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"Wicked" and the question of Nessarose

Marissa Bode's casting is groundbreaking and deserving of celebration. The role itself, however, comes with caveats

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Are You a Renter? You Could Save on Taxes

With these tax savings at your fingertips, rent may be more affordable

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Australians with disability are 4 times more likely to die early – often not due to their disability

When Finlay Browne died at just 16 years old, “Down syndrome” was listed on his death certificate as a cause of death.

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Understanding the Different Types of NDIS Support Coordination

One key resource that makes the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) more manageable is the support coordinator. Support coordination is designed to assist individuals in using their NDIS funding to access necessary supports, services, and community resources.

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Anne ‘speechless’ that double amputee who scaled Everest plans more climbs

Hari Budha Magar, an adventurer and disability campaigner, said it was ‘absolutely amazing’ to be made an MBE at Windsor Castle.

Evening Standard

Workers with disabilities are disclosing their status at work but they aren’t asking for accommodation: ‘They automatically assume that they’re not going to get it’

Employees are more open about disclosing their disabilities, but they’re still scared to ask for what they need.

Fortune

Disability ministers will ‘champion’ inclusion and accessibility, says Timms

Work and pensions minister Sir Stephen Timms said the move aims to drive ‘real improvements’ for disabled people.

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Call for disability minister to have lived experience

Australians with disability are profoundly affected by the NDIS, and the scheme's next minister should understand that, one advocate says.

AAP

Some of Australia’s largest disability jobs service providers failing to meet quality standards

First report card on 88 providers in government program finds seven needing improvement and five failing on effectiveness

The Guardian - AU

Welfare payments are going digital in Africa – but this isn’t helping those without internet access or smartphones

If you have ever received financial support from the state because you were unable to work due to pregnancy, disability, sickness or old age, you’ve benefited from what is known as social protection.

The Conversation

New Lego characters aim to represent hidden disabilities such as autism

Company says it hopes sunflower lanyard will help people ‘embrace diversity, value inclusivity and remove stigma’

The Guardian - UK

Wicked’s Marissa Bode Says There’s Plot Changes Involving Her Character’s Disability In Part 2

“We changed this part in this way so that it felt less like a fixing moment.”

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Wicked Star & Wheelchair User Marissa Bode Slams ‘Gross’ Jokes About Her Character’s Disability

"It's low hanging fruit that too many of you are comfortable taking."

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Wicked star Marissa Bode calls out 'very gross' remarks about her character's disability

Marissa Bode is speaking out after trolls left nasty remarks about Nessarose Thropp's disability in 'Wicked'.

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The Independent UK

Wicked star denounces ‘aggressive’ and ‘deeply uncomfortable’ comments about character’s disability

Marissa Bode, who stars as Elphaba’s younger sister Nessarose, uses a wheelchair just like her character

The Guardian - UK

Do long-term sickness benefits cost UK a lot and can more people be helped into work?

One in 10 of working-age population claim sickness benefit as Britain struggles with aftermath of austerity, pandemic and cost of living crisis

AAP

NDIS fraud crackdown gets $110m boost

Criminals, charlatans and dodgy providers attempting to defraud the National Disability Insurance Scheme will face a tougher fraud detection system.

The Independent UK

‘Hardest decision’ to support assisted dying Bill, MP with disability says

Labour MP Marie Tidball said the Bill would empower people to make choices about their own deaths with ‘dignity and respect’.

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The Guardian - UK

MPs may trust doctors to manage assisted dying. Disabled people like me cannot

Two friends recently woke up in hospital to find ‘Do not resuscitate’ orders on their notes. We’re all too aware that some lives aren’t valued as much as others, says the actor and disability rights activist Liz Carr

The Independent UK

Labour gives disability benefit change update – but ‘anxiety’ remains for thousands

’Cloud of uncertainty’ hangs over disabled people, charities warn

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"Tackling ableism, inaccessibility and discrimination should be a priority for the entire music industry”: The startling systemic issues facing disabled musicians highlighted in new report

"Tackling ableism, inaccessibility and discrimination should be a priority for the entire music industry”

The Independent UK

Richard Whitehead feels 2012 was missed opportunity to make sport more inclusive

Whitehead won Paralympic 200m gold in London and Rio.

Crikey

Teen social media ban inquiry didn’t even respond to man with disability’s accessibility request

‘Kids with disabilities are going to be affected by the proposed ban. We should be ensuring the government gets to hear from us.’

AAP

Teen social media ban a step closer despite concerns

A social media ban is looming for Australians aged under 16 after the measure to force restrictions on many platforms cleared its first hurdle in parliament.

Evening Standard

Those who can work, must work, says Kendall in welfare overhaul announcement

The Work and Pensions Secretary warned the benefits bill for sickness and disability is set to rise by £26 billion by the end of this parliament.

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