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

Audio devices make all the difference during Covid-19 lockdowns

Nanay is a regular visitor at the CBM supported eye-clinic in the Philippines –...

Indonesia devastated by tropical cyclone Seroja

It is a devastating reality that Indonesia experiences more disaster events than almost any other country. On average, the...

Making a difference for children in India

We’ve recently been looking at the impact of our programs in India and how it has impacted different groups....

Violin’s Bow: the story behind Stevie’s new poem

This poem is an expression of my heart. I long for an end to...

Organisations for People with Disabilities take the lead in weathering the COVID-19 storm

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenge for local...

Analysis: tackling trachoma through a three-pronged approach

Trachoma is an eye disease caused by infection from personal contact (hands, clothes, or...

Responding to the West Sulawesi Earthquake

CBM works hard to be responsive to humanitarian crises when these events occur. Indonesia is currently addressing the global...

People with Disabilities Must be Prioritised in PNG’s COVID-19 Response

CBM welcomes the Federal Government’s emergency coronavirus vaccines for...

Meghna: A Young Woman with Disability to Inspire Us All

CBM wants to honour the wonderful women we have the privilege of working with...

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...