Talking Disability

10/04/2026

People with disability are being brought closer to the centre of NDIS regulation, with a new Advisory Council set to shape safeguarding and quality across the Scheme.

A new NDIS Advisory Council made up of people with disability and sector leaders will provide direct input into how the...

08/04/2026

Not all NDIS providers deliver the same level of support.
Here’s what to look for and what to avoid when choosing services that actually meet your needs.

Choosing the right NDIS provider can shape your entire experience of the scheme. From person-centred care to transparent...

07/04/2026

A new national disability data report promises better insight into how systems are working, but turning data into real change is still a work in progress.

The first National Disability Data Asset Annual Report reveals early progress in building a national dataset on...

20/02/2026

People living with disability can now record their access and communication needs directly in the Digital Health Record.

From booking Auslan interpreters to ensuring low-sensory spaces, this update aims to reduce repeated explanations and improve person-centred care across health services.

https://www.disabilitysupportguide.com.au/talking-disability/people-can-now-record-disability-and-access-needs-in-the-digital-health-record

18/02/2026

Should transport subsidies follow the person, not the provider?

After a national trial found 98 per cent of participants backed including rideshare in subsidy schemes, disability advocates are calling for reform.

For many people living with disability, transport is the difference between isolation and participation. Choice and flexibility matter.

https://www.disabilitysupportguide.com.au/talking-disability/disability-advocates-call-for-rideshare-to-be-included-in-transport-subsidy-schemes

16/02/2026

More Australians are turning to private NDIS support workers to gain greater flexibility and control over their supports.

For people living with disability, the appeal is clear: consistent relationships, tailored care and the ability to choose who provides support. But there are also responsibilities to consider.

Here’s what to weigh up before making a decision.

https://www.disabilitysupportguide.com.au/talking-disability/why-more-australians-are-choosing-private-ndis-support-workers

12/02/2026

The Brotherhood of St. Laurence has welcomed progress on Thriving Kids, describing it as a step toward earlier, local support for children with developmental delay and their families through trusted community settings like early learning and schools.

https://www.disabilitysupportguide.com.au/talking-disability/earlier-support-closer-to-home-for-children-and-families

11/02/2026

With the federal budget approaching, disability advocates are calling for real action on income security, housing, NDIS access and supports for people not covered by the scheme. The message is simple: people living with disability should not be left behind again.

https://www.disabilitysupportguide.com.au/talking-disability/what-disability-advocates-want-from-the-next-federal-budget

09/02/2026

Complex high care goes beyond basic support. From intensive nursing to daily living assistance, it plays a critical role in helping people with severe disabilities live safely, independently and with dignity, at home and in the community.

https://www.disabilitysupportguide.com.au/talking-disability/how-complex-high-care-supports-people-with-severe-disabilities

05/02/2026

Women with disability are taking centre stage in a powerful new Central Coast art exhibition - challenging stereotypes, amplifying voices, and proving disability arts belong at the heart of culture. 🎨✨ Art speaks loudest when people finally get the space to be seen and heard.

A new Central Coast exhibition is shining a spotlight on women with disability through bold, creative artworks that...

03/02/2026

Big changes are coming for the NDIS. Minister Mark Butler says the scheme’s growth must slow to stay sustainable, with governments backing a new “Thriving Kids” program to support children with mild to moderate needs outside the NDIS. The debate now is how reforms can protect the scheme without shutting out families who genuinely need support.

Federal Disability Minister Mark Butler has flagged major NDIS reforms, including a new Thriving Kids program and state...

02/02/2026

Tennis is becoming more inclusive at the 2026 Australian Open 🎾 Infosys and Tennis Australia have introduced MatchFeel - an AI-powered tool that turns live match data into tactile, sensory experiences for blind and visually impaired spectators. A powerful example of how human-centred AI can open sport to everyone.

The Australian Open and Infosys have introduced MatchFeel, an AI-powered accessibility innovation that transforms live...