Focus on human rights, disability and ethics
Experts list five groups of people most at risk from the COVID-19 pandemic and give six-point plan to ensure they are not discriminated against, as has happened overseas.
How the church fails to include people with disability
Joedy Meers speaks about her experience of being a person with a disability within the church.
Why heaven could have wheelchairs – Andy Calder Q&A
Andy Calder has dedicated his life to people labelled with disability or mental illness. It is a calling that has challenges on many levels but it hasn't challenged Andy's faith.
Andy Calder accepts Henri Nouwen Award
Disability Inclusion Advocate Rev Andy Calder became the first person outside of North America to accept the Henri Nouwen award, recognising his work with people with disabilities.
Meredith an inspirational type
For the past 50 years, Highfield Rd Uniting Church member Meredith Allen has spoken via alternative and augmentative communication (AAC).
Circles of support
Most people have a network of friends they can call on for support, but for those living with a disability these connections may be harder to foster due to stigma and social isolation.
Living with disability in the 21st century
By Penny Mulvey Disability advocate Dr Rhonda Galbally AO, delivering the annual Sambell Oration in Melbourne last week, reminded the 300 plus guests ‘that like being born, getting old and dying, disability is part of li
The spiritual dimension of the NDIS
Susan Stork-Finlay, Hans Reinders, Andy Calder, Bill Gaventa, Shane Clifton.
Homecoming
DAVID SOUTHWELL It has taken years for the Southern Mornington Peninsula Uniting Church to secure funding for its ambitious plan to build supported social housing for people with a disability who are in the care of agein
Kingston creates a community, not just a home, for young residents
NIGEL TAPP One of the biggest challenges faced by parents of young people with disabilities is dealing with the uncertainty surrounding their child’s future.
UnitingCare Australia responds to social services reform
Outlining an overhaul of the Federal social services system recommended by Patrick McClure at a projected cost of 150 million, Social Services Minister Scott Morrison has stated “the budget needs repair.
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