Read the latest news and stories from CBM Australia’s work helping people with disabilities living in the world’s poorest places.
Nepal’s Mental Health Crisis
Sadly, there is a significant mental health crisis in Nepal. The World Health Organisation reports that Nepal has the world’s 7th highest suicide rate
Global eye health: Findings From the Lancet Global Health Commission
For millions of people living in low and middle...
Hope for All by Stacey Wilson
There are many people who expect to be excluded. For most of us there are places and situations that make us wonder how welcome...
Prepared for Hope by Monica Short
Are you experiencing the complexities of life? The extremes of life nurtured Joseph into adulthood. Joseph knew what it was like to live with...
Advocating for Hope by Michael Pilbrow
Every time I read this passage, I am blown away by the amazing love and friendship the men showed...
Stories of Hope: Sahir
In May 2020, the powerful Tropical Cyclone Amphan tore through Bangladesh and eastern India, tragically killing 118 people and causing more than A$18.
Stories of Hope: Kazol
In her travels to other countries over the past decade, Bangladeshi woman Kazol has come to realise the lack of disability access in her home nation i
Stories of Hope: Sujan
In any disaster event or humanitarian emergency, people with disabilities are at heightened vulnerability.
Inclusive Disaster Response: Evacuation Sites after Mount Merapi’s Volcanic Activity
In addition to dealing with the challenges of the...
Easing the psychological toll of lockdown
CBM recognises the psychological pressure of COVID-19 lockdown around the world. For people with mental illness, these challenges can...
CEO Jane Edge Reflects on her 2020 Trip to Nepal
Author: Jane Edge, CEO of CBM Australia Effective, holistic mental health services are crucial if people are to reach...
International Women’s Day 2021: Choose To Challenge
Held each year on March 8th, International Women’s Day is one of the most...
CBM calls to restore the budget for people with disabilities
Leading disability-inclusive international development agency, CBM Australia, is calling on the Australian Government to...
Success stories from the comprehensive and inclusive women’s health project in Nigeria
CBM has a long history of working on the...
Inspiring young women for International Women’s Day: Catching up with Desty
CBM was first introduced to a remarkable young woman...
Dr Wall’s legacy continuing to create positive social change
Dr Victor John Wall was a geologist, who used his skills in a diverse...
Analysis: reflecting on gender in inclusive development: 2020
In order to achieve disability and gender equality and truly leave no one behind,...
Disability-Inclusive Climate Action Research Program
About one billion people around the world have disabilities, and up to 190 million...
Changing the Debate: How We Can Help to Tackle Gender and Unpaid Care?
In the distribution of unpaid work, gender plays a...
COVID-19 Updates From the Field: Stories from Indonesia
Remember Hascaryo? CBM first met Hascaryo during the Covid-19 pandemic through our work with...