Federal Government must fix gaping hole in the Disability Discrimination Act

11 February 2019 People with disability have been dealt a blow, with the Federal Government refusing to fix a significant problem with the law that stops discrimination in employment, education, transport and more. ‘We are deeply disappointed that the Federal Attorney-General has ruled out fixing a new, glaring hole in the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) […]

People with disability want budget investment of $2.7 billion to solve housing crisis

7 February 2019 Disability and housing groups have come together to call for a significant investment in disability housing to make sure that all people with disability live in homes that are safe, affordable and accessible. “For decades, people with disability have been shut away in institutions, group homes and other kinds of housing that […]

Major report backs calls to deliver on inclusion for all people with disability

1 February 2019 Today’s release of the Productivity Commission’s review of the National Disability Agreement (NDA) is an opportunity for all levels of government to take action to deliver on inclusion for the 4.3 million Australians with disability. “We warmly welcome the Productivity Commission’s finding that a new National Disability Agreement is needed now to […]