZACATA warns NDIS art therapy price cuts could reduce access and threaten the profession, despite review confirming...

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Talking Disability is dedicated to creating valuable and quality content for people with a personal or professional interest in the disability sector.

We share the latest disability news and industry developments as well as articles about a range of topics including Government announcements, upcoming events, training and workshops, community and accessibility, technology, education and employment and much more.

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