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Restrictive practices: A pathway to elimination

University of Melbourne, University of Technology Sydney and University of Sydney
Tuesday 25th July, 2023

The report describes restrictive practices as physical, chemical or environmental restraints and seclusion that are legally, socially or professionally sanctioned. The report also includes involuntary health treatment, guardianship, financial management,…

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Shine a Light: Understanding vulnerability at the intersection of disability and electricity services

Yarra Energy Foundation
Power outages put customers at risk, affecting their well-being and daily routines. This can lead to distress and challenges in self-care. While we know outages are inconvenient for all customers,
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Rethinking ‘Tier 2’ of the NDIS: Investing in real inclusion of people with disability.

Associate Professor Sue Olney
DANA
Tuesday 1st August, 2023

This Discussion Paper addresses the problems currently impacting this focus area, the evidence available, and the proposed solutions to these problems.

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‘Mass exodus’ of disability support providers on the horizon, data suggests

David McManus
Disability Support Guide
Monday 31st July, 2023
National Disability Services [NDS]-commissioned research has painted a grim image for the future of the care sector, amidst the Federal Government’s commitment to cracking down on fraud and rorting.
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Victorian Disability Worker Commission no longer investigates serious cases of student abuse and neglect

Sarah Perillo and Suzan Delibasic
Herald Sun
Sunday 30th July, 2023
Disability advocates have slammed the state government’s decision to prohibit disabled students from reporting abuse by teachers and principals to an independent investigator.
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Supporting Women With Disabilities Into Secure Work

Mirage News
Friday 28th July, 2023
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting women with disabilities to secure work in the health, social and disability service sectors, recognising the wealth of lived experience women with disabilities can
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Here’s how I feel about Disability Pride Month as an adaptive model

Harper's Bazaar Australia
Friday 28th July, 2023
When it comes to personal disability pride, my feelings are mixed. While I have immense pride in who I am, I also find it hard to celebrate or feel accepted
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Disability Pride Starts Here

Youth Disability Advocacy Service
Friday 28th July, 2023
This project features content and resources about disability pride created by disabled young people. It aims to encourage all Victorians to see disability as a strength. Shifting the community perception
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The difference between unfair treatment and unlawful discrimination

DARU
Tuesday 18th July, 2023
Many people with disabilities face barriers in accessing systems and are treated unfairly. But when is it simply unfair or unjust treatment, and when is it unlawful? Is it a
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Having a go: Making individualised living a reality

NDIA in partnership with Scope
Monday 17th July, 2023
This home and living capacity building report is part of working to develop a new approach to home and living. The research explores supports NDIS participants use to build their
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Access Hub: Helping you connect

Access Hub provides information about communication options and services to assist you to make a phone call and connect online, including the National Relay Service, for people who are d/Deaf,
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What’s stopping Australia from adding $50b to its GDP by tapping into this talent pool?

AAP
SBS
Monday 17th July, 2023
Survey data released by the Business Council of Australia (BCA) on Monday shows more than 90 per cent of members reporting they want to recruit more people living with a
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