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After a viral video sparked public outcry, Joshua Ruff secured a six-month reprieve to continue managing his own disability care. The 33-year-old garden designer, featured on Gardening Australia, uses trained family members as support workers at his rural Victorian home.
A Western Australian surf program is transforming lives by bringing together NDIS participants and everyday surfers to catch waves and build community. One surfer who was terrified of water now calls herself "an ocean person."
People in rural Western Australia will soon have disability support workers flying to them instead of traveling hundreds of miles for care. A new government program is bringing therapists and support services directly to five regional areas after a successful trial helped hundreds access the help they need. #
After losing his sight to medication side effects, West Australian Serge Asquer discovered lawn bowls and set his sights on representing Australia. Now he's advocating for disability support access so he and 11,000 others can keep pursuing their dreams.
When Lillian Rowsell finished school at 18, her parents transformed her grandfather's unused flat into a custom learning campus where she could keep growing. Seven years later, the 25-year-old still starts each day with excitement, choosing her activities and thriving with the support workers who've known her since childhood.
After 18 months of paperwork and "begging," an Australian father secured life-changing disability support for his partner diagnosed with dementia at 47. His advocacy breakthrough could help thousands of younger-onset dementia families navigate the complex system.
A new Senate inquiry into epilepsy in Australia offers hope to thousands of families struggling with funding gaps for care and support services. Four-year-old Leo's family is among those waiting for changes that could make life-saving assistance more accessible.
All Victorian children will receive two extra free visits with maternal and child health nurses to catch developmental needs early. The expansion is part of a $874 million program launching in October to support kids with autism and developmental delays.
Western Australia just became one of the last Australian states to ban landlords from evicting tenants without giving a reason. The policy shift gives renters more security in a tight housing market where families were too scared to ask for basic repairs.
Australia's Capital Territory just became the first jurisdiction to completely eliminate stamp duty for first home buyers, regardless of income or property value. Starting July 2026, the change could save buyers tens of thousands of dollars.
A nine-week cooking course in Western Australia is helping migrant women build businesses and confidence while creating a sisterhood that lasts long after graduation. The program has already helped one woman launch her own spice company.