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Tony and his Hireup support worker David are standing side by side in a park, with an arm wrapped tightly across each other's shoulders. Sunlight seeps through the leafy trees. Tony is bald, has a beard and wears a navy top. David has a moustache, wears a cap and light blue top.

30th July 2026

“Good support needs to be client-led”: Tony and David’s story

Australian Paralympian Col Pearse is holding up a silver medal, grinning. He's in an arena with thousands of spectators. Col is wearing a white jacket that has a green and gold Indigenous artwork printed onto it, plus dark green tracksuit pants.

23rd July 2026

Col Pearse is chasing the seconds at the Commonwealth Games

A photo of Hireup CEO Peter Willis smiling at the camera. He is wearing a corduroy dark green shirt and has short light brown hair.

17th July 2026

Raising the standard: Why NDIS registration matters

Narelle and her two daughters pose in front on the Sydney Opera House on a sunny day. Narelle has white hair and is surrounded by her two daughters, they're all smiling.

9th July 2026

“People who truly care about her”: A daughter’s search for flexible support for her 81-year-old mum

Exterior of NDIS building with an NDIS sign in the foreground.

7th July 2026

There’s still time to have your say on proposed NDIS changes

A mocked up image of five people with disability, including: Anja Christoffersen, Mick, Jasmin, Tony, plus Ilse with her daughter Amara.

1st July 2026

What Disability Pride means to these Australians with disability

Daniel, a member of Tennis Australia’s Ballkid Operations team, is holding a tennis ball high with his arm fully extended. He's demonstrating this action to a group of ballkids gathered around him on the tennis court, all dressed in their blue smocks with the word 'Ballkid' printed on it.

29th June 2026

On court at Tennis Australia’s All Abilities Ballkids program

Andrew and his tandem partner, Leo, are at a park. They're wearing helmets, riding gear and are sitting on a blue tandem bike.

25th June 2026

Finding community on two wheels and taking on the Mudgee Classic

Jean Kittson sits cross-legged on a stool in front of a studio wall. She wears a black pantsuit and white shirt.

22nd June 2026

“It takes a village”: Jean Kittson on caring for ageing parents without carrying the load alone

A person is holding onto an 'rainbow infinity symbol' pin. The symbol represents the spectrum of strengths, challenges and unique qualities of each Autistic person.

18th June 2026

What is Autistic Pride Day and why does it matter?

Shannon, a Hireup staff member, is sitting at a desk using a laptop. Shannon's wearing a Hireup t-shirt, wireless headphones and is smiling.

17th June 2026

What’s happening with SIL, and what does it mean for Hireup users?

Anja Christoffersen is barefoot outdoors on a model shoot. She's in front of an ageing tree and wears a black leather top and beaded pants, her hair is tied up loosely.

15th June 2026

From the trenches: Anja Christoffersen on living with unpredictable bowel and bladder conditions

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In this podcast, Kurt deep-dives into one of the greatest social reforms in Australia’s history - the NDIS. He learns where the scheme came from and why it was so desperately needed. He talks to people who fought to change the system, those personally affected by the NDIS and those it’s failing. A Nation Changed with Kurt Fearnley answers this question - is this once in a generation social reform living up to its principles?

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Life Rolls On with Steve Ralph

Steve Ralph's life changed forever at 25 when he dived into a shallow pool and injured his spine. This series hears other's life-changing stories and the challenges and triumphs they've experienced since their injury.

Steve and his guests cast much-needed light on a resilient and creative cohort any of us could join at any time.

Life Rolls On

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NDIS Know-how with Melanie Dimmitt

Host Melanie Dimmitt, author of Special: Antidotes to the Obsessions that Come with a Child's Disability, chats candidly with fellow parents and professionals in the disability space to gather stories, tips and tools to successfully navigate the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

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Hireup client Kirsten and support worker Paulla enjoying a day in the park.