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Federal court slaps record $1.9m fine on ACT NDIS service provider after disabled man choked on food - ABC News abc.net.au/news/2025-01-22/f…

NDIS provider given record fine after man died choking on sandwich

A record fine has been handed down to an NDIS service provider after a man choked and died in its care.

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Australia now has a national autism strategy. Here's what's in it and why it's needed - ABC News abc.net.au/news/2025-01-13/n…

Here's what's in Australia's new national autism strategy

England, the US and Canada are among the countries with national autism strategies — and now Australia has one too.

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Alice Wong recently won a MacArthur genius grant. Her latest book, Disability Intimacy, is about more than sex theconversation.com/alice-wo…

Alice Wong recently won a MacArthur genius grant. Her latest book, Disability Intimacy, is about...

Alice Wong’s Disability Intimacy is anchored in authentic experiences of disabled people, rather than stereotypes.

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Specialist Hoops opens up basketball access to people with a disability - ABC News abc.net.au/news/2024-12-13/s…

The basketball program that's opened up to people with a disability

Started by 23-year-old Emily Attard, Specialist Hoops is an all-abilities basketball program that’s provided pathways and purpose to players with a disability.

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What it's like shopping online when you're blind or low vision - ABC News abc.net.au/news/2024-11-29/p…

What it's like shopping online when you're blind or low vision

Follow the latest headlines from ABC News, Australia's most trusted media source, with live events, audio and on-demand video from the national broadcaster.

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Teaching kids with disabilities how to swim - ABC listen abc.net.au/listen/programs/a…

Teaching kids with disabilities how to swim - ABC listen

Learning to swim is a right of passage for many kids but for children with disability finding classes that cater for their needs can be challenging. But with drowning rates among children with...

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Disability parking permit scheme to include autistic people in SA - ABC News abc.net.au/news/2024-11-29/d…

Disability parking at SA public places to be expanded to include autistic people

The expansion of South Australia's disability parking permit scheme to include people with cognitive, behavioural and neurological conditions is welcomed by autism advocate and mother Tegan Cross,...

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Dylan Alcott shines light on disability globally - ABC listen abc.net.au/listen/programs/r…

Dylan Alcott shines light on disability globally - ABC listen

Tennis champion, disability advocate and former Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott is shedding light on some of the world's most vulnerable communities. In a new documentary, he travels to Zambia in...

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Free Financial information for carers and people with disability webinar - Services Australia servicesaustralia.gov.au/fre…
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When even fringe festival venues exclude people with disability, cities need to act on access | ArchitectureAu architectureau.com/articles/…

When even fringe festival venues exclude people with disability, cities need to act on access

A first-hand experience of, and reflection on, issues of accessibility in Australian cities.

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How do women with disability and LGBTQIA+ people experience menopause? theconversation.com/how-do-w…

How do women with disability and LGBTQIA+ people experience menopause?

More than 85% of people with distressing menopause symptoms struggle to get appropriate care. These barriers can be compounded for LGBTQIA+ people and those living with disability.

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Australian Disability Enterprises can pay workers a fraction of the minimum wage. What place do they have in today's society? - ABC News abc.net.au/news/2024-09-29/a…

The system allowing people with disability to be paid $6 an hour

A year on from the disability royal commission's final report, ABC NEWS takes a closer look at one of the biggest and most contentious proposals for change — phasing out segregated employment.

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The shocking cost of rent for Aussies on... | Disability Support Guide disabilitysupportguide.com.a…

The shocking cost of rent for Aussies on the Disability Support Pension | Disability Support Guide

Australians with disability may find it challenging to meet the current rental market payments, even with the recent...

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Experiencing night life exceedingly difficult for Australians with disability - ABC News abc.net.au/news/2024-09-22/e…

Experiencing night life exceedingly difficult for Australians with disability

Follow the latest headlines from ABC News, Australia's most trusted media source, with live events, audio and on-demand video from the national broadcaster.

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Report reveals economic cost of school suspensions – kids with disabilities over-represented - ABC News abc.net.au/news/2024-09-23/s…

Kids with disability suspended from school 'before an inspector comes' or as 'warning to other...

Children living with disability are over-represented in school suspensions and a new report has shed light on their cost to families and the broader economy.

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Parkinson's disease has been called the silent pandemic, and scientists believe a common farm chemical called paraquat could be a cause - ABC News abc.net.au/news/2024-08-31/p…
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Paralympics 2024 — live updates from the Paris Opening Ceremony in the Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysées - ABC News abc.net.au/news/2024-08-29/p…

Paralympics opening ceremony a wave of colour in Paris as Australians add to Champs-Elysées party

The Paralympics are underway in Paris after a stirring Opening Ceremony on the Place de la Concorde and along the Champs-Elysées, with Australia's team led by flag-bearers Brenden Hall and Madison de...

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'Miracle' swimmer Alexa Leary and wheelchair marathon star Madison de Rozario poised for greatness at Paris Paralympics - ABC News abc.net.au/news/2024-08-27/p…

The swimming and athletics stars you must watch at the Paris Paralympics

Alexa Leary miraculously survived a cycling accident three years ago and is now poised to make her mark at the Paralympics, while wheelchair marathon champion Madison de Rozario is aiming to defend...

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States and territories to back major NDIS reforms as Senate vote looms - ABC News abc.net.au/news/2024-08-21/s…

States and territories to back major NDIS reforms as Senate vote looms

The federal government has reached an agreement with the states and territories over plans to reform the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), putting an end to a prolonged stalemate.

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Paris 2024: All You Need to Know about Wheelchair Rugby 🏐 paralympic.org/paris-2024/vi…

Paris 2024: All You Need to Know about Wheelchair Rugby 🏐

Watch official IPC Video: Paris 2024: All You Need to Know about Wheelchair Rugby 🏐

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