In this series we will build our skills in supporting others in their decision-making. This kind of support is particularly important for people in our community whose decision-making has been ignored or undermined. We can help people reclaim their decision-making power through the support we offer.
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This is an early release audio recording of the editorial from the upcoming Winter 2026 Edition of the Canberra Disability Review. In this editorial we carry out forensic review of Minister Mark Butler's recent address to the National Press Club on NDIS reform. Support the show
This editorial examines the rapid pace of current disability policy reform, from the new NDIS Support Needs Assessment to the government's Thriving Kids initiative. While the ambition to improve consistency and early intervention is widely shared, the editorial asks whether key design questions about rights, governance, and community voice, are being fully addressed. Support the show
This Summer 2025–26 Edition of the Canberra Disability Review confronts a year marked by stalled reform and mounting barriers. The editorial cuts through political optics to expose the human consequences of inaction. This edition is both a warning and an invitation—a call to rest, to re-imagine, and to fight for change grounded in evidence, dignity, and the voices of those most affected. To read…
Andy Jackson is a poet and creative writing teacher who was awarded RMIT’s Future of Health Fellowship. Andy’s book “Human Looking” – a poetry collection that gives voice to a range of experiences of people with disability – won the 2022 Prime Minister’s Literary Award for Poetry. In our interview we explore ideas of health, the challenging and problematic pursuit of “normal” in the health care…
The Spring 2022 Edition of the Canberra Disability Review is available soon. This edition has a focus on the experience of parents with disability. We have an interview with Eliza Hull, musician and editor of "We've Got This." We have fantastic lived experience articles that look into everything from the far from wholistic reality of health services to the power of disability pride. Make sure you…
Akiko Hirata, Assistant Editor and Researcher for the Canberra Disability Reviews, gives an update on the great content for the Canberra Disability Review Winter Edition. There's a lot to look forward to in this edition from the focus on inclusion in disaster planning and management through to some fine contribution from the Canberra community. You can find more information about the review, and…
We are all on a journey towards our full truth and identity. On the journey we experience relationships, our sexuality, and gender identity. Sometimes it can be bewildering. Sometimes presumptions and even the protective inclinations of others can prove a barrier. Support and information can certainly help. Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT is approaching its 50th anniversary in providing that…
We have recently launched an exciting project at AFI. The Canberra Disability Review is a quarterly online magazine that reflects the breadth of experiences, perspectives, policy impacts, and concerns of people with disability in the Canberra Region. Our first edition, for Autumn, was launched last week and can be found at: » Canberra Disability Review (advocacyforinclusion.org) If you, or someone…
Guardianship has been in the headlines recently. In this podcast we will explore what guardianship is, why it happens, how a guardian is appointed, and what are the things guardians are meant to do and what are limits are applied to the scope of what they can do. This podcast is recorded in the ACT so the references are to the local legislation related to guardians. If you live in another state or…
In this podcast we will reflect on four simple points about self-advocacy. The work of self-advocacy, communicating what matters to us and what is OK and not OK in our lives, is ongoing. It isn't always easy particularly when it feel likes nothing we say or do can make a difference. In our reflection we will think about those feelings that tell when circumstances are not OK, the powerful truth…