Over half of DWP disability assessors quit in a year over feeling ‘despised’
Health professionals tasked with assessing people for disability benefits are leaving the profession in droves over feelings of…
Higher taxi costs for disabled, elderly as Total Mobility subsidy cut
More than 120,000 disabled and older New Zealanders registered in the Total Mobility scheme will pay more for…
Living with ADHD and how I make my life easier after being diagnosed as an adult
It’s estimated attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects between 2 to 6 per cent of adults in Australia.…
NDIS cuts Deaf man’s Auslan funding, recommends he explore ‘other communication methods’
Since joining the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Heath Worton has been able to better interact with doctors,…
Em Rusciano on finding balance in life after her ADHD and autism diagnoses
Em Rusciano has become accustomed to navigating her way through a chaotic life. The 46-year-old writer, singer, podcaster,…
Understanding ADHD symptoms such as RSD, hyper-focus, task paralysis
You may have heard attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) referred to as “a superpower”, but some describe their symptoms as…
Inadequate funding, outdated class sizes among challenges for children with disability in ACT public schools
Being pulled out of his public school in Canberra’s north was one of the best things to happen…
Health and Disability Commissioner: Girl given Boostrix jab at school against mother’s wishes
The names of the family and school have been redacted from the HDC report, released today. The HDC…
Trump’s attempt to gut special education office has some conservative parents on edge
Published 2025-10-17 11:07 11:07 October 17, 2025 am The Trump administration’s decision to lay off most employees within…
Consumer groups, regulator concern as number of Australians accessing super to fix health surges again
Tens of thousands of Australians were allowed to withdraw more than $1.4 billion from their superannuation on compassionate…
Centrelink reminder for millions of Aussies after changes to cash payments for carers
National carers week kicks off today. For those who undertake the important role there’s things to remember when…
Woman with disability twice denied permission to fly with assistance dog by Air New Zealand
A woman with post-traumatic stress disorder who was twice refused permission to fly on Air New Zealand with…