Wheelchair assault captured on CCTV in Newcastle
A 23-year-old man faces court after allegedly pulling a wheel off a disability advocate's wheelchair outside a Newcastle hotel, causing her to fall. Case continues.
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NDIS Autism Framework Overhaul Targets Early Support
Major NDIS reforms introduce new autism assessment framework focusing on early intervention. Learn how changes will affect support access and funding decisions.
Tribunal secures NDIS funding for SA 9-year-old
A South Australian family needed a tribunal to secure NDIS funding for their child, highlighting systemic flaws. Discover why human connection is vital for the scheme's vision.
Townsville Council Candidate Vows Accessibility Reforms
Townsville council candidate Joanne Keune commits to urgent accessibility improvements for vulnerable residents. Discover her comprehensive plan for inclusive infrastructure.
Man charged for wheelchair user assault at Newcastle hotel
A man has been charged after an alleged violent attack on a wheelchair-bound patron at King Street Hotel in Newcastle CBD, leaving the community demanding better protection for people with disabilities.
Canberra's cashless services spark disability access crisis
Exclusive: Canberra's vulnerable residents face alarming barriers as essential government services go digital-only, leaving people with disabilities struggling to access critical support.
ACT Guardianship Abuse Fears Spark Investigation Calls
Serious concerns about potential abuse within Canberra's guardianship system have sparked demands for an independent investigation into the protection of vulnerable adults.
School reunion trauma for LGBTQI+ advocate after 30 years
A 30-year high school reunion in the Illawarra region has unearthed buried trauma for an LGBTQI+ advocate, revealing how schoolyard bullying continues to impact mental health decades later.
WA Premier backs MP's NDIS boycott in funding fight
Premier Roger Cook supports Hannah Beazley's potential boycott of NDIS meetings amid ongoing funding disputes between Western Australia and the Commonwealth government.
Woman jailed for robbing disabled amputee in Townsville
Sandra June Walsh has been sentenced in Townsville District Court for brutally robbing a vulnerable amputee of his pension money in a shocking daylight attack that left the community outraged.
Perth cafe empowers adults with disabilities through employment
Discover how a groundbreaking Joondalup cafe is transforming lives by providing meaningful employment and training opportunities for adults living with disabilities in Perth's northern suburbs.
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