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<p>The #BeThatPerson campaign gives the public an opportunity to understand how to best assist people who are blind or vision impaired as they navigate the community. (Source: iStock)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Push for inclusion and kindness for blind and vision-impaired during COVID-19

COVID-19 has created a push for kindness online, and a new project has been launched by Blind Citizens Australia (BCA)... Read more

Accessibility Conditions
<p>“What [not being listened to] does is it dehumanises people. It actually disempowers them and represents exactly what we are not trying to achieve&#8221; (Source:iStock)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Not being heard creates more vulnerability in the already vulnerable

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

Accessibility NDIS Research
<p>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)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

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

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

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<p>Young people with disability were found to be more likely to express concerns about their mental health than their peers. (Source: iStock)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Young people with disability twice as likely to have experienced bullying

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

Accessibility Education Mental Health Research
<p>“This report shows the scheme is continuing to operate in ways that are at odds with its person-centred ethos.” (Source: iStock)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Only one in five disability workers has positive NDIS experience

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

Employment NDIS
<p>“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)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

NDIS supported living arrangements need urgent overhaul

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

Accessibility Accommodation NDIS Research User Stories
<p>&#8220;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..&#8221; (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

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

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

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<p>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)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

National Volunteer Week: from volunteering to creating a national charity

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

Accessibility Autism Education User Stories
<p>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)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Disability Royal Commission turns focus to employment barriers

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

Accessibility Employment
<p>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)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Federal Court decision allows NDIS funding of sex workers

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

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