Talking Disability

18/12/2025

People with complex and multiple needs require more than one-size-fits-all support. Complex care providers are playing an increasingly critical role in disability support across Australia, delivering coordinated medical, personal and emotional care that supports independence, dignity and long-term wellbeing.
Read how complex care is shaping the future of disability support on Talking Disability.

Complex care providers are becoming central to disability support in Australia, delivering coordinated medical, personal...

17/12/2025

Australia’s disability support system is changing - and it’s long overdue. From institutional care to personalised, community-based support, the focus is now on choice, independence and inclusion. Discover how the NDIS, technology and stronger community connections are helping people with disability build better futures. Read more on Talking Disability.

Australia’s disability support system has entered a new era. With the NDIS at its centre, disability care is shifting...

15/12/2025

Real inclusion in schools doesn’t happen by accident - it’s driven by people with lived experience. Sporting Wheelies’ Raising the Bar program is bringing ‘Game Changers’ into classrooms across Queensland to challenge assumptions, teach inclusive language and lead adaptive sport sessions. Their lived experience is reshaping how kids see disability and building empathy that lasts a lifetime. Read how these change makers are making schools more inclusive.

Christmas is often described as a time of giving, yet inclusion remains out of reach for many Australians with...

11/12/2025

✨ Kids who stutter shouldn’t have to stay quiet - they deserve to shine. A new Australian-first improv theatre program is giving children and teens who stutter a safe, fun space to build confidence and find their voice 🎭💬. Co-designed with young people who stutter and run by the University of South Australia, the free six-week sessions use improv games + therapy to turn speaking from a challenge into a joy. “Stuttering doesn’t have to be a negative thing,” says the team - and this program proves it. 💙

An Australian-first improv theatre program is helping children and teenagers who stutter build confidence, connection...

09/12/2025

No one should spend Christmas feeling forgotten. 🎄
Connect the 40% is calling on Australians to help bring joy to aged care residents who won’t receive visitors or gifts this year.
Choose a gift, write a message, and make someone’s Christmas feel a little brighter. 💛
👉 Get involved: www.connectthe40.com

09/12/2025

Could redirecting $2 billion from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) reach 230,000 more people with disability in Australia - and what would it really mean for inclusion, access and equity?

The federal government is considering redirecting $2 billion from the NDIS to expand foundational supports for 230,000...

08/12/2025

👏 A new Mini Woolies has opened in Wagga Wagga - giving people with disability the chance to gain hands-on experience, confidence, and job-ready skills in a supportive environment. The program replicates a real Woolworths store, helping participants build independence and prepare for open employment. A big win for inclusion and opportunity in regional NSW! 🌱

A new Mini Woolies in Wagga Wagga is helping people with disability build confidence and job-ready skills in a real...

04/12/2025

New research from the University of Newcastle shows that adapted exercise sessions in special-education classrooms improve fitness, behaviour and wellbeing for students with disability, and the benefits last long after class ends. Read more ➡️ https://www.disabilitysupportguide.com.au/talking-disability/exercise-for-students-with-disability-boosts-wellbeing-beyond-the-classroom

02/12/2025

Today is the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year’s theme, “Building disability-inclusive communities for all,” reinforces the need for genuine inclusion, not just awareness.

At Talking Disability, we’re committed to amplifying disabled voices and calling out the barriers that still limit access, autonomy and participation. Progress happens when disabled people lead the conversation and the community listens. Inclusion must be intentional. Let’s keep pushing for systems, spaces and attitudes that support everyone.

02/12/2025

The NDIS is at a crossroads. A growing chorus of experts is calling for urgent pricing reform to stop overpayments, misuse and fraud across the scheme. Without change, the long-term sustainability of the NDIS, and the rights of people with disability, remain at risk. Read our full article on Talking Disability to learn why pricing reform can’t wait.

A renewed push to fix NDIS pricing highlights growing concerns about overpayments, misuse and fraud. Experts warn that...

01/12/2025

Looking for an NDIS provider you can trust? Finding the right provider makes a huge difference to your independence, confidence, and daily wellbeing. Whether you're new to the NDIS or reviewing your options, it helps to know what to look for.
In our latest Talking Disability guide, we break down:
🔹 How to check accreditation and compliance
🔹 The best NDIS tools to research providers
🔹 What quality support looks like
🔹 Signs a provider is trustworthy
🔹 Red flags to watch out for
🔹 How to compare services to match your goals
A reliable provider listens, communicates clearly, protects your privacy, and gives you support that truly fits your life. Read the full article to feel more confident in choosing your next NDIS provider. Your goals deserve the right support team behind them ❤️

Finding the right NDIS provider can transform your support experience. Learn how to assess accreditation, compare...

27/11/2025

Caring for someone with complex health challenges can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. Our latest guide breaks down:
✅ The signs that care needs have become more complex
✅ What to do when transitions and multiple conditions make things harder
✅ The roles care providers play in coordinating safe, continuous support
✅ The care options available for families in Australia
If you’re navigating cognitive decline, reduced mobility, social vulnerability or increasing care demands, this article will help you understand your next steps with clarity.
📘Read the full blog and take the first step toward more coordinated, supported care.

Navigating complex care can feel overwhelming, especially when health challenges, cognitive decline, or mobility issues...