This forum series provides an opportunity for advocates to gain access to in depth expert knowledge on topical issues which directly impact on the practice of disability advocacy. This forum was held on Zoom at the end of October 2021.
The session resources include video, audio, transcript, slideshow presentation download and links to the resources mentioned in the session.
Advocating in Victoria’s child protection system
Denise Boyd, CEO, Star Victoria, Elicia Savvas, Program Manager, Child Protection, Victoria Legal Aid, Robyn Buchanan, Senior Advocate, Independent Family Advocacy & Support (IFAS ), Victoria Legal Aid
Respect for home and family is recognised as a right for people with disability under the United Nations Convention on the rights of Persons with Disability where state responsibilities are clearly articulated. Yet all too often, we see discrimination within our child protection system that separates rather than supports families where one or more parent has an intellectual disability. Denise Boyd works closely with parents with intellectual disability and their families, and will share real life examples of how these barriers impact the lives of people with intellectual disability. She will be joined by Robyn Buchanan, will provide some useful advice for parents and advocates who find themselves involved with child protection, and Elicia Savvas who will unravel the mysteries of the Children’s Court.
SDA and SIL – Your home, your life, your choice
Jamie-Lee Dwyer, Belinda Aitken and Cathy Bucolo, Summer Foundation
The way we think about housing has changed rapidly with the development of Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), and in relation to supports, Supported Independent Living (SIL). Join Jamie-Lee Dwyer, Belinda Aitken and Cathy Bucolo, the Summer Foundation’s Lived Experience Team and Clinical Practice Lead to hear their experience of SDA and SIL as they share some hot tips and what they’ve learnt so far. They’ll talk about the National Disability Insurance Agency’s person-centred approach to planning and decision making as outlined in the ‘Home and Living Supports’ policy, how to apply, what evidence you need, and getting the language right.
- Author:
- DARU
- Date published:
- Thu 30th Sep, 2021