Access to public transport is critical for people to work or study, visit family and friends, and access critical services such as healthcare. This is why the Australian Government has decided to reform the Transport Standards. The reforms aim to improve public transport accessibility and remove discrimination against people with disability. The reforms were developed … Continued
The Gender and Disability Workforce Development Team at Women with Disabilities Victoria is excited to offer our updated professional development program on the Prevention of Violence Against Women with Disabilities (PVAWD) in April and May 2024. Details Session 1: Tuesday 23 April, 12:30pm–3:30pm Session 2: Tuesday 30 April, 12:30pm–3:30pm Session 3: Tuesday 7 May, 12:30pm–3:30pm … Continued
In Part 2 of our deep dive into the NDIS Review we explore assessments, navigators and psychosocial supports and talk about what happens next. What happens when you bring together Australia’s leading disability advocates and academics to dive deep into the recommendations by the NDIS Review? To find out check out this episode of Reasonable … Continued
Homes Victoria has created the ‘Considerations for use of Supported Residential Services’ (SRS) guidance document, which can be used by services that interact with SRS to better consider when, and when not to refer people into SRS.
The Registration Board and VDWC have developed this searchable catalogue to provide disability workers with easily accessible information about training and development resources that will improve the quality and safety of the support they provide.
AIRWAVES ACCESS is a radio program and podcast that focuses on issues that matter to those with a lived experience of disability. Broadcast on Plenty Valley FM (88.6 FM) and Gippsland FM (104.7 FM), Airwaves Access is also streamed as a podcast by VALID. Proudly made by and for people with disabilities, this program gives … Continued
Many are calling for increased support to help people living with disability cope with the health impacts of extreme hot weather. The Minister for the NDIS, Bill Shorten, has received a letter from disability advocates outlining what’s needed for people living with a disability during heatwaves.
Earlier this year Women With Disabilities Australia submitted their response to the Final Report of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability (Disability Royal Commission / DRC) and its 222 recommendations, which was tabled in the Australian Parliament on 29 September 2023. Their analysis focuses on ten areas for … Continued
ECCV and the Migrant Resource Centre North-West Region are delivering workshops to empower and improve self-advocacy skills for migrants and refugees living with a disability. The Raise Our Voices – Disability Self-Advocacy for CALD Communities program gives participants the confidence to navigate the NDIS.
Due to popular demand, YDAS’s Together: Access & Inclusion Training is back with tickets on sale NOW! If you work or want to work with young people, disabled people or the community – YDAS’s Together Training is for you! Our training, designed and delivered entirely by disabled young people, uses both lived experience storytelling and practical interactive … Continued
Deep Dive into the NDIS Review – Part 1: What happened to participant choice and control?
Safe Transport Victoria have launched their ‘You Make The Difference’ program, they’ve partnered with Vision Australia to create a three-part series to debunk common myths about assistance animals. Assistance animals are welcome everywhere, including Commercial passenger Vehicles (CPVs), but unfortunately, some drivers still refuse service.