Disability

Disability in rural Australia

This report investigates the lived experiences of Aboriginal people with disabilities living in the West Kimberley region of Western Australia, covered by the local government shires of Broome and

Planning for a better life under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

This project aims to analyse and define the experiences and expectations of people with disability in rural and remote regions.

Remote Aboriginal families and carers of children with disabilities

The project intends to explore the challenges that Aboriginal families who have children with disabilities experience when living in remote communities.

Exploring the impact on Aboriginal women of living with chronic disease

Aboriginal women are frequently called upon to support their families and other community members. At times, such supporting roles can be burdensome for these women.

Breaking the silence

While some Deaf and Hard of Hearing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders rely on Australian Sign Language (Auslan) to communicate, others use traditional Aboriginal and Kriol (Torres Strait Islan