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  1. DLI Members in the news – July/ August 2025

    Lisa Cox – Why sepsis is killing more Australian than cancer, road accidents

    Sarah Langston – NDIS: Disability advocates urge angered parents to boycott Federal Government’s slashing of autism support

    Megan Spindler-Smith – Disability funding reforms trigger ‘so many questions’

    Megan Spindler-Smith – States, disability community seek more detail on NDIS plans

    Megan Spindler-Smith – Thriving Kids: The plan to move children with autism and developmental delays off NDIS

    Katie Kelly – Paralympian and veteran join Play Well group to champion inclusion in sport

    Uli Cartwright – For years, Uli could not legally share his experiences of being under state control. Now he can

    Colleen Furlanetto – Bring Frost Street back into scope

    Uli Cartwright – Why some Australians are being ‘silenced’ by gag laws and the push to change them

    Alastair McEwin – Are Queensland’s new “special schools” a step forward or a step back?

    Katie Kelly – Ready to run? Register for the Casino Fun Run now

    Morwenna Collett – Movers & Shakers: Cormann keeps OECD job, Glyn Davis’ new gig – The Mandarin

    July 2025

    Morwenna Collett – Creative Australia announces new appointments and initiatives under National Arts and Disability Plan

    Megan Spindler-Smith – Disability advocates say NDIS changes disregard alternative therapy benefits – ABC News

    Chrissy Antonopoulos – New research: assessing personal values and implicit bias towards people with disability

    Laura Pettenuzzo – Varuna announces 2025 Writer’s Space Online Fellowship recipients | Books+Publishing

    Frances Kupke-Smith – More MLAK use urged – Bellarine Times

    Bella Owen – Purple Orange Podcast Series Season 3 Episode 1 Unseen, but felt: The art of allyship

    Matt Morrissey – Canberra chefs unite for one night only for a great meal and greater purpose

    Ebe Ganon – Qantas cyber attack victims say the airline is failing to protect data

    Megan Spindler-Smith – NAIDOC 2025: Next Gen’s Strength, Vision & Legacy

    Megan Spindler-Smith – PWDA Seeks Truth Behind FOI Revelations, NDIA Actions

    Megan Spindler-Smith – PWDA Seeks Truth Behind FOI Revelations, NDIA Actions

    Yenn Purkis – Backlash as Reform claims trans books removed from children’s library section

    Megan Spindler-Smith – Families fear reduced NDIS support as travel subsidies paid to allied health providers cut

    Ebe Ganon – Qantas customers’ data stolen

    Katie Kelly – Triathlon legends share Wollongong with the world

    Alastair McEwin – Grattan Institute pitches blueprint to ‘save’ NDIS as foundational supports rollout stalls

    Alastair McEwin – How to save the NDIS

    Alastair McEwin – How to cut NDIS costs and keep vital services

  2. DLI Members in the news – June 2025

    Cain Beckett – Help available for Canberrans caring for loved ones

    Megan Spindler-Smith – PWDA Highlights From Day 3 At COSP18

    Colleen Furlanetto – More than 3000 Aussies to be hit as financially challenged aged care, disability services company Annecto collapses

    Lisa Cox – ‘Fear of the unknown’: Why aren’t companies hiring disabled workers?

    Megan Spindler-Smith – PWDA Highlights From COSP18 Official Opening Day

    Megan Spindler-Smith – Intervention from 10 June 2025 United Nations COSP – General Debate

    Natale Cutri –   Six police employees in King’s Birthday honours – Victoria Police

    Megan Spindler-Smith – Culturally Sensitive End to Restrictive Practices | Mirage News

    Megan Spindler-Smith – PWDA Highlights Day One at COSP18 in New York – Mirage News

    Colleen Furlanetto – These iconic long-weekend pit stops have saved countless lives. But they are now harder to find

    Megan Spindler-Smith – PWDA Attends 18th CRPD States Parties Conference

    Emma Bennison – Disability Responsiveness New Zealand S1E11 – Interview with Emma Bennison

    Jodie Hoger – Just inspirational: ruthless comment drives Jodie Hoger to an award winning career

  3. DLI members in the news – May 2025

    Dan Stubbs – Vision Australia podcast

    Ryan Smith – Community Reference Group criticises Pt Grey plan

    Ryan Smith – Volunteers share passion for Moreton Bay

    Matt Morrissey – From devastation to forging pathways in employment, it’s been quite a journey for this business owner

    Lisa Cox – Why disability should matter to all politicians, and every Australian

    Ryan Smith – Climate impact and power of AI among program highlights for 2025 Outdoor Industry Summit

    Cain Beckett – Cain Beckett leads carers ACT with new vision

    Lisa Cox – How my disability became a secret weapon on the dating scene

  4. DLI Members in the news – February 2025

    Shane Hryhorec – No more excuses in bid to boost beach access for all

    Caroline Bowditch – On the move: latest arts sector appointments

    Ryan Smith – Contributor: Ryan Smith

    Yenn Purkis – Spreading empathy through interactive training

    Katie Kelly – Mayor Tom Tate responds to fresh calls for ocean pools on the Gold Coast

    Megan Spindler-Smith – NDIS Reforms Tighten, States Abandon Disabled

    Ryan Smith – The future of accessibility is personal

    Shane Hryhorec – Aussie council’s major crackdown amid common e-bike gripe: ‘Huge issue’

    Caroline Bowditch – New works wanted: Melbourne Fringe Festival announces major commission opportunities for 2025

    Emma Bennison – Tasmanian blind woman felt ‘abandoned’ in Melbourne Airport by staff, calling for better disability support

    Emma Bennison – Statement – Jetstar and Emma Bennison

    Emma Bennison – Jetstar to improve passenger service after blind passenger left stranded in airport lounge

    Emma Bennison – Discusses recent experience with Jetstar

    Christina Ryan – Australia’s Leaders Unite to Launch International Women’s Month with UN Women Australia

    Christina Ryan – Albanese and Dutton speak on gender equality ahead of International Women’s Day

    Megan Spindler-Smith – PWDA condemns QLD Govt’s Trans Health Ban

    Heidi La Paglia – NAS – ABC Drive Hobart Radio

    Emma Bennison – Festivale, artificial intelligence applications

    Lisa Cox – QUT Community Recognised with National Honours

  5. DLI Members in the news – January 2025

    Yasmine Gray – 10+ ways to welcome the Year of the Snake in Canberra

    Briar Harte – How intersectionality impacts people with a disability – and what we can do about it

    Lisa Cox – Australia Day Honours awarded

    Christina Ryan – Gold Coast Disability Expo’s post

    Heidi La Paglia Reid – Questions remain over how a national first strategy will work in Tasmania

    Megan Spindler Smith – Concerns new autism plan may overlook children who need help

    Megan Spindler Smith – Disability experts are cautious of the recently announced National Autism Strategy

    Megan Spindler Smith – Worries autism plan may overlook children who need help

    Megan Spindler Smith – Australia Just Got Its First National Autism Strategy, Here’s What It Means

    Megan Spindler Smith – Autism Strategy Welcomed, Success Hinges on Funding

    Ebe Ganon – AUDIO: Advocates champion ‘historic’ national autism strategy

    Vaughn Bennison – Australian government expands disability representation with NDIA appointments

    Megan Spindler Smith – NDIS access fails at first financial hurdle for families with disability

    Vaughn Bennison – Bill Shorten will leave the NDIS in the hands of people with disability

    Megan Spindler Smith – Illawarra man’s death highlights ‘profound human rights violation’

    Claudia Forsberg – Support services see cost-of-living crisis driving Christmas stress

    Megan Spindler Smith – Eliminating Restrictive Practices In Australia

  6. DLI Members in the news – November 2024

    Samantha Jenkinson – Newman History 6753 (podcast)

    Megan Spindler Smith – Would you benefit from the nine cost-of-living report recommendations?

    Fiona Yeang – Standing meeting lacks insight

    Gemma Smart – SUPRA officers elected to CAPA

    Dan Stubbs, Christina Ryan – SDAC24 Interviews (videos)

    Carly Findlay – Hear from a lived experience

    Megan Spindler Smith – PWDA Responds To NDIA STA And Respite Changes

    Yenn Purkis, Disability Leadership Institute – Ways to celebrate I-Day in Canberra

    Disability Leadership Institute – Australians with disability tell their stories for International Day of People with Disability 2024

    Megan Spindler Smith – ‘Paying the price’ Final Report a missed opportunity to alleviate cost of living crisis for people with disability

    Lisa Cox – Unstereotype Alliance Australia to present Disability in Advertising panel at Bus Stop Film’s Driving Change Disability Employment Summit

    Lisa Cox – Unstereotype Alliance Australia to unveil Unilever, Mars Wrigley-backed research at disability employment summit

    Christina Ryan – Here are the Australians of the Year for the ACT for 2025

    Christina Ryan – Office for Women turns 50

    Christina Ryan – ACT nominees for 2025 Australian of the Year awards named

    Christina Ryan – Rugby legend in the running for ACT Australian of the Year

    Shane Hryhorec – Escooters blocking footpaths at centre of disability discrimination case

    Caroline Bowditch – The art of landing in your skin, TEDxCastlemaine

    Christina Ryan – Revealed: who’s in line to be the ACT’s Australian of the Year for 2025

    Christina Ryan – 2025 ACT Australian of the Year Nominee

    Carly Findlay – New Powerd podcast Access Granted explores the intersection between disability and change politics

    Christina Ryan – Revealed: who’s in line to be the ACT’s Australian of the Year for 2025

    Carly Findlay – On Why Using Facial Disfigurement As A Halloween Costume Causes ‘Hurt & Harm’

    Megan Spindler Smith – Death of 26yo woman who lived with ‘significant’ disabilities prompts call for safeguards

    Claudia Forsberg – Costumes and trick or treating draw bulk of Halloween retail spending

    Matt Warren, Megan Spindler Smith, Vicki Winfield, Shevonne Joyce, Disability Leadership Institute – Executive internship program nominated for Victorian Disability Award!