The Housing Hub is a new way for people with disability to find suitable housing. The Housing Hub advertises vacancies for all types of housing that may be relevant to people who have disability – specialist disability accommodation (SDA), disability-friendly private rentals, supported residential services (SRS) and more.
This is a 40-page booklet which uses clear sections and headings and an easy to read layout to help parents with disability understand and navigate the child protection system in Victoria. It contains a glossary (word list) of some commonly used terms that the legal system uses to describe things around child protection, as well as a list of important human rights conventions and laws.
This free online tool has been developed to asses your organisation’s governance, fine-tuning already great organisations. The Governance Healthcheck looks at board structures and policies, and financial structures, including financial oversight and controls. Board/committee members answer a series of questions, either as an individual or as part of a group. The Healthcheck then generates tailored tips and recommendations to improve organisational governance.
This guide contains step-by-step instructions, an easy English fact sheet, and the forms to appoint a medical support person and supportive attorney. The information and forms in this edition have been updated to take into account the implementation of the Medical Treatment Planning and Decisions Act 2016 which came into effect on 12 March 2018.
This toolkit seeks to empower women with disabilities and organisations working on their behalf, to make use of available U.N. human rights mechanisms. Bringing the voices and experiences of women and girls with disabilities to the U.N. human rights system is essential to hold States accountable for their human rights obligations and to advance the … Continued
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.
Some topics of conversation are off limits…right? Maybe not.. Clients of Jewish Care’s Disability Services were posed a range of questions they wouldn’t usually be asked. You’ll be surprised by their responses, and captivated by their humour, honesty, and personality.
Jeremy the Dud is a comedy set in a world where everyone has a disability, and those that don’t are treated with the same prejudice, stigma and condescending attitudes people with disabilities face in our own society.
The Office of the Disability Services Commissioner held a conference called Preventing and Responding to Abuse: Guidance for Victorian disability service providers’ on 12th September 2017. It was well attended by over 400 people. The resources from this conference and videos are available now on their website.
Why 19 stories? Because Article 19 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities refers to the right to live independently and participate in the community. Australia has ratified the Convention and under Article 19, it must ensure “the equal right of all persons with disabilities to live in the community, with choices equal to others, and [must] take effective and appropriate measures to facilitate full enjoyment by persons with disabilities of this right and their full inclusion and participation in the community.”
This Easy English brochure has been created to assist with recognising violence and abuse and provides steps for reporting abuse and who to contact for advice and assistance.
this short video provides advice on how boards of management might implement a human rights approach in their practice.
Voice at the Table(VATT) is a pilot project which aims to increase the number of people with cognitive disabilities sitting on boards, committees and advisory groups within government, service providers community and mainstream organisations at a local, state and national level, in order to inform and actively participate in planning, advocacy, policymaking, service development, delivery … Continued
Organisations are increasingly recognising that if they wish to experience the benefits of diversity, they need to cultivate not just a diverse workplace but also an inclusive one. There is also growing recognition that leaders have a critical role to play in achieving this. – See more at: http://www.dca.org.au/events-details/Upcoming-DCA-events/launch-of-building-inclusion%3A-an-evidence-based-model-of-inclusive-leadership/277#sthash.rOv7wqH9.dpuf This report sheds valuable light on … Continued
The Australian Department of Human Services has a series of videos available on their YouTube channel. These videos have been designed to make it easier for people with disabilities to understand the Disability Support Pension (DSP) and other benefits. Topics include: Are you eligible for the DSP? How do I claim for the DSP? Providing medical evidence … Continued