Nas Campanella

The Federal Government is pressing ahead with plans to divert children with developmental delay and autism off the National Disability Insurance Scheme with consultation set to begin within weeks.

Parents and advocates call for reassurance their kids won’t be left behind under a new Thriving Kids program announced by NDIS Minister Mark Butler.

Passengers with disability say they are still facing major barriers when trying to fly, despite a Federal Government Aviation White Paper last year.

Jono Bredin was excited to be invited to speak at an inclusive housing summit, but soon found out there were no flights on any airline that could safely get him there.

The quicker the details of these next steps of reform are ironed out, the quicker the government and families can have certainty in a sustainable future for themselves and the NDIS.

The NDIS has transformed the lives of its participants, but hard questions about the scheme's future are again being asked. Here's what you need to know.

Japanese is one of the most studied languages for high schoolers — but few do it like Jacinta McIntyre. The 14-year-old is blind and learning the language through braille.

The way many people view disability forces those living with it to work within the limitations of a world not designed for them. Could a shift in mindset help move the dial on inclusion?

A Queensland woman who uses a wheelchair and is now undergoing chemotherapy to treat an aggressive form of breast cancer says she was shocked when she was initially denied access to a mammogram because of her disability. 

Carol Taylor's mammogram was cancelled because she uses a wheelchair. When she eventually got a scan, she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Very little progress has been made on "once-in-a-generation" disability reforms since they were first announced in 2023, leaving many in the sector concerned some people could be left behind. 

A new report has recommended four policy changes to "save" the NDIS, as negotiations between federal and state governments stall over a funding deal for a new tier of services to be set up outside the scheme.

A Sydney mother is calling for change after being told her daughter with disability would have to wait five months for a scan her doctor said was urgent.

As the Federal Government tries to rein in spending on the National Disability Insurance Scheme, its managing agency has lowered the prices participants can be charged for certain therapies.

NDIS participants report sudden cuts or reviews of plans by staff who don’t understand disability, while a legal service representing participants through appeals says it has experienced a surge in demand.

When Kate and Dan Walls found out their daughter Charlie was Deaf, they knew it wasn't something they wanted to fix and move on from. Instead, they've embraced it.

Ali France's election win over Peter Dutton isn't just a positive for Anthony Albanese and Labor — it's also big for the disability community, writes Nas Campanella.

Estate planning before your own death can be confronting for anyone. But for parents who have children with disabilities, there are additional complexities to consider. 

On the eve of a new parliament, these are three areas disability advocates want addressed, write Evan Young and Nas Campanella.

Finding the right school is a daunting task for any family, but for parents with children with disability there are extra hurdles like ensuring the school will provide the right support for your child. The mother of a boy who is deaf and blind says she's felt frustrated with a lack of clarity over whether he'll receive the assistance specific to his disability.

The mother of a boy who is Deafblind is frustrated after being told her son will not have the one-on-one assistance he needs to understand lessons in his preferred setting.

A project led by autistic people has been holding events and training staff at some of Australia’s biggest arts institutions to help them become more inclusive.

The death of a man with disability in NDIS-supported housing last month sparks a police investigation and renewed calls for mandatory provider registration.

Australians with intellectual disability continue to experience unconscious bias in the medical system and poor health outcomes. Advocates are demanding change.

A Victorian woman is suing Uber in the Federal Court, alleging drivers breached disability discrimination laws by repeatedly refusing to pick up her guide dog.