Disability organisations facing redundancies as community prepares for royal commission and NDIS changes
Disability groups say federal budget funding cuts will leave them less able to support vulnerable Australians as the government rolls out widespread changes to services and supports.
Making candles to honour an artist makes perfect scents for disability service provider
Art lovers visiting the National Gallery of Australia can now smell the inspiration behind one of its new exhibitions thanks to a line of scented candles.
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten on NDIS reforms
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten speaks with Afternoon Briefing host Greg Jennett about the proposed reforms to the NDIS.
Could robots replace man's best friend as guide dogs?
No bark and no bite, but this guide dog could help millions of visually impaired people across China and the globe, says a group of Shanghai researchers working on the six-legged robot prototype.
Packing her Vegemite, chips and Harry Potter socks, actor Sarah Goninon is taking on the world
Sarah Goninon wasn't taken seriously when she said she wanted to be an actor but has since become part of a theatre company to win international acclaim.
Paralympic swimmer Jasmine Greenwood's life changed forever after acquiring a brain injury at six
Paralympic swimmer Jasmine Greenwood's life changed forever as a six-year-old after acquiring a brain injury.
Ancient Asian musical instrument helps empower children with disabilities
Koto musician Takako Haggarty works with a special school in Brisbane, to teach disabled students to play the instrument — helping them gain skills in mobility and emotional regulation.
How the Matildas effect has inspired Australia’s women's blind and Deaf footballers
The Matildas have redefined women’s football in Australia, and it has led to Australia’s blind and Deaf women’s football teams flourishing like never before. But a lack of funding means that breaking new ground has proven to be anything but straightforward.
'A weight has lifted' as the kindness of strangers gives parents of terminally-ill child freedom
A family struggling to find housing to accommodate the needs of their terminally ill six-year-old daughter have been approved for a new home, around-the-clock care, and the loan of a wheelchair-accessible van from a couple they've never met.
'Not sustainable': NDIS architects say reform legislation must pass
An overhaul of the NDIS has left the disability community concerned but minister Bill Shorten says they have nothing to fear.
Debate continues on regulating the NDIS workforce
In the midst of a big news week, crucial recommendations about how to better regulate the NDIS workforce, and cut out fraud, are currently being debated in Federal Parliament.
Disability groups urge government to make significant changes to NDIS bill amid fears it will have negative impact
They're also frustrated with the recommendations of the government-led Senate inquiry into the legislation describing them as "profoundly disappointing and disrespectful".
'I'll always be an artist': Elizabeth's hands were amputated, but it didn't stop her painting
The Sydney artist's children's book illustrations were detailed and realistic. But after a brush with a deadly infection, she adapted to a new painting style.
Family frustrated by bureaucracy in daughter's palliative care
A Queensland family say they are hamstrung by bureaucracy as they try to make the most of their time left with their daughter in palliative care.
'Time is something we don't have': Family of dying six-year-old added to the public housing waitlist
A Queensland family say they are hamstrung by bureaucracy as they try to make the most of their time left with their six-year-old daughter in palliative care.
Residents at new social housing development lodge complaints over defects, lack of promised features
There's growing scrutiny over a $104 million social housing development promoted as being accessible for people with disability, after a resident complained promised features were never built.
Woman facing big damage repair bill because her rental home wasn't big enough for her wheelchair
After more than seven years on a waiting list, Christie Lewis is finally moving to a house that's suited to her needs. But she's facing a big bill to repair the damage caused to her existing rental by her wheelchair.
'It's constant torture': Heartbreak as 4yo excluded from kindergarten after epilepsy diagnosis
The parents of a four-year-old boy are furious he was removed from his long-time early learning centre after being diagnosed with epilepsy. Advocates say it's not an isolated incident.
Self-driving cars a 'game changer' for disabled Aussies, but they've got a kangaroo problem
Darren waits "hours and hours and hours" for taxis in Queensland, and hopes self-driving cars might be the answer. But an unpredictable marsupial is standing in the way.
It's not safe for Shae to walk everywhere, but she still gets accosted for using a wheelchair
Ambulatory wheelchair users are relatively common but say they often face judgement and accusations they're faking their disabilities. This is what they want you to know.
School exclusions disproportionately impact disadvantaged students, researcher says
Autistic teenager Nash Kirk-Clarke is among students who are left out of the school curriculum in what is called 'school exclusion'. UniSA researchers have been examining the impacts of exclusionary practices in Australia's public school system and found that Nash's experience was common.
For blind people like Sarah, navigating period products can be stressful. But developers say they have a solution
Sarah Maculans independently navigates life with her white cane and guide dog Syd, but when it comes to buying sanitary products, she's forced to rely on others for help. Advocates say there are simple steps that companies can take to make products more accessible for people who are blind and vision impaired.
National Disability Championships in tenpin bowling underway
Nearly 400 bowlers descend on Canberra for the 35th anniversary of the National Disability Championships in tenpin bowling.
The chemical-free veggie garden that sprang to life on an arid salt pan
A community-supported agriculture enterprise is supplying chemical-free produce grown on Whyalla's arid salt pans and offering alternatives to the big supermarkets.
After picking up 'the only sport' he could do in a wheelchair, David is now competing at tenpin bowling
David is one of the 380 bowlers in Canberra for the 35-year anniversary edition of the championships.