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Five people stand in a Parliament House hallway. In the centre is NDIS Minister Bill Shorten. To his right is Kurt Fearnley, in a wheelchair. On his left are Rebecca Falkingham and Graeme Innes with a white guide dog.

Lived experience added to NDIA board as Fearnley becomes chair

Danielle Kutchel, Monday, 26th September 2022 -  Advocates say the move to include more people with disability on the NDIA board is a positive step forward for representation.

Opinion

Labour market shortage

Is this the solution to the labour market shortage?

Graeme Innes, Monday, 19th September 2022 -  In the wake of the federal government's Jobs and Skills Summit, there's a simple answer to the Australian labour market shortage that no one appears to be considering, writes Graeme Innes AM. 
A composite image of people with disability modelling accessible fashion. In the first half of the image a lady in a wheelchair sits next to another lady who is standing. They are modelling loose accessible clothes. In the second image, the lady in the wheelchair demonstrates using accessible pants that have a tie at the leg.

(Ad)dressing disability: the importance of accessible fashion

Danielle Kutchel, Monday, 19th September 2022 -  A designer with lived experience of disability says it’s time the fashion industry became more inclusive and universal.
Internships

Successful disability internship program extends eligibility

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Wednesday, 7th September 2022 -  The Stepping Into internship program has expanded its eligibility criteria, connecting more people with a disability with leading Australian workplaces.
A group of people sitting around a table talking and writing notes. We can only see their torsos and hands.

A little less conversation, a little more action needed on disability employment

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 24th August 2022 -  The new federal government is investigating how to get more disabled people into employment, but advocates say it’s time for action.
Two people are pointing at and using a laptop. We can only see their arms and hands, and the laptop.

Mental health hub bridges information gap for people with intellectual disability

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 24th August 2022 -  The new hub for information and resources for people with intellectual disability has been co-designed with the disability community to meet their needs.
A chiropractor works on a person's back.

Staffing challenges for disability sector: report

Danielle Kutchel, Tuesday, 9th August 2022 -  In some areas people with disability are waiting months for allied health services due to a shortage of staff, according to a new report.
A bottle of hand sanitiser, a blue surgical mask and rubber globes sit on a table.

Disability community demands inclusive plan for COVID future

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 13th July 2022 -  Advocates are calling on the government to stop leaving people with disability behind and create a safer, more secure future for them in a COVID world.
person on a mobility scooter crossing the road while talking to a person walking next to them

Register as a disability worker to support a stronger, safer disability workforce

Contributor, Tuesday, 12th July 2022 -  The Victorian Disability Worker Commission has launched a campaign encouraging disability workers to register to show people with disability they have the right skills to deliver quality services.

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