Introduction by Croakey: The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led Change the Record Coalition last week released its submission to the Council of Australian Governments’ (COAG) ‘r... Read more
The Federal Government’s backflip on a Medicare levy rise to fully fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has angered and alarmed disability groups. In the article below, Bruce... Read more
“I haven’t seen anyone with an intellectual disability who hasn’t gotten worse in prison. They are often punished [by staff] when struggling to communicate or seeking help. The staff d... Read more
Too often, days of political action and agitation for reform become feel-good photo opportunities for allies wanting kudos, and International Day of People with Disability is no exception. I... Read more
Reducing disability discrimination is one of the pillars of the National Disability Strategy, but how much do we actually know about the experiences of prejudice by those affected? Lauren Ja... Read more
The NDIS presents a “transformational storm” for the community-managed mental health sector and centering those with lived experience to shape a system responsive to their needs... Read more
As the implementation of the NDIS continues, it is becoming clear that the scheme’s market-based focus does not ensure a level playing field for all participants. A recent post at Croa... Read more
A recent mental health conference in Sydney provided an opportunity for a comprehensive reality check on progress with the NDIS, reports Amy Coopes for the Croakey Conference News Service. S... Read more
A Patient Book with the largest collection of patient stories of diagnosis, treatment & survival from head and neck cancers ever published in Australia was launched last week, marking Wo... Read more
Presentations and discussions at the recent Lesbian, Bisexual and Queer Women’s Health Conference in Sydney revealed significant gaps in the health sector in policy, research, practice and k... Read more
