Beyond inspiration: Bridget Murphy calls for recognition of athletic skill
Originally published on Equestrian Life 23 April 2026. Paralympian Bridget Murphy “doesn’t like the spotlight,” but she is fast becoming one of the most well-known para-equestrians in the country. Competing…
‘Just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean it’s not there’: Why disability inclusion must recognise diversity
International Day of People with Disabilities is held annually on December 3 to promote the rights of people with disabilities worldwide.
Rewriting disability narratives to reflect real inclusion
As Australia marks International Day of People with Disabilities, advocates call for a shift from “inspiration” tropes.
Paralympic Experience and Discursive Disability Embodiment
Paralympic discourse reveals how disability experiences are constructed through the interplay of historical memory, media mediation, and embodied practice. Read more...
Disability advocates slam new bill that could strip social security from vulnerable Australians
Sweeping changes to the Social Security laws have been met with fierce opposition from peak disability organisations.
Paralympic Champions reflect 25 years after Sydney Games
On the Silver anniversary of the 2000 Sydney Paralympic Games, two gold medal winning Australian athletes share their story.
Disability advocates call for urgent action after SA Royal Commission findings
Disability advocates warn that without urgent reform, SA risks leaving women and children with disabilities trapped in unsafe, inaccessible systems.
Ley’s NDIS cuts and austerity echo Morrison’s divisive politics
Analysis: Resurrection of Coalition-era austerity, by Opposition Leader Sussan Ley targets the NDIS, writes Melissa Marsden.
Explainer: How occupational therapy changes lives.
Occupational therapists are urging parents not to “give up hope”, emphasising the value of OT for children with psychosocial disabilities.
Former political staffer Jo Tarnawsky on the hidden toll of workplace bullying
Jo Tarnawsky first visited Parliament House as a 12-year-old - She describes it as a “life-changing moment.”