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Talking Taxis Communication Boards and Personal Journey Cards
The Victorian Government has launched some new picture-based communication tools to help people with disabilities catch taxis.
A series of three Talking Taxis Communication Boards will ease the confusion that can be caused when there are communication difficulties between taxi drivers and passengers because of either disability or language.
Personal Journey Cards that can be filled out before to a taxi trip are also available. The cards detail payment and destination information to help passengers tell their driver where they are going and how they are going to pay, giving carers and loved ones peace of mind.
These aids are available free of charge, from the Victorian Taxi Directorate (VTD).
For more information and to download copies of these aids visit the VTC website (see link in Green above) or phone 03 9320 4300.
A series of three Talking Taxis Communication Boards will ease the confusion that can be caused when there are communication difficulties between taxi drivers and passengers because of either disability or language.
Personal Journey Cards that can be filled out before to a taxi trip are also available. The cards detail payment and destination information to help passengers tell their driver where they are going and how they are going to pay, giving carers and loved ones peace of mind.
These aids are available free of charge, from the Victorian Taxi Directorate (VTD).
For more information and to download copies of these aids visit the VTC website (see link in Green above) or phone 03 9320 4300.
The Service and Workforce Planning Branch, Department of Human Services has developed a Workforce Innovation Grant Program to explore innovative projects that focus on workforce reform and utilisation.
The program is open to all Victorian health and community services and consumer organisations. There is opportunity for education and training providers and professional associations to partner with these agencies in putting forward a proposal. Agencies are invited to submit an expression of interest to undertake projects in 2008/09. Guidelines and an application form are attached for your reference.
The Workforce Innovation Grant Program has been developed to explore, identify and trial (where appropriate) innovations that improve utility of the workforce while maintaining and improving quality of outcomes, efficiency and worker satisfaction. This may include, but is not limited to, proposals requiring the introduction of new - or the extension of existing - roles, models of care that require workforce redesign and human resource approaches that aim to improve the flexibility of the workforce and the attractiveness of the sector as a place to work or build a career. Specifically the program aims to identify solutions to existing and projected workforce challenges and to identify strategies that could effect positive change.
The program will be offered on an annual basis with two expressions of interest rounds per year, however in 2008/09 there will be one funding round due to time limitations:
Key Dates
Closing date for expressions of interest 5 January 2009
Successful applicants notified by 27 January 2009
Applicants are required to complete an expression of interest form to support the application. Proposals can be submitted via email to workforce@dhs.vic.gov.au or posted to Emma Sartori, Workforce Innovation, Level 20/50 Lonsdale St, Melbourne 3000. Submissions are due by 5 January 2009 by 5pm.
I would encourage your agency to consider submitting an expression of interest to the Workforce Innovation Grant Program. Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Emma Sartori, Policy Adviser, Workforce Innovation at emma.sartori@dhs.vic.gov.au
The program is open to all Victorian health and community services and consumer organisations. There is opportunity for education and training providers and professional associations to partner with these agencies in putting forward a proposal. Agencies are invited to submit an expression of interest to undertake projects in 2008/09. Guidelines and an application form are attached for your reference.
The Workforce Innovation Grant Program has been developed to explore, identify and trial (where appropriate) innovations that improve utility of the workforce while maintaining and improving quality of outcomes, efficiency and worker satisfaction. This may include, but is not limited to, proposals requiring the introduction of new - or the extension of existing - roles, models of care that require workforce redesign and human resource approaches that aim to improve the flexibility of the workforce and the attractiveness of the sector as a place to work or build a career. Specifically the program aims to identify solutions to existing and projected workforce challenges and to identify strategies that could effect positive change.
The program will be offered on an annual basis with two expressions of interest rounds per year, however in 2008/09 there will be one funding round due to time limitations:
Key Dates
Closing date for expressions of interest 5 January 2009
Successful applicants notified by 27 January 2009
Applicants are required to complete an expression of interest form to support the application. Proposals can be submitted via email to workforce@dhs.vic.gov.au or posted to Emma Sartori, Workforce Innovation, Level 20/50 Lonsdale St, Melbourne 3000. Submissions are due by 5 January 2009 by 5pm.
I would encourage your agency to consider submitting an expression of interest to the Workforce Innovation Grant Program. Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Emma Sartori, Policy Adviser, Workforce Innovation at emma.sartori@dhs.vic.gov.au
Report released - Impact of global financial crisis on community sector
The impact of the global financial crisis on social services in Australia is an Issues Paper, prepared by Access Economics for Anglicare, Catholic Social Services, the Salvation Army and UnitingCare.
This report that looks at the impact of the global financial crisis on low income households and argues for more investment in community sector services & service infrastructure. It also brings together some useful statistics.
The impact of the global financial crisis on social services in Australia is an Issues Paper, prepared by Access Economics for Anglicare, Catholic Social Services, the Salvation Army and UnitingCare.
This report that looks at the impact of the global financial crisis on low income households and argues for more investment in community sector services & service infrastructure. It also brings together some useful statistics.
A 6-month Project Worker Position located at the Women’s Centre for Health Matters in Pearce. This position will look at the current accessibility for women with disabilities of ACT domestic violence and crisis support services. The project will make short term and long term improvements in this area and is of vital importance to women with disabilities in the ACT who may be experiencing violence. It is showing leadership in the Australian context.
Applications close Friday 28th November
Applications close Friday 28th November
Webwatch: Accessibility of government websites
In October 2008, Commissioner Graeme Innes launched Webwatch. A webpage within the Australian Human Right Commission website Web Watch lists the names of Government departments and agencies that are not making information accessible.
The role of COSSes with disability advocacy
Cath Smith, CEO, VCOSS.
Cath Smith, CEO, VCOSS.
Day 1 of the Conference.
- AUDIO of Keynote Speaker, by Graeme Innes AM, Human Rights Commissioner, Commissioner responsbile for disability discrimination.
- AUDIO of Keynote Speaker, by Graeme Innes AM, Human Rights Commissioner, Commissioner responsbile for disability discrimination.
VISION AUSTRALIA
i-access Advisory Committee
Call for Expressions of Interest:
Clients with print disabilities other than vision impairment.
Vision Australia’s Information Library Service is seeking expressions of interest from clients to fill the position of representative of clients with print disabilities other than vision impairment on the i-access Advisory Committee.
The role of the i-access advisory committee is to provide advice to management on the information access services delivered by Vision Australia, including library, transcription, online and radio broadcasting services. The committee meets quarterly and the Chair of the committee is appointed by the Client Representative Council.
i-access Advisory Committee
Call for Expressions of Interest:
Clients with print disabilities other than vision impairment.
Vision Australia’s Information Library Service is seeking expressions of interest from clients to fill the position of representative of clients with print disabilities other than vision impairment on the i-access Advisory Committee.
The role of the i-access advisory committee is to provide advice to management on the information access services delivered by Vision Australia, including library, transcription, online and radio broadcasting services. The committee meets quarterly and the Chair of the committee is appointed by the Client Representative Council.
Amy McGowan & Stephen Kilkeary, Mental Health Legal Service (MHLS)
Discussion Paper for consultation, October 2008
Olympia Tzanoudakis - Promoting Advocacy in the Victorian Education Sector. Includes an overview of the relevant legislation
Power Point Presentation Building Capacity through Self Advocacy by Heather Forsythe and Christine Scott
Meaningful Inclusion of People with Disabilities
Di Sisely - How Does Disability Advocacy fit into a Human Rights Framework?
Peter Whelan - The Role of Government in Disability Advocacy
Nicole Schlederer - Advocacy and Partnerships for Brain Injury in NSW
Di Sisely - How Does Disability Advocacy fit into a Human Rights Framework?
Professional Development and Training - by Steve Doran
Diversity and Disability has the aim of supporting people with a disability from ethnic background to speak up for themselves and know their rights in society. It is also about empowering people with a disability to believe in themselves and in what they can achieve in their life. It is run by people with a disability for people with a disability.
Diversity and Disability aims to support people with a disability from ethnic background to speak up for themselves and know their rights in society. It is also about empowering people with a disability to believe in themselves and in what they can achieve in their life. It is run by people with a disability for people with a disability.
We are developing trainings and support groups with guest speakers coming to talk about issues important to everyone.
This program has a steering committee made of 8 people with a disability coming from an ethnic background. The committee uses its expertise and experience to provide directions for the program. The steering committee is made up by people having previous experience in committees and disability field, and by people who do not have any previous experiences and are there to give their contribution and develop new skills.
We also raise awareness to disability organisations about ethnic issues and to ethnic organisations about disability issues.
We are developing trainings and support groups with guest speakers coming to talk about issues important to everyone.
This program has a steering committee made of 8 people with a disability coming from an ethnic background. The committee uses its expertise and experience to provide directions for the program. The steering committee is made up by people having previous experience in committees and disability field, and by people who do not have any previous experiences and are there to give their contribution and develop new skills.
We also raise awareness to disability organisations about ethnic issues and to ethnic organisations about disability issues.
On 25th September, 2008 the former Physical Disability Council of Australia Ltd or PDCA, changed it's name to Physical Disability Australia Ltd
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION Advocate 15.2 to 22.8 hours per week (negotiable)
SALARY SACS Award - CDW Class II (b) $46,169 to $52,832 (per annum, pro rata)
Position Purpose
To provide advocacy to young people with disability in Victoria.
POSITION Advocate 15.2 to 22.8 hours per week (negotiable)
SALARY SACS Award - CDW Class II (b) $46,169 to $52,832 (per annum, pro rata)
Position Purpose
To provide advocacy to young people with disability in Victoria.
Inclusion Melbourne, a not-for-profit organisation which provides services to people with intellectual disability to help them live better lives.
Inclusion Melbourne is the new name for Gawith Villa, an organisation with a 58 year history, which announced its change of name at its Annual General Meeting yesterday (17 September).
The organisation has also, over the past year, undergone a major change to the way in which it delivers services, moving away from the old institutional model, to providing people with far more individual choice and flexibility about how they wish to spend their time, in accordance with their interests and personal goals.
Inclusion Melbourne is the new name for Gawith Villa, an organisation with a 58 year history, which announced its change of name at its Annual General Meeting yesterday (17 September).
The organisation has also, over the past year, undergone a major change to the way in which it delivers services, moving away from the old institutional model, to providing people with far more individual choice and flexibility about how they wish to spend their time, in accordance with their interests and personal goals.
Implementing and Monitoring the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) in the Australian Social and Legal Context – Keynote Address
The Hon Bill Shorten MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children's Services, 20th August 2008.
The Monash Disability Awards were launched in August 2008. The Awards are in line with Council’s Disability Access and Inclusion Framework and Action Plan 2007-2008.
The Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) has released 2 resources to help government and community organisations work more effectively to achieve their goals. These are -
• Working in Partnership - Government and community organisations are increasingly working in partnership to achieve results for local
communities. To assist, the DPCD has developed a webpage that provides advice and resources on running effective partnerships.
• Evaluation Step-by-Step Guide - Evaluation is critical to measuring
the effectiveness, and improving, community projects and programs. The Step-by-Step Guide leads you through a simple process for developing an evaluation plan for your project or program. For more information click here.
• Working in Partnership - Government and community organisations are increasingly working in partnership to achieve results for local
communities. To assist, the DPCD has developed a webpage that provides advice and resources on running effective partnerships.
• Evaluation Step-by-Step Guide - Evaluation is critical to measuring
the effectiveness, and improving, community projects and programs. The Step-by-Step Guide leads you through a simple process for developing an evaluation plan for your project or program. For more information click here.
Are disability organisations leading from the front when it comes to the employment of people with disabilities?
A research report investigating employment practices of the Victorian disability sector commissioned by Australians for Disability and Diversity Employment was launched on Monday 18 August 2008 at the Victorian Equal Opportunities and Human Rights Commission, Melbourne.
The keynote speakers were Suzanne Colbert, CEO of the Australian Employers Network on Disability, who spoke by video link, and Cath Smith, VCOSS CEO.
The report identifies a number of best practice measures that the disability sector could adopt to increase the participation of people with disabilities in employment.
A research report investigating employment practices of the Victorian disability sector commissioned by Australians for Disability and Diversity Employment was launched on Monday 18 August 2008 at the Victorian Equal Opportunities and Human Rights Commission, Melbourne.
The keynote speakers were Suzanne Colbert, CEO of the Australian Employers Network on Disability, who spoke by video link, and Cath Smith, VCOSS CEO.
The report identifies a number of best practice measures that the disability sector could adopt to increase the participation of people with disabilities in employment.
A practical guide or check list to ensure the meetings you are running are inclusive of people with a disability.
“Disability Act 2006”
A presentation by Barry Strmelj, from Action for Community Living (ACL), at the Disability Legislation Workshop in Melbourne, July 2008.
A presentation by Barry Strmelj, from Action for Community Living (ACL), at the Disability Legislation Workshop in Melbourne, July 2008.
The Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic)
A presentation by Stephanie Cauchi, VCOSS, at the Disability Legislation Workshop in Melbourne, July 2008.
A presentation by Stephanie Cauchi, VCOSS, at the Disability Legislation Workshop in Melbourne, July 2008.
“Disability Discrimination Legal Service Inc.”
A presentation by Deborah Rands, at the Disability Legislation Workshop Training in Melbourne, July 2008.
A presentation by Deborah Rands, at the Disability Legislation Workshop Training in Melbourne, July 2008.
"United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities"
A presentation by Frank Hall-Bentick, Disability Resource Centre (DRC). Disability Legislation Training Workshop, Melbourne July 2008
A presentation by Frank Hall-Bentick, Disability Resource Centre (DRC). Disability Legislation Training Workshop, Melbourne July 2008
Presentation by the Honourable Bill Shorten MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Disability and Children's Services, titled "Next Steps in Making Australian Communities Liveable for People with Disabilities".
National Advocacy Conference
"Strengthening Disability Advocacy"
7th-8th October 2008
Telstra Dome, Melbourne
"Strengthening Disability Advocacy"
7th-8th October 2008
Telstra Dome, Melbourne
National Advocacy Conference
"Strengthening Disability Advocacy"
7th-8th October 2008
Telstra Dome, Melbourne
"Strengthening Disability Advocacy"
7th-8th October 2008
Telstra Dome, Melbourne