Read the latest news and stories from CBM Australia’s work helping people with disabilities living in the world’s poorest places.
A Light of Hope
Content Warning: The story in this letter refers to suicide, which may be distressing for some readers. If you or someone you know is in need of support, please...
Small Business, Big Impact: supporting mental health in Indonesia
Work is a big part of our lives. Not...
A Resilient Woman
Margie, a mother of seven, is a daycare worker in a small coastal village in the Philippines. A few years ago, Margie was diagnosed with a mental health condition after...
Rise and Thrive: Building resilient communities through inclusive mental health
As the climate crisis accelerates, communities across the Indo-Pacific...
A Father’s Unconditional Love
Allan is a farmer and father of 21-year-old twin brothers, George and Gerald, who together, live in a remote village in the Bicol region...
Estrella’s journey from patient to mental health advocate
Had you asked Estrella from the Philippines what her future looked like five years...
A Lent reflection
Expanded Communities in low to middle income countries. During this season of Lent, we are reflecting on the theme of expanded communities #ExpandedCommunities. Expanded communities are moved by the love...
How to unlock the transformative power of and accountability to people with disabilities?
The AHP Phase III program was designed with a...
How do you build capacity of staff on disability inclusion when staff move on quickly?
It is not uncommon that a cascading model of...
Why is collecting disability data so difficult, and what should we do?
Collecting disability data is a critical but challenging task...
What is the real cost of Disability Inclusion?
Imagine a world where everyone, regardless of their abilities, is given an equal opportunity to thrive. This vision is...
As a woman with a disability, my independence and empowerment are Circumstantial
CBM Associate, Stevie Wills’, reflects on International Women’s Day. It...
Communities Expanded by the Cross
On the cross we see that Jesus Love expands to all people. During the season of Lent, we will be reflecting on the theme of...
A fight for recognition turned to a leadership opportunity
Maritez is a 57-year-old mother of three from the Philippines. Serving as a teacher...
Cherwin’s dream – for people with disabilities to have their say!
Cherwin, from the Philippines, was born with a visual...
Building champions for change
Joanina and Ida are just two of many people with disability who, with the support of CBM Australia and its donors, are working to...
Towards Disability Equity in 2024
As a new year begins, Stevie Wills has a vision; for people with disabilities to be able to fully participate in their communities.
Balloons and Bubbles
Eddy, now eight years old, was born a healthy little boy. However, at three he became ill with a headache and cough. When he recovered, his mother noticed that...
Market stalls making a difference
Around the world, people with disabilities face significant barriers. Environments are often not accessible and attitudes not accepting nor understanding. This makes breaking the...
Equity-oriented feedback: meaningful consultation with people with disabilities
If a society is to move towards equity, it...