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“What [not being listened to] does is it dehumanises people. It actually disempowers them and represents exactly what we are not trying to achieve" (Source:iStock)

Not being heard creates more vulnerability in the already vulnerable

Tags NDIS Accessibility Research Posted 1 month ago by Rebecca St Clair

In the aftermath of Ann Marie Smith’s death, there are concerns about the vulnerability of people with disability w… Read more

The new online resource is aimed at tackling the issue and making sure those with an intellectual disability or cognitive impairments are supported. (Source: iStock)

New initiative to support people with intellectual disability in the criminal justice system

Tags Autism Down Syndrome Education Accessibility Posted 1 month ago by Rebecca St Clair

RMIT University’s Centre for Innovative Justice (CIJ) has created a new online resource designed to help people wit… Read more

Young people with disability were found to be more likely to express concerns about their mental health than their peers. (Source: iStock)

Young people with disability twice as likely to have experienced bullying

Tags Education Accessibility Mental Health Research Posted 1 month ago by Rebecca St Clair

Young people with disability are twice as likely to be bullied and are more negative about their future, according to… Read more

“This report shows the scheme is continuing to operate in ways that are at odds with its person-centred ethos.” (Source: iStock)

Only one in five disability workers has positive NDIS experience

Tags NDIS Employment Posted 1 month ago by Rebecca St Clair

A survey conducted by the University of New South Wales (UNSW) of nearly 2,300 disability workers has flagged high le… Read more

“However, several issues associated with access to and the delivery of SIL supports persist and some of these must be remedied as a matter of urgency.” (Source: Shutterstock)

NDIS supported living arrangements need urgent overhaul

Tags NDIS User Stories Accessibility Accommodation Research Posted 1 month ago by Rebecca St Clair

Urgent changes need to be made to help support National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants to live indep… Read more

"The lifting of restrictions, in the absence of a vaccine or cure, places people with a disability at a greater risk where they are not able to fully protect themselves.." (Source: Shutterstock)

COVID-19 recovery can’t leave people with disability behind

Tags Accessibility Posted 1 month ago by Rebecca St Clair

As restrictions for COVID-19 are gradually lifted across Australia, people with a disability are at risk of being lef… Read more

Keeley’s Cause is run entirely through volunteers, including Keeley herself and Sharon Murphy who is both the Director and Keeley’s mum. (Source: Supplied)

National Volunteer Week: from volunteering to creating a national charity

Tags User Stories Autism Education Accessibility Posted 1 month ago by Rebecca St Clair

National Volunteer Week (18 May –24 May) celebrates volunteers both big and small for their contributions to the c… Read more

The Disability Royal Commission published its latest issues paper to try and understand the barriers and experiences of people with disability when it comes to employment. (Source: Shutterstock)

Disability Royal Commission turns focus to employment barriers

Tags Accessibility Employment Posted 1 month ago by Rebecca St Clair

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability wants to know why peopl… Read more

People with Disability Australia urge the NDIS to accept this decision today, and allow people with disability to fund sexual expression through their plans. (Source: Shutterstock)

Federal Court decision allows NDIS funding of sex workers

Tags NDIS Accessibility Posted 1 month ago by Rebecca St Clair

The Federal Court has ruled in favour of a woman living with multiple sclerosis who wanted to fund sex work services … Read more

Strong information management systems provide the foundation for continuous improvement and high quality, safe service delivery. (Source: Shutterstock

The importance of record keeping and information management for NDIS providers

Tags NDIS Advice Industry Posted 1 month ago

OPINION - Records are an important part of making sure information is available when it is needed but it is often ove… Read more

Disability advocacy is an essential service for people with disability and provides them with the opportunity to say when things are not working. (Source: Shutterstock)

Advocacy boost for Victorians with disability during COVID-19

Tags Accessibility Posted 1 month ago by Rebecca St Clair

With a $2.2 million funding boost to disability advocacy services, the Victorian Government is leading the charge to … Read more

'Respectful Listening’ shows the journey of the seven Commissioners, carrying a message stick across the country, to collect stories from people with disability. (Source: Supplied)

First Nations artist depicts story of Disability Royal Commission

Posted 1 month ago by Rebecca St Clair

Wiradjuri Elder and artist Paul Constable Calcott, also known as Uncle Paul, has created a stunning new artwork depic… Read more

The Rights and attitudes issues paper has been designed to help the Royal Commission understand people’s awareness and understanding of the rights of people with disability. (Source: Shutterstock)

Royal Commission asks for submissions about disability rights and attitudes

Tags Accessibility Posted 1 month ago by Rebecca St Clair

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability is calling for submissi… Read more

People with disability or those who need support are able to use the helpline to talk about their concerns in relation to COVID-19. (Source: Shutterstock)

COVID-19 helpline now available for people with disability

Tags NDIS Accessibility Posted 2 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

People with disability are now able to access a dedicated Disability Information Helpline to access important informa… Read more

According to information supplied by the NDIS, there are a number of scams that could impact people with a disability that they need to look out for. (Source: Shutterstock)

Warning of scams targeting people with disability during COVID-19

Tags Accessibility Advice Posted 2 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is warning people with disability about Read more

The impact of the COVID-19 outbreak is likely to permanently change things for disability workers and they way infection control is managed, says Ms Sharrock. (Source: Shutterstock)

Report shows COVID-19 increases the risk to disability workers

Tags Accessibility Employment Posted 2 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

A survey of more than 2,300 disability support workers by the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney has reveal… Read more

There have been some early concerns about the privacy of the COVIDSafe app and how long the data is stored and who will have access to the information. (Source: Shutterstock)

COVID-19 tracing app needs to be accessible for people with disability

Tags Accessibility Posted 2 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

Australians across the country are being encouraged to download an app to their smartphones to help trace the spread … Read more

Only 0.5 percent of rentals, 326 out of 69,997, in Australia are affordable for someone receiving the Disability Support Pension. (Source: Shutterstock)

A chronic shortage of affordable private rentals leaving people with disability behind

Tags Finance Accessibility Accommodation Research Posted 2 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

The 2020 Anglicare Australia Rental Affordability Snapshot has revealed a chronic shortage of affordable private rent… Read more

Having access to the right phone or assistive technology is vital for people with disability to be able to access important telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Shutterstock)

Further support for NDIS participants during COVID-19

Tags NDIS Conditions Accessibility Posted 2 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

As a part of their coronavirus, COVID-19, response, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has announced fur… Read more

"Around 8,000 international students already work as aged and disability carers and allowing them to work more hours makes sense." (Source: Shutterstock)

International students to boost COVID-19 disability and health workforce

Tags Therapies Education Employment Posted 2 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

Work restrictions for international students in medical courses are being eased during the COVID-19 crisis to help bo… Read more

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