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  • Lived Lens Podcast – Inclusion feat. Korey Gunnis

    In this episode, we sit down with Korey Gunnis to talk about inclusion in the workplace. The unemployment rate of people with disabilities is double the rate compared to those without disabilities. This statistic highlights that inclusion is lacking in the workplace. Join us as we explore this issue and suggest how employers could be…

  • Lived Lens Podcast – Multiculturalism feat. Korey Gunnis

    In this episode, we sit down with Korey Gunnis to talk about multiculturalism. Our wonderful country of Australia has a diverse population of many different cultures. It is important to raise awareness of how we can treat people with respect, regardless of their race, culture or level of disability, and form friendships along the way.

  • Lived Lens Podcast – Death and Dying feat. Korey Gunnis

    In this episode, we sit down with Korey Gunnis to talk about a topic that isn’t discussed often these days: death and dying. It’s an important topic to talk about: to express one’s wishes when they die and to share each other’s grief when somebody close dies. But the disability community is often left out…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…