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PWDA welcomes today’s release of the Disability Royal Commission’s Research Report on eliminating restrictive practices. As a disability representative organisation of and for people with disability, we strongly believe that restrictive practices are discriminatory and must end. PWDA therefore urges the Disability Royal Commission to make this recommendation in their final report. “For too long, … Continued
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Receiving genetic health care can be a challenging, isolating experience for many people with intellectual disability. Meet the UNSW researchers who are trying to change that. Imagine walking into an appointment with your doctor. The reason for the appointment is never made clear to you. Your doctor never speaks to you directly, preferring to address … Continued
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Since it began in 1954, the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has been the definitive benchmark that drives progress, globally. But this year, the ’23 Cannes Lion Advertising Awards were really making progress in the area of disability inclusion, and this disabled copywriter buckled in for the ride. So let’s do a quick overview of the current situation. … Continued
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Interact Australia, part of the IntoWork Group, is proud to unveil a new artwork by renowned Wiradjuri artist and lifelong disability advocate, Uncle Paul Constable Calcott, which supports its Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). The mural, titled ‘Respectful Interact’, symbolises Interact Australia’s connection and respect for First Nations people. It symbolises the experience of a person … Continued
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The Committee will be holding a public hearing tomorrow for an inquiry into the National Redress Scheme. Commencing from 11:00 am AEST, the Committee will hear evidence from organisations providing redress support services. The program is available on the Committee’s website. The inquiry is looking into a range of areas, including: The experience of First Nations applicants … Continued
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As part of delivering the largest Disability and NDIS events Nationally, Developing Australian Communities is asking tens of thousands of visitors and service providers what they think needs to be changed and included in the NDIS review being lead by panel co-chairs Professor Bruce Bonyhady AM and Ms Lisa Paul AO PSM. “We decided … Continued
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Human rights advocates are calling for the Department of Child Protection (DCP) to be gutted after finding an ever-increasing number of families decimated by wrongful & even malicious government interventions, in complete violation of the recommendations of the 2016 Nyland Report. Forensic Social Worker & NDIS Specialist Support Coordinator, Matilda Bawden, has raised alarm … Continued
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Interact Australia, part of the IntoWork Group, has announced it will be expanding its supported independent living and accommodation offerings for NDIS participants in South East Queensland. Interact Australia which delivers a range of Disability Employment Services and individual support and care services in Queensland, New South Wales, Tasmania, Northern Territory, South Australia and Victoria, … Continued
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Activating art and technology to explore the science of autoimmunity, the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute will host a free sensory exhibition tomorrow (Friday 30 June) curated specifically for blind, low-vision and diverse needs audiences. Designed for all ages and levels of science literacy, the Monash Sensory Science Exhibition – Autoimmunity will explore eight autoimmune … Continued
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Ahead of Deafblind Awareness Week, a global survey from Monash University reveals the challenges and opportunities to supporting deafblind individuals. In collaboration with Able Australia and the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI), researchers from the Faculty of Arts at Monash University have conducted a global survey on the experiences and perspectives of … Continued
