National Disability Insurance Scheme Minister Bill Shorten rebuffs criticism that participants were given less than 48 hours' notice about crucial changes to items that can be funded by the scheme.
Heidi was told her daughter would struggle to walk. Now she's a champion runner
When Maia Shoecraft was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a toddler in a small rural town, her mum went back to university to help her.
Topic:Feel Good
Photo shows A woman and girl stretching on a patch of grass while looking at each otherSocial group gives deaf people and those who want to learn Auslan safe space to connect
The founders say their events give people an opportunity to chat, practise and learn Auslan in a social setting.
Photo shows Two women watching a woman sign Auslan in a pub with other peopleFormer inmate calls for intervention to halt spiralling WA prison conditions
The death of a friend in jail by suicide prompted former inmate Kelvin Whitwell to become a counsellor on the outside. Now he's calling for WA's prison system to be reformed.
Photo shows A man with black hair and a long black beard in a shirt with glasses stands in front of buildingsParalympian switches tennis racket for football to lead new Queensland league
For years, Paralympian Michael Dobbie-Bridges's life has been tennis, representing Australia in the 2008 Beijing Paralympics to six World Cups in Wheelchair Tennis. Now he's leading a new passion.
Photo shows Michael Dobbie-Bridges holds a footy while using his wheelchair, a sporting field can be seen in the background.Children with a disability over-represented in school suspensions
The cost of children with disability being over-represented in school suspensions, has been laid bare in a new report.
Photo shows School suspensions: School children in uniform walk with backpacks on.Has Video Duration: 2 minutes 3 seconds.Experiencing night life exceedingly difficult for Australians with disability
Going out on the town is almost a rite of passage in your 20's. But for 1 in 5 Australians living with disability, planning a night out in the city can pose a lot of challenges, and many would like to see that change.
Photo shows Accessibility Problem: Woman sits inside at a bar at night by herself.Has Video Duration: 2 minutes 9 seconds.'Everyone deserves to feel good': New clothes diverted from landfill to people in need amid cost of living crisis
Pensioner Raelene Cowan has little money left over after buying food and paying the bills. But she still treats herself to a new outfit, with the help of Thread Together, a program that's saving unwanted clothing destined for landfill.
Topic:Solutions
Photo shows An older woman with short white hair sits on a chair in a clothing store. Her expression is neutral.Why telling stories by heart is good for the mind and more
For friends and fellow-dyslexics Maralyn and Gaynor, continuing a tradition of oral storytelling in their hometown of Wallaroo in South Australia is proving to be a health and confidence booster for the community.
Topic:Feel Good
Photo shows A woman sits at a kitchen table with her friends, telling stories.When a simple night out on the town can take weeks of research
Organising a night out is exhausting work for young people with disabilities like Alessa — from checking the terrain, doorways, entrances, and adequate space for a wheelchair.
Photo shows A young woman in a dimly lit venue.Manslaughter charge dropped against stepfather accused of neglecting boy left quadraplegic
A Perth man accused of the manslaughter of his partner's 11-year-old son is released from custody, after the charges against him were dropped due to a lack of evidence against him.
Photo shows A man stands posing for a photo on a wooden walkway in front of trees, wearing a white shirt and dark pants.Perth coffee van owner helps people with disabilities find work
A coffee van owner is training Andy Cooper who has Down syndrome to become a barista as the WA government aims to connect more businesses with people with disability.
Photo shows A man with a grey goatee showing a younger man how to use a coffee machine.Has Video Duration: 1 minute 58 seconds.Classification is at the heart of Para sport — but it dashed the Paralympic dreams of these athletes
Without classification, Para sport would not exist. But cracks can emerge in even the best laid foundation. Once aspiring Paralympians, these athletes feel like they fell straight through them.
Photo shows Annabelle Lindsay holds a basketball above her head while sitting in a wheelchair.Daphne Robinson's big V/Line journey
Daphne Robinson takes the bus and train from Mount Gambier to Melbourne via Warrnambool.
Has Video Duration: 55 seconds.Why Daphne takes the train to Melbourne only to turn around when she gets there
A Mount Gambier woman who spent decades in institutions has found new freedom and joy through public transport — a love she takes to the extreme.
Topic:Profile
Photo shows A woman with grey hair and a grey jumper sitting on orange seats in a trainA specialised program helped Chloe's autistic daughter say 'I love you' for the first time, but she's been denied NDIS funding to go full-time
A service for children with autism say they have been overwhelmed by reports from parents saying their NDIS payments have been being slashed by up to 60 per cent when their plans are reviewed.
Photo shows A child sits in her mother's lap on the floor and they both smile.Traditional treatment for eating disorders left Lisa traumatised. She wants other neurodivergent people to know 'there's a way out'
Many neurodivergent people with eating disorders say traditional treatments haven't considered their unique needs. Now there's a push towards a more tailored approach.
Photo shows A white woman with short brown hair looking into the camera and smilingAustralia's first legally blind barrel racer
Megan McLoughlin is the first legally blind barrel racing competitor to qualify for the national finals.
Has Video Duration: 3 minutes 53 seconds.Laser surgery left Megan legally blind at 26 but that hasn't stopped her barrel racing
Megan McLoughlin says she trusts her horse Biscuit more than most humans after forming a special bond on their way to a sporting milestone.
Photo shows A woman puts her arms around a horse.Jean was led to believe her son being born with Down syndrome was a sad thing. She knows better now
When it was revealed one of Jean Elliott's unborn twins may have Down syndrome she was asked if she wanted an abortion, but she chose to keep both babies and she's so glad she did.
Photo shows A boy in a blue cardigan sits in the driver's seat of a tractorBill Shorten is leaving politics. The next NDIS minister better be ready to roll up their sleeves
Bill Shorten has had an enormous impact on the NDIS. When he leaves parliament next year, there will be no shortage of challenges for whoever steps in as minister, write Nas Campanella and Evan Young.
Photo shows A man standing at a lectern, spreading his arms and shrugging.