Talking Disability
Advocacy boost for Victorians with disability during COVID-19
Tags Accessibility Posted 9 months ago by Rebecca St ClairWith a $2.2 million funding boost to disability advocacy services, the Victorian Government is leading the charge to sup… Read more
First Nations artist depicts story of Disability Royal Commission
Posted 9 months ago by Rebecca St ClairWiradjuri Elder and artist Paul Constable Calcott, also known as Uncle Paul, has created a stunning new artwork depictin… Read more
Royal Commission asks for submissions about disability rights and attitudes
Tags Accessibility Posted 9 months ago by Rebecca St ClairThe Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability is calling for submissions… Read more
COVID-19 helpline now available for people with disability
Tags NDIS Accessibility Posted 10 months ago by Rebecca St ClairPeople with disability are now able to access a dedicated Disability Information Helpline to access important informatio… Read more
Warning of scams targeting people with disability during COVID-19
Tags Accessibility Advice Posted 10 months ago by Rebecca St ClairThe National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is warning people with disability about online scams, as scammers take a… Read more
Report shows COVID-19 increases the risk to disability workers
Tags Accessibility Employment Posted 10 months ago by Rebecca St ClairA survey of more than 2,300 disability support workers by the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney has revealed … Read more
COVID-19 tracing app needs to be accessible for people with disability
Tags Accessibility Posted 10 months ago by Rebecca St ClairAustralians across the country are being encouraged to download an app to their smartphones to help trace the spread of … Read more
A chronic shortage of affordable private rentals leaving people with disability behind
Tags Finance Accessibility Accommodation Research Posted 10 months ago by Rebecca St ClairThe 2020 Anglicare Australia Rental Affordability Snapshot has revealed a chronic shortage of affordable private rentals… Read more
Further support for NDIS participants during COVID-19
Tags NDIS Conditions Accessibility Posted 10 months ago by Rebecca St ClairAs a part of their coronavirus, COVID-19, response, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has announced furthe… Read more
International students to boost COVID-19 disability and health workforce
Tags Therapies Education Employment Posted 10 months ago by Rebecca St ClairWork restrictions for international students in medical courses are being eased during the COVID-19 crisis to help boost… Read more
COVID-19 contract, lease and consumer law considerations for NDIS Providers
Tags NDIS Employment Advice Industry Posted 10 months ago by Rebecca St ClairOPINION - COVID-19 has created a number of regulatory and other legal issues that impact NDIS providers. Read more
Students with disability face “disconnection” with online learning
Tags User Stories Accessibility Posted 10 months ago by Rebecca St ClairAs a result of COVID-19 many schools have moved partially or completely to online learning, a drastic shift from the tra… Read more
Personal Protective Equipment essential for safety
Tags Accessibility Posted 10 months ago by Rebecca St ClairA lack of access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 crisis is a concern for disability workers a… Read more
COVID-19 planning for people with disability a human rights issue
Tags Accessibility Posted 10 months ago by Rebecca St ClairIndependent experts in human rights, bioethics, and disability are concerned about the decision-making process being use… Read more
COVID-19 response plan for people with a disability
Tags Accessibility Posted 10 months ago by Rebecca St ClairCabinet Ministers have approved a COVID-19 response plan that takes into account the unique health needs of people with … Read more
Challenges for unpaid carers during COVID-19
Tags Therapies Accessibility Mental Health Posted 10 months ago by Rebecca St ClairBeing an unpaid carer is a valuable and rewarding job but it's also a tough one, with many carers juggling multiple resp… Read more
The shift to online for disability services during COVID-19
Tags Therapies Accessibility Posted 10 months ago by Rebecca St ClairCOVID-19 measures are changing the way that service providers are delivering support to people with a disability in orde… Read more
Funding announced to support Australians most at risk during COVID-19
Tags NDIS Autism Down Syndrome Accessibility Employment Posted 10 months ago by Rebecca St ClairThe Federal Government has announced they are committing more than $154 million to support vulnerable Australians, inclu… Read more
COVID-19 employment considerations for NDIS providers
Tags NDIS Accessibility Employment Advice Industry Posted 10 months agoOPINION PIECE - The COVID-19 pandemic has placed immense strain on the economy and raises complex legal problems for reg… Read more
Government-funded workplaces putting people with intellectual disability at risk
Tags Autism Down Syndrome Accessibility Employment Posted 10 months ago by Rebecca St ClairDisability advocates say that people with an intellectual disability are being put at greater risk of being exposed to C… Read more