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5 Ways Churches Can Support People Living with Disability

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By: Salt

NDIS funding changes are increasing pressure on families. Here are practical ways churches can support people with disability and their families.

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Enabling an Equal Playing Field in the World of Disability

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By: Helping Hands TV

The NDIS support that helps a Paralympian live independently, on and off the sporting field.

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Lights, Camera, Inclusion: The 2025 Focus on Ability Red Carpet Awards

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By: CMAA


The 2025 Focus on Ability Short Film Festival Red Carpet Awards was hosted in Sydney recently and it shone a spotlight on short films and documentaries created by or featuring 286 finalists from 26 countries, each with disability, celebrating talent, creativity and inclusion from around the world.

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Australia’s First Accessible Greeting Cards

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By: Joni Boyd

In a move toward greater inclusion, Guide Dogs Australia and Hallmark Australia have unveiled a new card range designed so people living with low vision or blindness can participate fully in the tradition of giving and receiving greeting cards.

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Choosing to Speak Up – Why Disability Advocacy Matters

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By: Helping Hands TV

“When disability is on your radar, it’s very hard to get it off your radar … I think it’s not thinking someone else is going to do that, but actually saying, ‘What can I do to make a difference here?’” says Dr. Louise Gosbell. Read more

“We Are Fearfully and Wonderfully Made”: A Call for Churches to Embrace Neurodivergence”

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By: Daniel Giles

My name is Daniel Giles, and I’m proudly autistic. Autism for me is another way of being. I see the world differently – but I believe that difference is something to celebrate, not something to fear or overlook. Read more

What It’s Really Like to Live With a Disability

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By: Helping Hands TV

When asked if Aussies really understand life with a disability, Laura Cowell, the Australian CEO of TLC Disability Services, says there’s room for improvement. Read more

What it Means to Truly Belong When You Have a Disability

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By: Helping Hands TV

“Diversity is being invited to the party, but inclusion is being asked to dance,” begins Dr. Louise Gosbell, on answering the question, What does it mean to be inclusive? Read more

Independence and Choice for Younger People with a Disability

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By: Helping Hands TV

It’s daunting to know that of the 30,000+ people across Australia requiring specialist disability accommodation, almost half are currently living in unsuitable housing. Read more