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Category: Disability

PWDA Report Reveals Critical Need for Inclusive Domestic and Family Violence Services for Women with Disability

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A new report from People with Disability Australia (PWDA) has revealed the significant barriers women and children with disability face when accessing domestic and family violence services. The report, produced as part of the national peak body’s Building Access Project, outlines the roadmap forward to ensure these essential services are safe, inclusive and accessible to … Continued

Public hearing on National Redress Scheme

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The Committee will be holding a public hearing tomorrow for an inquiry into the National Redress Scheme. Legal practitioners, support services and advocates are among witnesses scheduled to give evidence. The public hearing will commence at 9:30am AEDT (Canberra time). The program is available on the Committee’s website. The inquiry is looking into a range of areas, … Continued

Disability Advocates and Professionals Respond – Is it Really Surprising Almost all of School Aged Children Living with Disability are trying to access NDIS?

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Available for Comment  Radio – Live, Pr-recorded and Talk-back  TV Print    Mr River Night  Leading National Disability Sector Advocate Co-founder at Developing Australian Communities  Public Officer at the National Disability Leadership Organisation Mr Night is physically located in Brisbane this week   Mr Night is a National Disability Sector Advocate and outspoken supporter for … Continued

Igniting Inclusion event celebrates International Day for People with Disability through art, laughter, and action

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Ambitious new disability employment initiative will be showcased   Emerging artists of all ages and abilities to exhibit their national Artful Art Prize winning pieces  Event in Parramatta features disability advocates comedian and artist Tim Ferguson and award-winning musician Justine Eltakchi   Igniting Inclusion is an evening to celebrate social inclusion for all through creativity, comedy, and … Continued

Higher proportion of Australians live with a chronic health condition, impacting employment opportunities

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For the rising number of Australians living with a chronic health condition1, finding secure and meaningful employment opportunities can be challenging. During Social Inclusion Week (18-27 November), atWork Australia is shining a light on the importance of creating diverse, inclusive workplaces so people of all ages are given the opportunity to thrive. The aim of … Continued

Home of inclusion: overcoming isolation with new disability residence model

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Australia’s largest investigation into the abuse and exploitation of people with disability highlighted that the current set up of group homes is not optimal with high levels of abuse and neglect.1 Commissioners want group homes phased out entirely over 15 years, arguing the model will “never realise the rights of people with disability.”1 About 17,000 … Continued

Investing in NDIS property was a win win for me

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Brisbane businesswoman, Maribel Pegler, has had a passion for property investment since the 90s when she began renovating houses as a hobby. “I like the fact you can make something beautiful and functional that can be touched and felt. I like it’s a visible asset,” the 57-year-old explained. Back in 2009 she stepped up her … Continued

World-first innovation for students with disability wins Premier’s Award

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World-first innovation for students with disability wins Premier’s Award   A new teaching resource to better tailor literacy and numeracy lessons for students with disability and complex needs has won a Premier’s Award.   The Assessment for Complex Learners (AfCL) project is a world-first set of integrated, online assessment tools that help teachers understand the … Continued