A new report commissioned by Pro Bono Australia in partnership with the Human Rights Law Centre, has found that not for profits are on a path of quiet advocacy. The Civil Voices research showed that to a greater or lesser degree civil society organisations are engaging in various forms of “self silencing” – treading very carefully in their advocacy work, less they risk financial security and political retribution.
The National Disability Insurance Scheme is a significant policy. Launched in 2016, the NDIS provides support to Australians with a disability, their families, and their carers. But while it has been broadly welcomed, its implementation has not been without significant challenges. This week on Policy Forum Pod we hear from former Labor government Minister Jenny Macklin, Dr Gemma Carey, and Clare Moore about what it will take to fix the NDIS. Pod
This podcast series gives voice to people with intellectual disability. It builds the bridge between the research available in journals about intellectual disability and actual practice and how this translates into real life experience.
Philosophers have been slow to address disability – which is odd, because disability raises a host of fascinating and challenging issues around justice, rights and fairness.
Improving the health and lives of Australians with intellectual disability was the topic for discussion at the Dying for Change public seminar and roundtable hosted by the Melbourne Disability Institute on Monday 12 November.
A Podcast for Disability Service Providers transitioning to the NDIS.
Interviews and discussion with a personal and often humorous touch. With guest presenters plus Kate Monaghan and the Ouch blog team. Ouch is available exclusively online.
In this second series, Dr George talks about different topics including self management of your NDIS Plan, support coordination and the relationship between the health system and the NDIS. The podcasts are about simplifying the NDIS and helping participants, their families and anyone else involved in supporting NDIS participants to be able to work their way through a new and complicated process.
This series of 5 podcasts aims to make sense of the NDIS. Join Dr George and his invited guests to discuss a range of topics covering all things NDIS including how the Act works, planning, housing under the NDIS, appeals and implementation.
A nine part series of interviews covering the remarkable life of David Blyth, with a particular focus on his role in developing advocacy services for people who are blind and vision impaired.
Done by Law is grassroots radio for social justice on community radio station 3CR, Tuesday 6:00pm to 6:30pm. The Federation of Community Legal Centres presents current legal issues, giving a unique and irreverent take on current legal news and making sense of proposed legal changes.
this program is produced and presented by people with disabilities covering issues such as housing, discrimination, difficulties with public transport, self-advocacy and other related issues. On 3CR Wednesday 6:00pm to 6:30pm
We like to be different, but not too different, to fit in yet still be individual. It’s a tension that gets played out in various ways. By parents who want their children to have a “normal” life, to find friends and not be teased. Yet parents can also take great pride in their children being … Continued