On 22 December 2025, the House Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Disability released a final report following its Inquiry into the Australian Government’s Thriving Kids initiative.
The Guardian’s recent reporting on proposals to introduce computer-generated NDIS plans appears to signal a substantial change in the way participant budgets may be determined.
Disability advocate Kirsty Barnett reflects on why it’s time for Australia to adopt a national Human Rights Act.
Grace Mitchelson is 19 but has already spent years of her life fighting to be believed, supported, and included.
A new national survey of 1535 families and young people has found nearly 80% believe the government’s Thriving Kids rollout window leaves too little time to prepare, putting vital supports at risk.
Children and young people under 16 will soon be unable to hold accounts on social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
Disability Representative Organisations stand united in our reiteration to government of nothing about us without us.
Children and Young People with Disability Australia cautions against rushing the Australian Government’s Thriving Kids program, announced today.
Students with disability continue to be excluded, bullied, and denied meaningful support at school almost two years after the Disability Royal Commission called for urgent reform.
A new national CYDA survey has exposed the profound harm the NDIS eligibility reassessment process is causing families across the country.
The Australian Coalition for Inclusive Education is deeply alarmed by the Queensland Government’s recent announcement to build six new special schools.
Disability Representative Organisations have worked together to develop a detailed joint position statement offering recommendations to guide the Australian Government’s transition to a new human right-based needs assessment model for the NDIS.
