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  • 16 August, 202631 July, 2026

Hospital Beds Are Not Homes: The Hidden Cost of Delayed Discharge

Imagine being told by your doctor that you are ready to leave hospital. Your treatment is complete. Your condition is stable. Your medical team has approved your discharge. But weeks later, you are still there. Not because you are sick. Not because you require acute medical care. Because the housing, [...]

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  • 24 July, 202627 July, 2026

Stuck in Hospital: The Hidden Crisis Facing Australians with Disability

Imagine being told by your doctor that you’re well enough to leave hospital. Your treatment is complete. Your discharge is approved. But weeks later, you’re still there. Not because you’re sick. Because there’s nowhere suitable for you to go. For too many Australians living with disability, this isn’t a hypothetical [...]

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  • 24 July, 202627 July, 2026

Beyond the NDIS: Why Accessible Healthcare Matters for People with Disability

When Australians talk about disability support, the conversation often starts and ends with the NDIS. While the NDIS plays a critical role in helping people achieve greater independence, it was never designed to solve every challenge that people with disability face. One of the biggest challenges remains access to healthcare. [...]

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