Author: Women with Disability Australia
Posted June 17, 2022
This fact sheet was developed to support women, girls, feminine identifying and non-binary people with disability understand, apply for and navigate the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The fact sheet is available as an online summary with explainer video or as downloads in PDF, Word and Easy Read formats.
Author: Centre of Research Excellence in Disability and Health
Posted June 16, 2022
Measuring inequality is essential for identifying the barriers faced by people with disability in exercising their human rights. Evidence of disability-related inequalities can inform action to remove barriers and reduce inequalities. This report presents the first national data using the Disability and Wellbeing Monitoring Framework and Indicators, which was developed by the CRE-DH in consultation with people with disability and disability advocates.
Source: DSC
Author: Jessica Quilty
Posted June 3, 2022
The world of NDIS nominees and decision making is complex. If you are scratching your head a bit, wondering who can do what, you’re not alone. The first thing to note is that not every NDIS participant requires a nominee. People are presumed to have the capacity to make decisions that affect their own lives, so in most cases, participants will make their own decisions in their dealings with the NDIS – with support when required.
Author: National Disability Insurance Agency
Posted May 26, 2022
The directory is an accessible platform that has links to key topics that participants have said are important to help them use their NDIS plan. Resources include new and updated web content, animations, Easy Read guides, tip sheets, budget calculator and supports organiser.
Author: Grampians Disability Advocacy
Posted May 20, 2022
Proud Indigenous man Thomas Marks tells his story of being Stolen Gen, incarceration and turning his life around through art. This is his story told in his own words for the Disability Royal Commission.
Author: DSC
Posted May 13, 2022
In this episode of ‘Disability Done Different: Candid Conversations’ hear Jordan talk on the NDIS and his journey to becoming a leader.
Author: Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission
Posted May 6, 2022
This case is about when and how an appointed guardian can authorise the use of forcible physical restraint in order to administer medication to people under their guardianship. This case concerned an older woman, HYY, who was under a guardianship order. HYY was voluntarily admitted to hospital for treatment of her psychological and physical health conditions. However, at times during her hospital stay HYY refused to take her anticoagulant medication.
Source: Disability Royal Commission
Author: University of NSW and Flinders University
Posted May 6, 2022
Researchers asked more than 60 people from business, government, community and advocacy organisations around Australia about how to change community attitudes and looked at past studies on changing attitudes and behaviour. The research found that to create change there needs to be an ‘active presence of a diversity of people with disability across all life domains, including inclusive schooling, employment and communities’.
Source: Swinburne University
Author: Centre for Social Impact
Posted May 6, 2022
Between June and November 2021, this research project was undertaken to assist the Department of Social Services (DSS) to build an evidence base for the Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) Program and inform the future investment strategy. The study includes a review of grants information, surveys and interviews of grantees and sector informants, and a desktop review of literature on current identified needs and priorities to achieve inclusion/equity for people with disability. This report is a final overview report comprising high level analysis across these data sources.
Author: Australia Early Development Census
Posted May 6, 2022
children have developed by the time they commence school. Key findings from the 2021 AEDC data found that children who started school in 2021 experienced some disruption to their early learning, but at a glance, the majority of children were developmentally on track on all five domains.
Author: National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA)
Posted April 26, 2022
There are lots of different supports for people with disability who want to work. This guide can help you understand which supports you could use to help you pursue your work goals. The Guide has been created to help participants, their families and carers think about what supports might best suit their individual needs in … Continued
Author: Disability Support Guide
Posted April 25, 2022
The decision could be about a financial, health, legal, lifestyle, work related or other matter and the support is important because it gives people with disability choice and control over their lives.
Source: ABC iview
Author: Elizabeth Wright
Posted April 25, 2022
Closing date: June 30, 2022
Like any community, people with disability have diverse views. They deal with issues like accessibility, discrimination, and exclusion on a daily basis. Today we’re going to bring you some of those unique perspectives – all stories told by people with lived experience. Meet six Australians who share their own personal stories of living with disability.
Author: Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN)
Posted April 18, 2022
The toolkit equips you with the skills, information and resources you need to speak up for better aged care. Self-advocacy or speaking up means having the right information to get the care and support you need. Topics include your aged care rights and options, protecting yourself from harm, -help with decision making and solving aged care problems. the toolkit is available online or as a hardcopy booklet.
Author: Office of the Public Advocate
Posted March 29, 2022
The effects of this complex and evolving disability, Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), are profound and poorly understood by many in the community. This session was part of the Health Discussions Project. Hear from Lisa, Manda and Anat who talk about their experiences of living with ABI.