Posted April 19, 2024
Closing date: May 31, 2024
Are you a student and passionate about disability inclusion? We need your help. We are looking for six secondary school students to help us design a range of resources for schools. The final resources will: Deepen student understanding around what disability inclusion is. Explain the need for inclusion (through a rights-based lens). Provide practical and … Continued
Posted April 19, 2024
Sometimes, support coordination and disability advocacy can present with similarities that can lead to role confusion. In this article, we look at the legislation and official advice on how to differentiate between these distinct but interconnected roles.
Posted April 19, 2024
While each of their stories is different, the results are frustratingly similar — dealing with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has driven some of the most vulnerable people in our society to the brink. Becki Greene’s experiences left her in tears “many, many times”.
Posted April 19, 2024
Australia is failing some of our most vulnerable citizens. This week, a news report showed the vile and cruel behaviour of three workers in a group home for people with disability.
Posted April 19, 2024
On this episode of Reasonable & Necessary, Dr George meets with disability law experts Mitchell Skipsey, and Dr. Darren O’Donovan to understand the changes to the NDIS Act.
Posted April 19, 2024
The pandemic showed that remote learning is effective. It’s absurd that universities are going back to processes that exclude us
Posted April 19, 2024
Following a disturbing Four Corners investigation into Irabina Autism Services last year, the NDIS Commission appointed a Former judge to conduct an independent review.
Posted April 17, 2024
Closing date: April 26, 2024
You will be the first point of contact for people needing disability-related support, either by phone, web or in-person enquiries. These may be people with disability, their families or careers or members of the community seeking guidance. You will work within a strengths-based framework to triage incoming enquiries and determine the support or assistance our … Continued
Posted April 15, 2024
School Can’t Australia has launched a Crowdfunding Campaign. This will enable our organisation to continue growing, supporting those impacted by School Can’t. We would love your support! If you are in a position to do so, please consider making a donation, even $1 is helpful, and/or please consider sharing this with your own networks. The more sharing, the … Continued
Posted April 15, 2024
It’s time you heard directly about good support from people who have lived experience of disability. This peer-led resource captures insights intended to be shared, not only with support workers, support co-coordinators and App based platforms, but also with individuals when communicating with the workers they employ. Quality support means increased contributions from people with … Continued
Posted April 15, 2024
Closing date: May 8, 2024
Join the WDV team! Are you passionate about advancing the rights of women with disabilities? We are seeking an enthusiastic Senior Policy and Research Officer to join our friendly team. Women with Disabilities Victoria (WDV) is a vibrant organisation of women with disabilities working for women with disabilities in Victoria. Some benefits of working … Continued
Posted April 15, 2024
Many Australians with disability feel on the edge of a precipice right now. Recommendations from the disability royal commission and the NDIS review were released late last year. Now a draft NDIS reform bill has been tabled. In this series, experts examine what new proposals could mean for people with disability.
Posted April 15, 2024
On the eve of Autism Acceptance Month, the clue to 30-down in the Hobart Mercury’s giant crossword was “competent”. The four-letter answer was “able”. It got me thinking about how the construct of “disability” is often framed as synonymous with failure, incompetence and inability.
Posted April 15, 2024
We’re looking for young people with disabilities who identify as women, girls, feminine identifying or non-binary, aged 15-30, to join our Youth Advisory Group. Help us shape the future for young people with disabilities!