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Background paper: changing demographics and dynamics of aged care

Dr David Cullen
Royal Commission into Aged Care quality and Safety
Wednesday 1st May, 2019
The background paper puts Australia’s ageing population under the microscope. It explores complex issues associated with the country’s changing demographic profile, including changes in patterns of disease and dependency, the
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Living on the disability pension: ‘It’s like the slow dimming of the light’

Royce Kurmelovs
The Guardian
Tuesday 23rd April, 2019

Almost one-in-five Australians are living with a disability. Those with a mental health condition make up the largest group on welfare

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Disability Advocacy Fact Sheet

Department of Social services (DSS)
Wednesday 5th December, 2018
This Fact Sheet outlines what disability advocacy is, why it is important and why independence matters.
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‘I cried a lot’: Mum’s despair at 11-month wait for NDIS funding for baby Billy

Paul Sakkal
The Age
Wednesday 24th April, 2019
Maryke quit her job to effectively train herself to become an occupational therapist for Billy, who is now 15 months old. She does hours of rehabilitative exercises with her son
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‘They thought I was an addict’: People with disabilities humiliated at Centrelink

Hannah Barry
Brisbane Times
Monday 22nd April, 2019
"I am blind and there is no electronic application form. How can I be independent? This is debilitating ... I don’t have a support person, family member, or a friend
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Danny Rumsey has Down syndrome, and he is in love

Nick Rheinberger and Dr Sarah Moss
ABC Online
Thursday 18th April, 2019
When he is not doing laps or singing with community band, The Hidden Wonders, Danny has been working at the Welby Garden Centre, which was established by Challenge Southern Highlands
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Embracing disability and diversity in the workplace

Linda Moon
Sydney Morning Herald
Saturday 20th April, 2019
Those with disability experience more discrimination than any other group within society. Of all discrimination cases lodged with the Australian Human Rights Commission in 2016-17, 37 per cent were on
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After lengthy fight to repair ‘illegal’ NDIS reno, homeowner says he has nowhere left to turn

Norman Hermant
ABC News
Saturday 20th April, 2019
He has spent almost 18 months fighting to repair the works at his home, west of Ballarat — which were done without a building permit. Mr Saville said the frustration
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Employer Toolkit

Job Access
Thursday 18th April, 2019
This toolkit includes short video guides and downloadable resources with practical advice on disability and employment - from inclusive policies and recruitment, to workplace changes and managing staff. Topics covered
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NDIS agrees to fund wheelchair after media coverage of Melbourne family’s two-year wait

Kristian Silva
ABC Radio Melbourne
Monday 15th April, 2019
A disabled Melbourne boy, whose request for an electric wheelchair was held up by bureaucratic red tape for two years, will finally receive funding for a new one, a week
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Advocacy groups lobby to halt imminent deportation of deaf Bhutanese teen

SBS News
Friday 12th April, 2019
Advocacy groups representing migrants and refugees in Australia have sent a letter to Immigration Minister David Coleman questioning the legitimacy of the decision to refuse a Bhutanese family permanent residency
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‘A punch in the gut’: Carers, people with disabilities share Centrelink experiences

Hannah Barry
Brisbane Times
Thursday 11th April, 2019
Carers and people with disabilities have shared their experiences working with Centrelink to receive their support payments after a Geraldton mother spoke out about having to continuously provide proof her
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