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The Australian Services Union says it stands with the disability community as the Disability Royal Commission hands down its final report. ASU NSW & ACT represents thousands of disability support workers. Its secretary, Angus McFarland said today is a historic day. “The Disability Royal Commission has unveiled troubling systemic failures and human rights … Continued
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Available for Comment National Disability Sector Advocate Mr River Night Response to the Delivery of the Disability Royal Commission Report With the delivery to Government House today by the 6 former Commissioners to the Disability Royal Commission, the final report is in the hands of the Governor General. This represents a monumental … Continued
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People with Disability Australia (PWDA) is calling for urgent reform to ensure the human rights of people with disability are upheld in Australia, outlining 10 actions that all Australian governments must prioritise. The call comes ahead of the release of the Disability Royal Commission’s Final Report, which is due to be made available to the … Continued
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As a person living with disability, a full time carer and father, Mr River Night is not shy from what he sees needs to happen to change and shape the disability sector in Australia after almost 30 years of experience. “Along with my Co-founder Mike Clark, we delivered the largest event in Australia’s history … Continued
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Media release | Friday September 22 2023 An urgent overhaul of poorly paid and casualised disability support work is needed to ensure the National Disability Insurance Scheme’s viability and protect participants from substandard care, a new report by the Australia Institute’s Centre for Future Work says. Going backwards: How NDIS workforce arrangements are undermining decent work … Continued
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People with Disability Australia (PWDA), the country’s peak disability rights and advocacy organisation, is calling for urgent Government action to end the segregation of people with disability ahead of the release of the Disability Royal Commission’s final report. PWDA’s call comes ahead of tomorrow’s final ceremonial sitting of the Disability Royal Commission (DRC), which laid … Continued
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After one year, this public-private partnership helped save 5,042 hospital bed days whilst improving participants quality of life through a person-centred care program in a supportive environment. ADELAIDE, 18th October 2023 – Community Living Options (CLO) is now celebrating the first anniversary of Regency Green, a groundbreaking initiative that has redefined the landscape of … Continued
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The Committee on the National Redress Scheme will be holding a public hearing this evening for an inquiry into the National Redress Scheme. The Committee will hear evidence from People With Disability Australia commencing at 6:00pm. The inquiry is looking into a range of areas, including: The experience of First Nations applicants and applicants with disability in their dealings … Continued
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Today, a group of disability rights organisations from across Australia are launching an action plan to end the violence against people with disability. On September 29th the Disability Royal Commission will hand down its final report and recommendations, which the group is hopeful will provide a blueprint to end the systemic violence people with disability … Continued
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Today, Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs will hold its annual graduation ceremony to celebrate handlers and Seeing Eye Dog working teams who have successfully completed their life-changing training. This year’s graduation will welcome 53 Seeing Eye Dogs and handlers from across Australia, marking the largest graduating class in its history. Seeing Eye Dogs client services … Continued
