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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.

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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.

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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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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 Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

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.

AAP

‘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’.

The Independent 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 Guardian - UK

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

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

The Independent UK

"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”

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The Independent UK

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

Whitehead won Paralympic 200m gold in London and Rio.

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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.

The Independent UK

From Jobcentres to disability benefits: Labour’s DWP changes explained

Several major changes have been announced

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Georgians still being institutionalized

Advocates said these failures continue to violate the rights of Georgians who have been historically marginalized

The Guardian - AU

Victoria’s anti-vilification laws: how will they change and who will they protect?

Protection on basis of disability, gender identity, sex and sexual orientation will keep communities safe and united, Jacinta Allan says

The Conversation

Wicked’s depiction of disability is refreshing – thanks to authentic casting and an accessible set

Warning: this article contains spoilers for Wicked.

Evening Standard

Simon Harris says ‘all to play for’ in election despite Fine Gael polling slide

The Taoiseach said he hoped voters would not judge him on the basis of a criticised encounter with a disability care worker in Co Cork.

The Independent UK

Disability music charity aims to fulfil late MP Sir David Amess’s Broadway dream

The Music Man Project, which was formed 25 years ago in Essex, has performed at the Royal Albert Hall and the London Palladium.

The Independent UK

Tanni Grey-Thompson: Assisted dying bill will allow families to go ‘doctor shopping’ to end lives of relatives

Exclusive: Sporting hero and disability rights campaigner Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has warned that loopholes in the assisted dying legislation mean that safeguards against abuse are non-existent

The Guardian - AU

Not just Cbus: 10 largest super funds had thousands of complaints over death and disability claims

Data from the financial watchdog strongly supports Asic’s claim ‘there is a systemic issue’ across the superannuation sector, advocate says

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