The implementation of the NDIS must ensure equity in availability and accessibility of support that will respond to the needs and choices of participants from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD)…
this short video provides advice on how boards of management might implement a human rights approach in their practice.
Almost one quarter of Victorian public servants with a disability have experienced discrimination at work, according to workplace survey data released by the Victorian Public Sector Commission.
Carers have claimed a 21-year-old Victorian woman with cerebral palsy and a severe intellectual disability who was half-dragged from a taxi into a home “did not really feel pain”.
Rania Saab, a Sydney lawyer who works in the Family Court, was born with hearing loss. She believes discrimination against hard of hearing people is rife in the legal system.
Mental illness won’t go away once we address stigma – we need to address the symptoms, writes Ben Pobjie.
I think it is time for a Senator Malowney…if the senate nomination to replace Stephen Conroy following his recent resignation needs to be filled by a woman, why not a…
Getting a morning coffee on the way to work is a ritual many of us take for granted. Not Jeremy, who is a young man with a communication disability. The
Can a parent stop their adult child from having a baby of their own? The debate’s been ignited by a couple with Down syndrome who’ve set their sights on marriage
Jordanne Taylor is a typical year 9 student. The 15-year-old loves dancing, cooking and spending time with girls her own age, watching movies and just hanging out. Until recently, these…
The Australian government has put technology vendors on notice to make their software more accessible for public servants with disabilities. John Sheridan, the Australian government’s chief technology officer, has revealed…
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…
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