disability – Western Independent

Hope in young hands

The Australian disability sector is in critical need of support workers. Attracting more young people to the industry could be the solution.

Wheelchair AFL allows people with disabilities to play the game. But it’s their able-bodied teammates who help make the league a success.

Australia prides itself on having a fair immigration policy. But, that’s not always the experience for people with serious health problems.

An NDS campaign is raising awareness of ACROD bay misuse.

A Como cafe that specifically trains people with disabilities is hoping its model can be replicated more widely.

Isolated and underprivileged, kids with disabilities in Mumbai face an uphill battle.

The rate of entrepreneurship is higher amongst people living with disabilities, despite ongoing inequality in other areas of employment.

The reform will change the way disability services are delivered in WA.

Creating more jobs in this area is a priority for the State Government.

For families and carers, striking the right balance between encouraging independence and providing assistance can be hard.