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Latest news: Disability

To the editor: Confused by apparent double standards

News Newstime Media -
This letter writer is confused that those incensed by Scott Morrison saying he was lucky to have healthy children, are not incensed when unborn babies with a disability are aborted.

PM Scott Morrison faces backlash over disability comment

National AAP -
Senior Liberals have defended the prime minister's comment that he was "blessed" to have children who did not have disabilities after a backlash. 

Consultation to make Canberra better for people with disabilities

Local Nicholas Fuller -
What will Canberra look like in a decade for people with disability? How could it be better? The ACT Government wants to hear from you.

ACT’s Disability Health Strategy seeks steering committee

Local Newstime Media -
People with disability, families, carers and service providers are invited to join the ACT Disability Health Strategy steering committee to help shape the future of health services for Canberrans with a disability.

Young people with disabilities deserve stellar experiences

Local Abbey Halter -
Stellar Experiences provide the opportunity for young people with disabilities and mental health conditions to experience life without limits

Opinion: Respect and make space for disability leadership

News Newstime Media -
Advocacy for Inclusion's Stacy Rheese wants society to recognise and respect the diverse examples of disability leadership.

ACT Government wants to make a better Canberra for people with disabilities

Local Nicholas Fuller -
The ACT Government is planning a new 10-year whole-of-government plan for people with disability to make Canberra fairer and more inclusive

I-Day: COVID-19 challenging for people with disability

Local Nicholas Fuller -
For many people with disability, the impact of COVID-19 is becoming even more challenging, despite restrictions easing, advocates say.

Federal disability strategy welcome, but NDIS concerns remain

Local Nicholas Fuller -
The ACT is excited by the Federal Government's 10-year ‘landmark’ disability strategy, but objects to proposed NDIS reforms.

Fun and learning for International Day of People with Disability

Local Nicholas Fuller -
The Canberra community is celebrating the International Day of People with Disability (I-Day) in diverse ways, from sport and entertainment to better legal assistance and support in the workplace.

Celebrate International Day of People with Disability

Local Nicholas Fuller -
On the International Day of People with Disability, ACT Disability Minister Emma Davidson says we should take pride in diversity.

Vaccine mandate for ACT disability workers

COVID-19 AAP -
Canberra disability support workers and community aged care staff will be mandated to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

Advocates sound alarm on disability vaccines

COVID-19 AAP -
Disability advocates claim a lack of access to COVID-19 vaccines as the federal government concedes there is still a way to go.

Specialist disability accommodation coming to Braddon

Local Nicholas Fuller -
Disability apartments being built in the heart of the city will help Canberrans with high needs to live more ordinary lives.

People with disability can’t get payments they need

Local Nicholas Fuller -
Canberrans with disabilities struggle to survive on inadequate support payments, so more needs to be done, local advocates believe.

Leadership fund to honour Sue Salthouse’s legacy

Local Newstime Media -
Hands Across Canberra will administer the $75,000 seeding fund which is expected to grow through philanthropic support.
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