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Disability Politics

Coalition ready for new talks with Labor on cost-cutting measures

The Coalition says it stands ready to revisit National Disability Insurance Scheme spending for a second time, after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese flagged that further savings may be needed. Source: ABC News.

Disability Politics

Disability agency says Labor must stick to timeline for NDIS reform

Australia’s disability agency has stood by its advice that Labor ministers must stick to the current National Disability Insurance Scheme reform timeline despite the lack of support from the disability community. Source: The Australian.

Disability

Photography exhibition focuses on disabled and their lives 

A photography exhibition will celebrate the talents of people with disability and offer a unique insight into their lives. Source: VMCH.

Disability Housing

Specialist housing offer comfort and freedom to people with disabilities

Sharyn has dreamed about a home that offers not only comfort but also freedom to live more independently. That dream is now becoming a reality. Source: The Record.

Disability

People with disabilities ‘made by God, who creates only good things’

The inaugural “Idol Talk? In the Image of the Disabled God” conference brought together diverse voices, including theologians and activists, to rethink the Church’s engagement with individuals living with disabilities. Source: Melbourne Catholic.

Disability Ecology

Sustainable energy program helps sustain respite centre

The sun is shining on Xavier Place in Brisbane where a new sustainable energy program will help secure the future of its care for children and young people with complex physical disability and related health needs. Source: The Catholic Leader.

Disability Education

Disability program ‘giving every child the chance to shine’

Catholic Schools Broken Bay will next year expand its inclusive education program for students with disability through the Eileen O’Connor Catholic School support classes.

Disability

Conference to examine Christian understanding of disability 

Disability advocates and Church theologians will lead a conference to rethink practical Christian understandings of disability and limitation and what they might tell us about being human. Source: ACU.

Disability Jubilee 2025

Rome Mass celebrates Jubilee of People with Disabilities

In a mix of joy, excitement and sadness, families, associations and individuals from all over the world celebrated the Jubilee of People with Disabilities with a Mass yesterday in Rome’s Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls. Source: OSV News.