Matt Field
LightNews LightNews
banner
garibaldi-matt.bsky.social
Matt Field
@garibaldi-matt.bsky.social
24 followers 80 following 10 posts
Head of Content CBAA | Powerd Media
Posts Replies Media Videos
Reposted by Matt Field
powerdmedia.bsky.social
Advocates within the disability sector have been honoured as part of Australia Day celebrations across the country, with architects, sportspeople & health experts among those recognised for their contributions.

A huge congratulations to all honourees.

Read more: https://loom.ly/0iSLDxg
Text reading: Australia Day awards honours disability sector. And a photo of Eliza Hul, who is looking directly at the camera. Her hair is long and lightly curled, and she is wearing a black top. White text on a light blue background: Advocates within the disability sector have been honoured as part of Australia Day celebrations. This year’s awards acknowledged the impact of the recipient’s passion and advocacy for the rights of people living with disability. Text reading: New South Wales athlete Kelly Wren was presented with her AM for significant service to tennis, to basketball, and to athletes with an intellectual disability. And a photo of Kelly Wren, a smiling woman with long red hair wearing a green and grey tennis jacket. Text reading: Mr Paul Marcus Crake (pictured), Mr Ernest William Drew, and Mr Anthony David Rice were presented with their OAMs for services to people with disability. And a photo of Paul Crake, a pale white man wearing a light blue polo shirt.
January 28, 2026 at 5:34 AM
Reposted by Matt Field
powerdmedia.bsky.social
‘2025 is going to be my year!’ I told myself. I was geared up and ready for a successful and glamorous year… that was right up until my body unexpectedly shut up shop and I was bedridden for two months.

Be sure to check out the full post: https://loom.ly/zWKkMuI
Text reading: A Comedian’s Guide To Being Sick. And a photo of Madeline Stewart in a retro top, smiling and holding a phone to her head. Text reading: “I tried to cut down on my stress, but then that was another thing to stress about.” Madeline Stewart. And a photo of Madeline Stewart at a desk holding a banana to her head as if it's a telephone Text reading “My GP always says ‘How are we today, Madeleine?’ with a big smile. What I want to say is, ‘It’s my third time here this week and you don’t bulk bill, so how we are today is I’m another $90 poorer and no closer to an answer! Madeline Stewart. And a photo in a retro top, sitting by a computer with a CRT monitor. Text reading: “Lots of people have a family to turn to for support. I don’t have that support or safety net, but I’m okay with that. What I lack in family I make up for in friends, and let me tell you the friends I have are some of the best people around. My friends showed up for me in abundance, in ways I would never have considered.” Madeline Stewart. And a photo of Madeline Stewart at a desk holding a banana to her head as if it's a telephone, reacting in shock to something unseen on a computer screen.
November 17, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Reposted by Matt Field
owenjones.bsky.social
In an age of darkness, Mamdani's campaign offers hope.

The socialist left has now triumphed in New York. In New York!!!

Let's hope that's the beginning of the socialist left triumphing everywhere - and driving back the forces of fascism.
November 5, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Reposted by Matt Field
powerdmedia.bsky.social
How National Adaptation Plan will help Australians with disability impacted by climate change.

Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, says the plans will help Australians live with the consequences of climate change.

Read more:
powerd.media/news/how-nat...
Minister Chris Bowen speaking outdoors. He is wearing a light blue collared shirt and a dark jacket. The text says: Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, says Australia’s first National Climate Risk Assessment and National Adaptation Plan will help Australians live with the consequences of climate change. Minister Chris Bowen in a dark shirt and jacket. The Powerd name and audio elements icon are at the top. The post text says: The National Adaptation Plan outlines the need for disaster preparedness, risk management plans and public emergency responses to be inclusive for people with disability, as stated in Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021–2031. “This includes supporting physical and mental wellbeing of people with disability.” 5.5 million Australians live with disability, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The Powerd name and audio elements icon are at the top. The text says: The Department of Health, Disability and Aging will lead the development of the subsequent Health National Adaptation Plan, which will align with the National Adaptation Plan, providing a national coordinating framework aiming to support the health and wellbeing of all Australians in a changing climate. In the meantime, Mr Bowen says every degree of warming prevented now will help future generations avoid the worst aspects of climate change.
September 15, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Reposted by Matt Field
powerdmedia.bsky.social
Weekly wrap of news from Powerd for the week ending Friday 29nd August 2025, featuring Thriving Kids, responses from the community, a feature on Ali France & disability within Australian universities.

Read more:
https://loom.ly/DIMxyx4

ID: A person in bed reading a newspaper
August 31, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Reposted by Matt Field
powerdmedia.bsky.social
Weekly wrap of news from Powerd for the week ending Friday 11th July 2025

Featuring NDIS removing a participant, tube feeding risks, the accessibility of medical preventative tests.

https://loom.ly/JAFNNqw

ID: A person in a red shirt holds a newspaper and takeaway drink cup next to a yellow car
July 11, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Reposted by Matt Field
powerdmedia.bsky.social
Queensland risks condemning generations of students to segregated schooling.

"I don't know if there was any community consultation prior to this announcement"

Read more:
https://loom.ly/lU5W480

ID: An internal courtyard of an institutional looking building
June 30, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Reposted by Matt Field
thebigjohnnyd.bsky.social
Image of Trump. The Chaser: Aussies miss when morning routine didn’t involve finding out whatever the fuck this cunt did today
June 22, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Reposted by Matt Field
volts.wtf
Maybe quit voting for their fucking bills then? Maybe quit confirming their nominees? Maybe shut down the Senate with the many procedural tools available to you? Maybe do something other than send sternly worded letters?
schumer.senate.gov Chuck Schumer @schumer.senate.gov · Jun 12
Sen. Padilla thrown to the ground, manhandled, brutally taken down, handcuffed

It's disgusting
Reeks of totalitarianism
Un-American
Not what democracies do

Sen. Padilla was in that building to ask questions of what's going on in California, doing his duty to his constituents

We need answers now
jacobsoboroff.bsky.social Jacob Soboroff @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social · Jun 12
Senator Padilla’s office sends me this video of his take-down and detention at Sec. Noem’s press conference in L.A.
June 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Reposted by Matt Field
powerdmedia.bsky.social
Removal of autistic children from NDIS creates uncertain futures for thousands.

Many children living with Autism and their families are facing uncertain futures as the NDIS continues to disconnect them from the scheme.

Read more:
powerd.media/news/removal...

#NDIS #Autism #AusPol
A top-down, maze-like view of walls, doors, and staircases.
May 28, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Reposted by Matt Field
powerdmedia.bsky.social
Calls for Women with disability to be at the heart of reform

WWDA is calling on the re-elected Albanese Government to deliver meaningful reform... read more:

powerd.media/news/calls-f...

#NDIS #FoundationalSupports #DRC #NDISReview
Sophie, a woman with brown hair smiling, wearing a black blazer and brown shirt.
May 27, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Reposted by Matt Field
powerdmedia.bsky.social
New Minister shares why the NDIS is now moving closer to Health.

Connecting health, disability, and aged care... read more:

powerd.media/news/new-min...

#NDIS #AusPol #Disability #HealthCare
A round front building with two rectangular skyscrapers nearby
May 26, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Reposted by Matt Field
powerdmedia.bsky.social
Media Diversity Australia Prize - Finalists!

CBAA/Powerd Media journalist Emma Myers is among the finalists for the The Walkley Foundation for Journalism Media Diversity Australia Prize.

Read more:
powerd.media/news/media-d...
A distant image of a hill burning, with water in the foreground.
May 23, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Reposted by Matt Field
powerdmedia.bsky.social
Powerd's weekly news wrap - featuring a lot about foundational supports!

News Wrap: Friday 23rd May 2025: powerd.media/news/news-wr...

#NDIS #NewsWrap #FoundationalSupports #AusPol #Disability
Hands holding coffee, with breakfast and a magazine nearby.
May 23, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Reposted by Matt Field
bluntshovels.bsky.social
great piece from @gnomes-chainey.bsky.social about being disabled at work
powerdmedia.bsky.social Powerd Media @powerdmedia.bsky.social · May 23
The road to more equitable employment. The ups, downs, and future of employment as a person with disability. Read more:

powerd.media/article/the-...

#Disability #Employment #Accomodations #Adjustments #Discrimination
An industrial style open plan office with desks, computers, and large black ceiling lamps
May 23, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Reposted by Matt Field
powerdmedia.bsky.social
The best parts of being autistic: voices from the autistic community.

Being autistic can be such a joy, especially when we feel safe, when our needs are accommodated, and our differences are celebrated.

powerd.media/article/the-...
A group of colourful balloons on blue sky with a few light white clouds.
May 19, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Reposted by Matt Field
powerdmedia.bsky.social
What's in a name?

The government's making a distinction between the NDIS and 'disability' more generally:

powerd.media/news/whats-i...

(Republished with the kind permission of Ability News.)
A bunch of stamps and paperwork on a wooden desk.
May 16, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Reposted by Matt Field
abcnewsbot.bsky.social
Disability advocate Hannah Diviney has long pushed for more accessible public spaces. Now, Melbourne Design Week exhibition Beyond Barriers offers proof that inclusive design benefits everyone.
Hannah has to meticulously plan going out. Better design would change that
Disability advocate Hannah Diviney has long pushed for more accessible public spaces. Now, Melbourne Design Week exhibition Beyond Barriers offers proof that inclusive design benefits everyone.
www.abc.net.au
May 16, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Reposted by Matt Field
powerdmedia.bsky.social
Weekly wrap of news from Powerd for the week ending Friday 16th May 2025, featuring news on NDIS and Ministerial appointments:

powerd.media/news/news-wr...

#NDIS #AusPol #Disability
Hands cupped around a warm drink resting on a newspaper
May 16, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Reposted by Matt Field
phonakins.com
"Even though tenancy rights aren't great, lots of people with disability don't even have those.…If you are a person with disability who lives in specialist disability accommodation, you often don't even have basic tenancy rights." @bluntshovels.bsky.social

powerd.media/news/social-...
Social Services Minister says accessible housing is improving, but…
Living with disability and finding an affordable, accessible home close to work, transport and essential services can be a daunting task.
powerd.media
May 1, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Reposted by Matt Field
bluntshovels.bsky.social
All the national disability organisations today launched an Economic Justice Blueprint

“Cost of living is hitting people with disability particularly hard, and yet it has not featured in the campaign, so we have come up with our own solutions”

dana.org.au/economic-jus...
Economic Justice for People with Disability: A National Blueprint - Disability Advocacy Network Australia
MEDIA RELEASE "ENOUGH IS ENOUGH": PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY NEED ECONOMIC JUSTICE IN COST OF LIVING CRISIS With 9 days left until the Federal Election, Australia’s disability representative organisations...
dana.org.au
April 24, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Reposted by Matt Field
powerdmedia.bsky.social
Weekly wrap of news from Powerd for the week ending Thursday 24th April 2025.

Featuring: risks of NDIS cuts, the inclusive education roadmap, and disability organisations speaking out on the cost of living crisis.

powerd.media/news/news-wr...

#AusPol #NDIS #Education #Disability
A woman reading a newspaper on a bus
April 24, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Reposted by Matt Field
powerdmedia.bsky.social
More than Bricks and Mortar:
Finding a solution to the housing crisis will require some actual policy.

powerd.media/news/more-th...

#AusPol #Accessibillity #Affordability #Housing
A wide shot of an empty street with small apartment blocks in the distance.
April 17, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Reposted by Matt Field
thebigjohnnyd.bsky.social
as a patriot I'm voting using invisible ink, that way the aec wont know to erase it
April 17, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Reposted by Matt Field
lcarterlong.bsky.social
MORE THAN SEMANTICS... Person-first or identity-first? Doesn't much matter. Both options are unapologetic, unafraid, and unrepentant about #ClaimingDisability.

Let that guide you.

Because life is too short to carry around someone else’s shame.

#DISABLED. #SayTheWord
A chalkboard image. White on black. The words and phrases "special needs, handicapable, and differently abled" are listed and crossed out. Beneath them you clearly see DISABLED, not crossed out, just above the hashtag #SayTheWord
April 15, 2025 at 9:05 PM