Read the latest news and stories from CBM Australia’s work helping people with disabilities living in the world’s poorest places. 

From fear to friendship: how mental health volunteers are changing community attitudes in Indonesia

Mental health conditions rank as the second most common...

Healing Close to Home: Srijana’s Journey to Ear Care

If you’ve ever had a serious ear injury, you’ll know how painful and disruptive...

CBM IAG’s work in 2025 through the preconditions to inclusion and movement strengthening frameworks

It’s been a busy, exciting start to the year...

Maya’s Story: Overcoming Barriers to Identity and Inclusion  

In Nepal, many people with disabilities face significant barriers...

Signs of Change: Deaf Empowerment and Community Inclusion in Indonesia  

In Indonesia, people who are deaf often face significant...

Vision for all: Why access to eye health is a precondition for inclusion

For millions of people in India, particularly those living...

Easy Read your way through our evaluation report 

At CBM Australia, we recognise that accessibility is not optional – it is a...

Inclusive livelihoods project gives Shafiqul new hope

Published 30 June 2025 In Bangladesh, people with disabilities often face significant challenges, including limited...

Growing Stronger Together: Supporting OPDs across the Pacific

CBM Australia is proud to partner with Pacific Disability Forum on the Growing Stronger...

Frock Up For Fistula: a High Tea of hope and healing

Something very special happened this Mother’s Day weekend. CBM Ambassadors Lyn Wake and Glenys...

Empowering Change: Jamuna’s Journey to Climate-Smart Farming in Nepal

In Nepal, agriculture is the backbone of the economy,...

Week 7 – Lent Series 2025

A solidarity of love, relationship and sacrifice. A solidarity that is profound and astounding. As we draw near to Good Friday, we remember Jesus’ love and...

Week 6 – Lent Series 2025

Solidarity Leads to Partnership Partnership with people with disabilities is working alongside them to build an inclusive and accessible world. Each one should carry his own...

Nancy’s journey from advocacy to leadership 

When given the right support and opportunities, people with disabilities can not only meet...

Week 5 – Lent Series 2025

Solidarity: Seeking to Listen and Understand   Action that is taken in solidarity finds its origins in listening.  Jesus’ actions and ministry flowed out of relationship and...

Week 4 – Lent Series 2025

Solidarity over a meal   Genuine fellowship leads to solidarity. Jesus’ vision for community is marked by solidarity.  When it comes to community, Jesus envisions people creating...

Mrs Thelma leading the way for inclusive education

Education is a fundamental way in which people living in poor communities can break...

We Are Fearfully and Wonderfully Made: A Call for Churches to Embrace Neurodivergence

My name is Daniel Giles, and I’m proudly autistic....

Week 3 – Lent Series 2025

The image of God; an invitation into solidarity Olubunmi remains isolated in her home. Outside, stigma awaits her. For 27 years she has kept her...

Week 2 – Lent series 2025

Lent, Solidarity and Lament “It’s like I’ve woken up in an alternate universe.” These words I have said a few times over the last three weeks....