media coverage

  • SBS News webpage featuring a podcast titled "News in Depth." The headline reads, "Hire higher: advocates call for increased numbers of disabled Australians in public service." A play button shows a duration of 07:57.

    SBS

    Fair Australia spokespeople chatted to SBS about the call for more people with disability being employed by govt & in the public service. Link

  • Front page of The Australian newspaper with an article titled "Disability sector to flex poll muscles" by Sarah Ison. The photo beneath the headline shows a person in a wheelchair facing a large window, with sunlight streaming in.

    The Australian

    Ross Joyce from Fair Australia spoke with Sarah Ison at The Oz about their national and ground campaign plans ahead of the federal election. Link

  • Screenshot of a news article from The Australian titled 'No limits: $44bn NDIS open to all disabilities.' The article is by Greg Brown and Sarah Ison, and includes a photograph of a smiling person with curly hair and glasses.

    The Australian

    After Min. Rishworth flagged no disability limits to access the NDIS, Ross Joyce from Fair Australia said we need a Disability Minister to ensure no-one is left behind. Link

  • Screenshot of SBS News webpage featuring SBS On Demand advertisement with titles: "Triangle of Sadness," "A Good Person," and "Beau is Afraid." Below is a news segment titled "Disability reforms 'need leadership, action'" with a play button for audio playback.

    SBS

    Ross Joyce from AFDO responds to Minister Rishworth’s announcement on disability, suggesting we need a Disability Minister. Link

  • Screenshot of a Yahoo News webpage featuring an article titled, 'Disability reforms need leadership, action' by Neve Brissenden and Tess Ikonomou, published on January 29, 2025. Navigation links include home, mail, news, finance, sport, lifestyle, entertainment, and weather. A search bar is visible at the top.

    Yahoo

    Ross Joyce from AFDO responds to Minister Rishworth’s announcement on disability, suggesting we need a Disability Minister. Link

  • Silhouette of a person seated by a window, accompanying text on disability reforms.

    West Australian

    Ross Joyce from AFDO responds to Minister Rishworth’s announcement on disability, suggesting we need a Disability Minister. Link

  • Silhouette of a person sitting in front of a window with the headline 'Disability reforms need leadership, action' from The North West Star article.

    North West Star

    Ross Joyce from AFDO responds to Minister Rishworth’s announcement on disability, suggesting we need a Disability Minister. Link

  • Silhouettes of people with text overlay on a blue background, relating to a news article about the federal government's response to the disability royal commission.

    ABC

    AFDO CEO Ross Joyce tells the ABC its disappointing DRC reform has been kicked down the road. Link

  • News article about Bill Shorten's early resignation, mentioning Rishworth, Gallagher, and Aly in reshuffle.

    ABC

    With Bill Shorten resigning early, a cabinet reshuffle has mooted the NDIS being absorbed by the Dept of Social Security. Link

  • An ABC Listen webpage showing the South East NSW Breakfast radio program with a scenic beach photo and a play button.

    ABC South East

    Jenny Karavolos from Fair Australia spoke with Eddie Williams at ABC South East about the gaps in the disability ecosystem & employment gaps (from 36:20). Link

  • ABC Listen webpage featuring a show titled 'Victorian Statewide Mornings' airing on February 26, 2025, at 9:00 am, presented by Nic Healey. Image shows a man in a floral shirt leaning on a railing outdoors.

    ABC Central Victoria

    Jenny Karavolos spoke with Nic Healey at ABC Central Victoria about the challenges facing regional people with a disability & the need for a national plan. Link

  • Screenshot of a 6PR Perth news article titled 'Mother of three almost left homeless after mould issues forced her to leave rental home,' published by Oliver Peterson.

    6PR

    Amy Munro spoke to Nick Alviani at 6PR about her and her daughters brush with homelessness due to gaps in the disability system. Link