Source: Melbourne Disability Institute and ABC
Author: 2022-09-14
Posted September 14, 2022
Australia, the land of the fair go. But do we really live with equal rights and opportunity? Let Us In! explores this theme through the lens of disability. What is it like to live in Australia as a person with disability? Is there a fair go, are we stuck in the past or is it just too hard? Join Kurt Fearnley and Sarah Shands as they unpack some of the big issues for people with disability in modern Australia. Transport, living with COVID, education, access and employment. Things that most people take for granted but for many Australians with disability are a daily struggle.
Author: National Alliance of Capacity Building Organisations
Posted September 2, 2022
Why do so many believe that the only option for people with developmental disabilities once they leave their family home, is to live in a group home. My Home, My Way challenges that idea. In this wealth of resources written or produced by people with disability, and their supporters, you will discover how people, no matter what their needs, are living in their own home and enjoying rich and meaningful lives. They share their stories and experiences in this collection of videos, podcasts and articles that show how much more is possible.
Source: Starting with Julius
Author: Catia Malaquias
Posted August 30, 2022
The bottom line of that analysis is although … a contested issue, my own view is the better view of the Convention’s obligation, in particular Article 24, is that Australia needs to move progressively over some time to have [a] transformed system with inclusive education, which does not, as a matter of principle, include special schools as a long-term separate form of education. And I think that is also a position taken by the CRPD Committee.”
Author: Women with Disabilities Victoria
Posted August 26, 2022
Experts in Our Health resources build the knowledge, skills and confidence of Victorian women with disabilities to exercise their right to accessible health information and services, and to inform the delivery of health services in their communities. They have been co-designed with a team of lived experience Experts and are for women with disabilities and health workforces. Resources include Expert in Our Health Guide, series of fact sheets, posters and videos. All have been produced in a variety of accessible formats.
Author: Melbourne Disability Institute in partnership with the Brotherhood of St. Laurence and Baptcare
Posted August 26, 2022
More than 500,000 Australians with disability receive individual funding through the NDIS to purchase services and supports to meet their disability-related needs. But the overwhelming majority of the 4.4. million Australians with disability are not NDIS participants. This research examines if and how people with disability aged 18-64 years who are not NDIS participants are finding and using any support and services they need to participate in society and the economy.
Author: Victoria Office of the Public Advocate
Posted August 19, 2022
This report draws on de-identified stories that starkly illustrate the impact of the system failures on adults who are at-risk. It identifies gaps and failures in the current framework and makes seven recommendations to improve Victoria’s safeguarding laws and practices for all at-risk adults. The recommendations aim to ensure that we do not lose sight … Continued
Author: WWILD Sexual Violence Prevention Association Inc.
Posted August 18, 2022
This podcast series discusses intellectual disability, accessibility and violence and was created in collaboration with women with intellectual disability. Experts are interviewed about how they work with women with intellectual disability who have experienced violence. They share their wisdom around what workers and services could be doing to work better with this group of women.
Author: Department of Social Services
Posted August 12, 2022
The current Disability Employment Services (DES) programs end in June 2023. The consultation report summarises public feedback gathered via a submission process that closed in February 2021. The consultation asked for ideas on how to boost jobs outcomes for disabled people. Key issues identified were reducing jobs barriers, allowing better access to jobs services, and providing more holistic, wrap-around services and complementary supports. People with disability also needed clearer information on supports available to them as well as greater flexibility in program and service delivery.
Author: Mental Health Complaints Commissioner
Posted August 4, 2022
These resources provide a simple, accessible way for consumers, carers and their families, as well as lived experience workers and staff, to quickly understand, educate and communicate Victorian mental health rights and principles under the Act. The resource includes a series of social media posts and images, as well as download versions that can be used as reference guides
Author: VALID
Posted July 29, 2022
Through a survey and online interviews, people who used to live in Victorian Government institutions were asked how they are going, and what could be improved. They shared things they do and what they have in their life, like support, friends and community. The responses showed that they are not having as good a life as they should. A series of tip sheets, templates, information sheets and plain English posters have been created to support staff and organisations to empower people with disability living in accommodation settings.
Source: VCOSS
Author: Radhika Rego
Posted July 12, 2022
The National Disability Advocacy Framework is a shared commitment to disability advocacy between the Commonwealth, state and territory governments to ensure there is access to advocacy services for all people with disabilities nation-wide. However, the current state of play is that advocacy – a key safeguard – is not currently assured.
Source: AHURI
Author: Stian Thoresen, Patricia O’Brien, Mary-Ann O’Donovan, Brontë Walter, Arne Mueller, Greta Westermann, Erin Whittle, and Angus Buchanan
Posted July 8, 2022
This research investigated Individual Supported Living (ISL) arrangements, which have been developed to provide appropriate and preferred homes for persons with intellectual disabilities and high support needs. Study participants highlighted the benefits of quality ISL arrangements and the challenges in developing and maintaining them. Coordination of disability and housing policies and practices will enhance the sustainability of these arrangements. This includes the need to recognise and coordinate access to affordable and suitable housing, as well as in-home support.
Author: The Flagstaff Group
Posted July 7, 2022
For people living with disability, the need is greater to plan, act early and be prepared for an emergency. Standing for Emergency Management Backpack Evacuation Resource, EMBER comprises resources and helpful content including emergency backpacks designed to support individuals living with disability gain confidence in what to do when there is an emergency. Australian native characters are used as calming narrators and guides on the planning process through animations and storytelling. Easy English and Braille checklists and information is also available. In addition, The communication board app supports people with no speech as well as offering tools for emergency personnel to help communicate with non-verbal individuals during an emergency.
Author: Victorian Senior Practitioner
Posted July 5, 2022
This report measures the use of restrictive practices and compulsory treatment reported by disability services. In 2020-21 environmental restraint was reported for the first time. This is the second report to reflect substantive transition to the NDIS and reporting on the new function of authorisation.
Source: DSC
Author: WTFH Conference 2022
Posted June 24, 2022
Emily Dash is an emerging writer, actor, producer and speaker who works across theatre and screen. Her acclaimed and wide ranging work emphasises social justice issues, community engagement, intersectionality, and expanding perceptions of disability. Watch her spoken word performance about owning your power and taking up space as a person with disability which was presented at the ‘Where To From Here Conference 2022’.
