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Why autism has become a preference for employers

Organisations including software giant SAP, IBM and Westpac are hiring neurodiverse talent to give them an edge.

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Disabled Victorians forced to wait in hospital beds due to NDIS delays

More than 200 Victorians with a disability were stuck in hospital for an average of 160 days after they were well enough to be discharged, the state government says.

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Election 2022: What political merchandise says about us

Election 2022: What political merchandise says about us
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'I wanted my independence': How Connor took on the NDIS and won

Connor Brookhouse didn’t want to live in a group disability home. So he appealed to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and won.

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Indigenous mental health: Culturally safe solutions aimed at helping reduce rates of anxiety and depression

To find true healing for her depression and anxiety, Portia Walker-Fernando has moved away from conventional Western support systems, instead leaning on methods her people have used for thousands of years.

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They joined the Navy to see the world, but the pandemic meant they couldn't go ashore

They joined the Navy to see the world, but the pandemic meant they couldn't go ashore
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'These last years have been crazy': $40m plan to address anxiety in kids

All parents will have access to free online program to help children with their mental health under $40.6 million federal government grant.

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Four-day work week: The companies offering staff a four-day week, with no pay cut

A Melbourne firm is trialling a four-day week with no reduction in pay after the pandemic made staff rethink their priorities.

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Access and inclusion in cities: How accessible is Melbourne for people with a disability?

Tennis legend Dylan Alcott’s appointment as Australian of the Year has put the focus on access and inclusion for people with a disability. But just how accessible is his own home town? Our experts, including Lonely Planet author Martin Heng, investigate.

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Access and inclusion in cities: How accessible is Melbourne for people with a disability?

Tennis legend Dylan Alcott’s appointment as Australian of the Year has put the focus on access and inclusion for people with a disability. But just how accessible is his own home town? Our experts, including Lonely Planet author Martin Heng, investigate.

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