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Where neurodivergence, tech and a will to do good converge

Danielle Kutchel, Friday, 31st March 2023 -  Being diagnosed as neurodivergent helped Joshua Morley understand how he could work better. He’s now using his talent to advocate for others. He is this week’s Changemaker. Rotary…

More than just mats: opening the beach to people with disability

Danielle Kutchel, Monday, 27th March 2023 -  A charity is making miracles with its partnership approach to accessible surf and sand. For most of us, heading to the beach for the day doesn’t require much thought or planning, besides…

Moving towards cultural safety for Aboriginal children with disability

Danielle Kutchel, Monday, 27th March 2023 -  The I Am, Movement puts Indigenous knowledge and experience at its centre. There’s a movement afoot to provide more culturally safe resources to Aboriginal children with disability.…

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Motivated to remove barriers

Danielle Kutchel, Friday, 24th March 2023 -  Cody Jones uses his lived experience to help other people with disability, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, to overcome the barriers they face. He is this week’s …

Disabled workers face systemic barriers at work: report

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 22nd March 2023 -  From unstable work to lower pay and even physical violence, disabled workers in the Australian screen industry face barriers to participation and inclusion. An Australian-first…

Putting intersectionality at the heart of governance

Danielle Kutchel, Friday, 3rd March 2023 -  Ruby Susan Mountford has plenty of lived experience in often-marginalised communities, and is now channelling this into action on boards. They are this week’s Changemaker. Ruby…

Research reveals employer attitudes to disability

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 1st March 2023 -  The head of the Australian Network on Disability says it’s time for businesses and not for profits to consider how accessible and inclusive their organisations are. New research …

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“A collective effort”: walking with mob in philanthropy

Danielle Kutchel, Friday, 10th February 2023 -  With a lifelong focus on community, culture and inclusivity, Jody Barney is leading the way in more areas than one. She is this week’s Changemaker. Jody Barney, executive officer …

Survey finds employees enjoy supported employment

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 25th January 2023 -  Advocates warn any reform of supported employment should include the voices of those who work there. Removing supported employment in its current form “would override the career…

New social platform makes friendships easier for people with disability

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 18th January 2023 -  The site has a particular focus on safety, security and inclusivity. A first-of-its-kind social media site is breaking down social barriers faced by people with disability. Called…

NDIS report lays bare supported accommodation failures

Danielle Kutchel, Monday, 16th January 2023 -  Thousands of complaints have been made about supported accommodation in Australia, according to a new inquiry. A bleak new report has revealed the scale of issues in Australia’s …

Late Paralympics pioneer honoured with sports award

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 21st December 2022 -  The Paraplegic Benefit Fund, founded by Sir George Bedbrook, provides paid employment opportunities for advocates with disability as well as disability cover for people who sustain…

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