Advances in reproductive technologies, and contemporary family structures, have turned familial relationships on their head, and human rights law needs to catch up.
To truly uphold the values of fairness and equality, it’s imperative to address the issue of unequal access to assistive products and services.
The Sensory Science concept grew from the aim to “bring the beauty of the microscope to life for the low-vision and blind community”, and make science more accessible.
Australia has come some way since the Sex Discrimination Act came into effect 40 years ago this month, but there’s still more work to be done.
A parliamentary committee has recommended a dedicated act to protect human rights. Here’s how it could work.
Low-income customers who qualify for subsidised rates are five times more likely to use shared e-scooters and e-bikes for daily travel. People with disabilities also value them.
The naming, for the first time, of specific companies, not just industries, and what they pay their male and female workers, is set to pressure employers to take action.
The pictures men in paid care work are painting of work in the disability sector versus work in aged care are astonishingly different.
Victoria is set to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 12 this year, but questions remain as to what responses should be implemented to improve outcomes for young offenders and the community.
Snake envenomation remains a significant health challenge in the ASEAN region, but the development of a universal antivenom holds great promise in mitigating its impact.
If we’re going to genuinely improve behaviour and disruptions at school, we need to move from “fixing the blame” towards “fixing the problem”.
Life insurance companies can legally use the results of genetic tests to decline coverage or increase premiums. MPs have called for legislation that bans this practice.
A unified approach from journalism scholars in the Global North and Global South is needed to promote more gender-sensitive, solutions-driven, and victim-survivor-centred reporting about violence against women.
A new report highlights where more work needs to be done regarding migrant women working in Victorian local councils.
An innovative joint initiative is continuing to break down the barriers that prevent young people from playing community sport.
A study details the activities older people can engage in that are most likely to help in the battle against dementia.
Existing research evidence suggests the hegemony of neoliberal measures within Australian welfare policy has resulted in higher, not lower, levels of social and economic injustice.
A new report shows it’s high time that governments, both in Australia and overseas, invested in specific, credentialed training programs for professionals working with deafblind people.
Australia has moved from a laggard to a global leader in leaving care policy and practice, but further work is required to broadly address three major areas.
While some progress has been made over the past five years, leading to a more diverse industry, there’s a long way to go if we want our TV industry to reflect an authentic, contemporary Australia.
Can genetically-modified cell therapies correct the immune system’s mistaken attack of healthy cells and tissues?
The rights of trans people have become a highly divisive political issue in the US and UK. Recent events underline how we must be proactive in ensuring Australia doesn’t mirror their transphobic environments.
These tips can help children who are feeling anxious about the transition to school, or going back after the holidays.
The uncomfortable truths that make some disability inclusion barriers so hard to shift, leaving structural inequity entrenched.
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