Read the latest news and stories from CBM Australia’s work helping people with disabilities living in the world’s poorest places.
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Witnessing positive impact: reflections on an evaluation in Nepal
The CBM project supports people with disabilities to access...
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Nahida’s election win paves way for disability inclusion in Bangladesh
Now that Nahida has been elected, her first goal...
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CEO Jane Edge’s 10-year “Movement of the Heart”
CBM Australia warmly congratulates our leader, Chief Executive Officer, Jane Edge, on her 10-year...
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#MyStartCounted via assistive technology
Without assistive technology at a young age, I wouldn’t be the person I am today. I have a passion...
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Important day for Australia in leaving no-one behind in development program
Minister Conroy signals that Australia will stand with people...
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Women and girls with disabilities are three times more likely to experience gender-based violence...
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School is giving Karen the best start
Not only is Karen a child enjoying being included at school, but she’s made the most of her opportunity...
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Aleyah’s early progress brings renewed hope
Through a CBM-funded early education program in the Philippines, 4-year-old Aleyah is developing the skills to start her life-long...
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Earthquake in Indonesia kills hundreds and leaves thousands homeless
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck the main Indonesia island...
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International Day of People with Disabilities 2022
This year's IDPD focuses on children with disabilities and we push for greater action...
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Video: Webinar Snapshot on gender-based violence in Cameroon
Over 80 people from 15 countries tune into CBM Australia, Cameroon Baptist Convention Health...
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Supporting self-help groups in Indonesia
To increase impact and sustainability, CBM has had the self-help group formally recognised by the village government, giving them...
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Prioritising mental health in Indonesia
CBM project provides access to quality mental health services, reduces stigma, and increases understanding of disability rights in the...
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CBM Australia program coordinators return to Indonesia
CBM supports BILiC to become a stronger organisation, implementing a new project helping people...
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Welcome investment for people with disabilities in Federal Budget
Leading disability-inclusive international development agency, CBM Australia, and peak...
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CBM Australia and CURE International rehabilitating lives in Ethiopia
Uniting to improve the quality of life for children...
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Building inclusive and climate-resilient communities in Nepal
New CBM Australia project with ODP and Life Nepal to benefit 1,500 people with...
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Conference promotes #ResilienceForAll
Disability movement leaders presented at the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) in Brisbane in September, educating...
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Help Fight Famine: letters to Parliament
Since July, many CBM Australia supporters have joined our call for MPs across the political spectrum to lobby the...
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Lobbying continues for better funding and policies
CBM urges the Australian Government to re-establish Australia’s international leadership in disability-inclusive development.