Evan Young
Evan Young is a producer with the ABC's Specialist Reporting Team in Sydney.
Prior to joining the ABC in 2022, Evan was at SBS News working across its radio and digital platforms.
He is a multiple-time Melbourne Press Club Quill Award finalist and can be contacted at young.evan@abc.net.au.
Evan has a particular interest in stories about disability, health and inequality.
Latest by Evan Young
There was a 'landmark' moment for public school funding this week. Here's what's going on
There was a major development around funding for public schools this week. Let us break it down for you.
Minister eyes deal to 'fully fund' public schools across country after landmark WA agreement
The agreement is the first of eight that need to be negotiated with state and territory governments this year.
There's no 'silver bullet' for the housing crisis — but one fix with broad support remains stuck in the mud
One solution to the housing crisis has been raised over and over again for years: building more social and affordable housing. But it doesn't seem to have happened yet.
A 'demon' in the brain: What life with chronic pain is really like
Chronic pain is the norm for millions of Australians, but sufferers and advocates say misconceptions are rife. This is what their lives are really like.
Rachael goes everywhere with her assistance dog, but Qantas wouldn't let him on board
A Sydney woman is taking Qantas to the Federal Court after the airline refused to allow her assistance dog on a flight.
Engineered stone will soon be banned in Australia. Here's what happens next, and what alternatives you can use
This week, Australia became the first country in the world to announce a ban on engineered stone. We look at why it's being banned, what alternatives there are, and what it could mean for your next home renovation.
'Urgent action' needed to fix school funding inequality, major review finds
Public schools must be fully funded to combat inequality and all students should be regularly screened to see if they need additional support, a major review into school resourcing has found.
'The moment has come': The biggest changes flagged in the NDIS review
The final report from the NDIS review has made 26 recommendations and detailed close to 140 "actions" it says are needed to transform the scheme over the next five years. Here are the biggest takeaways.
'Can't go back' to no NDIS: Disability advocates respond to landmark report on scheme's future — as it happened
The long-awaited report from the National Disability Insurance Scheme review has been released, handing down 26 recommendations to be implemented in a year.
NDIS review recommends changes to access through need, not diagnosis
Creating more services outside the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and hinging access on impairment instead of medical diagnosis are among the key recommendations from a long-awaited review.
How inclusive are you? Take our quiz on ableism and find out
We spoke with people with disability and advocates, who shared their experiences. Check out the quiz to better understand what ableism and disability discrimination can look like.
Why 'just getting a job' isn't always so simple when you're on Centrelink payments
Welfare recipients are often told to "just get a job". But health, economic and structural challenges mean it's not that simple.
'Parents are outraged': Why closing special schools is such a complex topic
Debate has erupted again over the future of special schools following the disability royal commission's final report. Here's why the issue is so complex and personal.
Australia has long been divided on special schools. Now the disability royal commission is too
The role of special schools is again in the spotlight, with the disability royal commission recommending segregated education be phased out.
After years of 'harrowing' evidence, the disability royal commission wants these changes
After four-and-a-half years of horrific evidence, Australia's biggest-ever investigation into the treatment of people with disability has dropped its final report. Here are the main takeaways.
'Pride, but also grief': Government to start taskforce following disability royal commission final report
After an inquiry lasting four and a half years, the royal commission makes 222 recommendations for change.
Nella's daughter died in disability care. She wants to make sure no-one else goes through the same pain
Some of the disability royal commission's most compelling evidence has come from mothers who lost their children. On the eve of the final report, two mums share their stories and hopes for the future.
The disability royal commission is set to report this week. Here's a recap of the past four years
The disability royal commission is wrapping up after four-and-a-half years. Here's how we got here and what comes next.
Some Australians fear disability is 'infecting' lives of non-disabled people, royal commissioner says
There are fears in the Australian community that disability is "infecting" and interfering with the lives of non-disabled people, a disability royal commissioner has told its closing ceremony in Sydney.
Dee feels like a prisoner in her own body and wants more people to know the truth about her illness
People with myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome, say society has long underestimated and downplayed their struggles. They share what their lives are really like.
Dating site eHarmony sued over alleged 'subscription trap' and other 'misleading' statements
eHarmony is hit with a lawsuit by the consumer watchdog, alleging the dating site breached Australian consumer law by making misleading statements about the pricing, renewal and cancellation of its memberships.
This school is defying the NAPLAN struggles at other schools. Here's how they did it
The results from a brand new NAPLAN system show one in three students are not meeting minimum numeracy and literacy expectations. Experts say one solution lies with the teaching methods.
Results from a brand new NAPLAN system are in — but the report card shows some familiar trends
One in three school students throughout Australia are not meeting minimum numeracy and literacy expectations, and one in 10 are so far behind they need additional support, new NAPLAN data shows.
Richard gave the NDIS medical notes and other private information. Now it might be in the hands of Russian hackers
National Disability Insurance Scheme participants are furious with the agency that runs the scheme over its handling of the hacking of law firm HWL Ebsworth.
This sunflower is popping up in public places across the world. This is what it means and what to do if you see it
The hidden disability sunflower has become an internationally-recognised icon, but advocates say it's still relatively unknown in Australia. Here's what it’s all about.