For thousands of Australian families, raising a child with disability involves navigating a complex network of services, supports, and therapies. But, as parents age, a difficult, and often unspoken question begins to loom: Who will care for my child when I am no...
Making sport accessible: A guide for sport clubs
Sport and recreation have long been recognised as tools for bringing communities together. Yet, for many Australians, particularly those living with disability, barriers to participation persist. From inaccessible facilities, limited awareness, and outdated practices,...
Bridging the gender gap in healthcare
As Women’s Health Week shines a national spotlight on the state of women’s wellbeing, it brings renewed urgency to a long-standing issue: gender inequality in healthcare. Despite advances across many sectors, women in Australia continue to experience systematic...
What to expect during a home assessment
For those experiencing challenges with their mobility, safety, or independence, a home assessment is a critical part of care planning. Usually conducted by an Occupational Therapist, these assessments provide insight into a person’s living environment and daily...
Loneliness: The growing health concern affecting Australians
Loneliness has emerged as a silent but pervasive crisis, affecting millions of Australians. Among the most impacted are older adults and people living with disability—communities that often face persistent and invisible barriers to connection. These barriers are often...
Grattan Institute calls for major NDIS overhaul
A landmark report released by the Grattan Institute has called for sweeping changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), proposing a tighter focus on eligibility, budgeting, and the introduction of a new tier of support. While the report argues changes...











