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Thomas “Marksey” Marks – This Is My Story

Grampians Disability Advocacy
Wednesday 13th April, 2022
Proud Indigenous man Thomas Marks tells his story of being Stolen Gen, incarceration and turning his life around through art. This is his story told in his own words for
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Senator Jordon Steele-John on…Politics Power & Personality

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Thursday 5th May, 2022
In this episode of 'Disability Done Different: Candid Conversations' hear Jordan talk on the NDIS and his journey to becoming a leader.
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Intervention in G93966 – HYY (Guardianship) VCAT 97 – Jan 2022

Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission
Thursday 19th May, 2022
This case is about when and how an appointed guardian can authorise the use of forcible physical restraint in order to administer medication to people under their guardianship. This case
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Changing community attitudes to improve inclusion of people with disability

University of NSW and Flinders University
Disability Royal Commission
Tuesday 3rd May, 2022
Researchers asked more than 60 people from business, government, community and advocacy organisations around Australia about how to change community attitudes and looked at past studies on changing attitudes and
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Informing Investment Design: Information Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) Research Activity

Centre for Social Impact
Swinburne University
Friday 29th April, 2022
Between June and November 2021, this research project was undertaken to assist the Department of Social Services (DSS) to build an evidence base for the Information, Linkages and Capacity Building
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2021 AEDC National Report

Australia Early Development Census
Thursday 14th April, 2022
children have developed by the time they commence school. Key findings from the 2021 AEDC data found that children who started school in 2021 experienced some disruption to their early
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Guide for understanding employment supports

National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA)
Thursday 21st April, 2022

There are lots of different supports for people with disability who want to work. This guide can help you understand which supports you could use to help you pursue your…

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Why is supported decision making important?

Disability Support Guide
The decision could be about a financial, health, legal, lifestyle, work related or other matter and the support is important because it gives people with disability choice and control over
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My Story

Elizabeth Wright
ABC iview
Thursday 14th April, 2022
Thursday 30th June, 2022
Like any community, people with disability have diverse views. They deal with issues like accessibility, discrimination, and exclusion on a daily basis. Today we're going to bring you some of
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Self Advocacy Toolkit for Older Australians

Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN)
Thursday 1st December, 2022
The toolkit equips you with the skills, information and resources you need to speak up for better aged care. Self-advocacy or speaking up means having the right information to get
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Experiences of acquired brain injury (ABI)

Office of the Public Advocate
Wednesday 23rd March, 2022
The effects of this complex and evolving disability, Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), are profound and poorly understood by many in the community. This session was part of the Health Discussions
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Victorian Disability Worker Commission Complaints Resources

The Victorian Disability Worker Commission
Tuesday 29th March, 2022
Have you got concerns about a disability worker’s behaviour or quality of work? The Victorian Disability Worker Commission aims to protect the rights of people with disability and support the
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