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PWDA Responds to the Release of the Australian Government’s Response to the Disability Royal Commission

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Government’s DRC response might lead to small adjustments but won’t deliver the massive shift needed to end abuse, neglect and violence for people with disability. Today’s release of the Australian Government’s response to the Disability Royal Commission has not gone far enough to ensure an end to the violence, abuse, neglect and exclusion that people … Continued

Disability Advocates Ask – Are We There Yet? Get Cracking on the Royal Commission Recommendations and Reforms

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Available for Comment  Radio – Live, Pre-recorded and Talkback, 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 and is available to travel.   Mr Night is an adult … Continued

EXPERT ALERT – Disability Royal Commission

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La Trobe University has academic experts available to talk to the media in relation to the Federal Government’s response to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability. Dr David ArmstrongAssociate Professor in Inclusive Education and Specialist Education Contact: D.Armstrong@latrobe.edu.au or 0434 099 616 Expertise: Dr Armstrong is an inclusive education … Continued

Fear as Services Australia Staff Face the Backlash from NDIS Communication Blackouts with its 600 000 + Participants

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Available for Comment  Radio – Live, Pre-recorded and Talkback, 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 and is available to travel.   Mr Night is an adult … Continued

NDIS wage theft case heads to tribunal

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Unions are banding together for the first day of their landmark Fair Work Commission case that aims to stamp out wage theft of NDIS workers.    The proceedings brought on by the ASU, AWU, HSU and UWU will kick off on Tuesday, with the unions fighting to stop NDIS providers from misclassifying their staff as … Continued

AUSSIE ICON HOSTS A NIGHT OF ELEGANCE AND EMPOWERMENT

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The eagerly awaited 2024 STEPS Grand Winter Ball presented by Ken Mills Toyota is set to illuminate the Sunshine Coast on July 27, 2024. Hosted at the Sunshine Coast Events Centre, this prestigious black-tie gala promises an evening of glamour, entertainment, and community spirit. This year, STEPS is excited to announce that award winning journalist … Continued

Strengthening supports for women with disability experiencing violence

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New resources and a framework are being launched today which aim to prevent women and girls with disabilities from experiencing violence.   National violence prevention organisation Our Watch, has partnered with Women with Disabilities Victoria (WDV) to develop the resources which seek to improve access, equality and respect for women with disabilities using frontline services.  The … Continued

Applications welcomed to advise Council on accessibility

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Thursday 11 July 2024 Lived experience will play a crucial role in shaping local initiatives to improve access and liveability for people of all abilities across the North Sydney area. North Sydney Council’s new Access and Inclusion Committee, comprised of community members with lived experience with a disability, advises Council on strategies and initiatives to … Continued

Joint Statement: Ten Organisations Call for People with Disability’s Access to NDIS Funded Sexuality Services to be Protected

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The Joint Statement:  Ten organisations, including People with Disability Australia (PWDA), Women with Disabilities Australia (WWDA) and Touching Base, have signed this joint statement to strongly condemn recent comments made by Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Bill Shorten regarding the exclusion of sex work and sexuality services from the NDIS.     The … Continued