LINK DisAbility Magazine

02/01/2026

Have you made a new year's resolution to hit the gym? If you're looking for motivation, this story about Enable Fitness from August last year might just be what you need!

Photo: Zoe Darling and Ross Gray

31/12/2025

Whether you're celebrating or staying in, whether you're hibernating or partying hard, we wish you and yours a safe and happy New Year.

29/12/2025

Recapping our August cover story while we relax and enjoy the break. How are you enjoying your holidays?

"Dr Alex Harrison doesn’t want the next generation of vets to face discrimination for their differences. As the first profoundly deaf veterinarian to join Australia’s vet sector, he’s been through his fair share of microaggressions around his disability. But it has motivated him to do something to change the profession he loves, and the senior veterinarian at Eastside Veterinary Clinic in South Australia is forcing the profession to have some tough conversations about inclusion and accessibility. "

Dr Alex Harrison doesn’t want the next generation of vets to face discrimination for their differences. As the first profoundly deaf veterinarian to join Australia’s vet sector, he’s been through h…

25/12/2025

From all of us at Link Disability Magazine, we wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas.

23/12/2025

The 2025 Good Design Awards recognised products and education materials for people with disability and neurodivergence. Read all about the award-winning designs in our December edition, online now!

Link Disability Magazine is Australia's leading national cross-disability magazine. Featuring opinions and perspectives directly from people with a disability, Link covers a diverse range of topics in

22/12/2025

We'll be back in early January - but in the meantime, here are the stories you loved in 2025.

It’s that special time of year that we’ve all been waiting 12 long months for!  No, we’re not talking about Christmas; we’re talking about list tim…

18/12/2025

We're gearing up for 2026 and filling the calendar! Got an event you want to promote? Let us know and we'll add it in! Go to https://linkonline.com.au/whats-on/

17/12/2025

Circletalk needs you!

Circletalk is a new Australian app, designed to give users agency over sharing chosen information, strengths, interests and needs with people in their circle with consensual visibility over that information.

The app is looking for 1000 volunteers to give it a go for three months and provide feedback.

Interested? Find out more -

World-first communication app Circletalk is looking for volunteers to trial its technology and provide feedback.

16/12/2025

Disability Representative Organisations from across Australia have come together to voice their concern about changes to the way that NDIS participants’ budgets are determined.

Read the letter in full and let us know what you think about the changes:

https://www.freedom2live.com.au/dros-call-for-transparency-on-computer-generated-ndis-plans

DROs have come together to voice their concerns about changes to the way that NDIS participants' budgets are determined.

14/12/2025

A three-year study into the presence and perception of joy in early childhood education, raised this question: in a profession that should be defined by joy, has it been lost?

Early childhood educators shared stories of a sector in crisis. But the study also found that focusing on joy can have a positive impact, not only on educators' personal sense of worth, but also on the atmosphere of the centre.

Read more in the latest issue of Link Disability Magazine, and if you're an early educator, we'd love to hear what you think!

Link Disability Magazine is Australia's leading national cross-disability magazine. Featuring opinions and perspectives directly from people with a disability, Link covers a diverse range of topics in

12/12/2025

How do you change deeply-embedded attitudes towards disability?

Recent research out of Australian Catholic University (ACU) asked young people their thoughts on this topic, and they've come up with some great suggestions.

Link spoke to the lead researcher, Associate Professor Tim Moore, to find out more.

How do you change deeply-embedded attitudes towards disability?  Young people might have the answer, according to one researcher.  Associate Professor Tim Moore, deputy dir…

11/12/2025

At Aspect - Autism Spectrum Australia's Adult Community Services Centre in Melbourne, participants have been taking Martial Arts classes with volunteer instructor Mark Luckey.

The lessons help participants, such as Matthew, build confidence, focus and physical skills through clear routines, repetition and supportive coaching. Mark’s calm approach, steady guidance and genuine encouragement help create a safe, structured space where participants can learn new skills and thrive. All of Aspect’s programs of support are tailored to the participant’s goals, interests and strengths.