'Incredibly outdated' assistance dog laws leaving people in limbo Tasmanian state law has the weakest protections for people relying on assistance animals, and discrimination reports are growing. Those affected say considering legal action to access public spaces and necessary services is exhausting.

ABC News: 'Incredibly outdated' assistance dog laws leaving people in limbo www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-30/push-to-... #CommunityandSociety #Discrimination #Disabilities #HumanRights #Disability

This man is using TikTok to help others beat loneliness this Christmas On TikTok, David Milana is known as "the dude that does things on his own". This Christmas, he's using what he's learnt to help others. 

This man is using TikTok to help others beat loneliness this Christmas: On TikTok, David Milana is known as "the dude that does things on his own". This Christmas, he's using what he's learnt to help others.  #MentalHealth #CommunityandSociety #HumanInterest

Families of children with epilepsy tell of uphill battle to get NDIS funding for a condition that's not considered a disability Adeline is a cheeky seven-year-old but her epilepsy has left her brain damaged, and the NDIS won't help, leaving her family desperate for access to therapies that could help her.

Families of children with epilepsy tell of uphill battle to get NDIS funding for a condition that's not considered a disability #Epilepsy #Disabilities #CommunityandSociety

Daniel Andrews takes up new role in youth mental health The former Victorian premier has been appointed chair of Orygen.

Daniel Andrews takes up new role in youth mental health #Health #MentalHealth #CommunityandSociety

'Everything was always my fault': Coercive control survivor speaks as new campaign targets abuse Sheree Schonian lost control over the length of her skirt, her friends and the food she ate while she was in a 16-year abusive relationship. She is speaking out to help others affected by domestic violence.

'Everything was always my fault': Coercive control survivor speaks as new campaign targets abuse #DomesticViolence #CommunityandSociety #Crime

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Disability groups urge government to make significant changes to NDIS bill amid fears it will have negative impact www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-26/ndis-inq... #HealthAdministration #CommunityandSociety #Federal-StateIssues #Law […]

ABC News: How will people with disability be involved in designing changes to the NDIS? www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-06/ndis-co-... #GovernmentandPolitics #LearningDisabilities #CommunityandSociety #FederalGovernment #Discrimination #Disabilities #In…