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November – December 2025 Newsletter International Day For People With Disabilities
International Day of People with Disability Marks a Call for Inclusion The community joined millions around the world to recognise International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), an annual United Nations-observed event promoting awareness, inclusion, and respect for people with disability. IDPwD highlights the barriers many people with disabilities still face in everyday life, including…
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October 2025 Newsletter Living Independently with a Disability
Living Independently with a Disability: Navigating Support, Autonomy, and Life Management Living independently is a universal aspiration, but for people with disabilities, it often involves navigating a complex landscape of support systems, accessibility barriers, and societal expectations. Independence doesn’t mean doing everything alone—it means having the freedom to make choices, manage life on one’s own…
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September 2025 Newsletter Healthy Sex Lives For People With Disabilities
This guide explains how people with disabilities can enjoy safe, respectful, and fulfilling sexual experiences, using clear headings for easy reading. Understanding Sexuality Having a healthy sex life is important for everyone, including people with disabilities. It means feeling good about your body, enjoying intimacy, and experiencing relationships safely. Disabilities may bring challenges, but they…
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August 2025 Newsletter Health And Disability
Who is affected? About 1 in 6 Australians have a disability. Some have severe or profound disabilities. Many adults with disability experience poor health, mental distress, and chronic conditions like musculoskeletal or mental health disorders. Lifestyle factors such as poor diet, inactivity, obesity, and smoking can make these problems worse. Accessing regular health care is…
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June – July 2025 Newsletter NDIS Updates
NDIS Updates For information purposes only The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) continues to evolve with several crucial changes rolled out during June and July 2025, aiming to improve the plan management experience, funding sustainability, and support delivery. Here’s a clear, digestible summary of what’s new. 1. Introduction of Staggered Funding Periods From May 2025,…
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May 2025 Newsletter Emergency Preparedness!
Words from CEO George Words from the Disability Inclusion Crew Kevin and Peter Words from Kay “FIRE, FIRE… EVACUATE THE BUILDING !!!” When you hear these words, you start panicking. All you want to do is to get to safety immediately. Hi everyone… today’s topic is emergency preparedness. I recently attended a workshop offered by…
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April 2025 Newsletter Accessible Transport / Travel
Words from George CEO My first mode of transport is my wheelchair! Pockets of Inclusive transport doesn’t work! Your luxury is our necessity for our daily living to be active in the community. A failed or broken system makes travelling very difficult for people with disability. Society overkills our challengers for what you do without…
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March 2025 Newsletter Living Independently with a Disability
Words from George CEO Navigating the Challenges of Accessible Housing in Australia: A Journey of Discovery As we usher in 2025, Australians embark on a profound journey of self-discovery. Amidst this exploration, housing has emerged as a significant challenge. Accessible housing, particularly those adopting the concierge model, shines as a beacon of hope. However, like…
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December Newsletter
Words from George International Day for People with Disability A Day Celebrated Globally with events throughout the week!!!! On December 3rd, 2024, the International Day for People with Disability (IDPwD) acknowledges the challenges faced by individuals living with disabilities. Within Australian culture, it is important to reflect on the meaning of this day and understand…
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November Newsletter
Words from our CEO George Open Employment: A Vision for Inclusivity Open employment is a right we all cherish! It’s about having the freedom to choose work that aligns with our values and aspirations. In this segment, I’d like to share with you a hope and a vision. The vision is to live in a…
