GIVING IS THE BLACKTOWN WAY
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY SPECIAL EVENT
Facing meaningful employment issues.
FINDING meaningful employment for people with disability continues to be one of the biggest challenges faced by families and communities in NSW.
Many encounter barriers such as limited opportunities, low expectations about capability and systems that feel difficult to navigate.
PRESCRIPTION COSTS ARE OUT OF CONTROL
NEW research shows millions of Australians are skipping or rationing medicines due to cost-of-living pressures, with nearly four million unable to afford prescriptions in the past three years. The Pharmacy Guild says cutting the PBS co-payment to $25 from 1 January 2026 will ease access and reduce hospitalisations caused by delayed treatment. Support is strong, with 84% backing lower co-payments, particularly for non-concession patients most affected by rising costs.