Disasters amplify the existing fault lines already experienced by people with disability to live an ordinary life. The best way to truly understand the impact of disasters on people with
More than 700 people with disability and their families filled out the survey that asked about your experiences during the first wave of the Coronavirus pandemic. What impact did the
This report finds that integrated models for care, health and housing that are embedded in the community are the most effective at empowering clients and carers to take a lead
Victorian Mental Illness Awareness Council (VMIAC)
Wednesday 15th July, 2020
This film has involved hundreds of people with mental distress who have engaged in workshops, interviews and surveys about the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Mental Health in Victoria.
This was the first session of the Advocacy Sector Conversations forum held on 28 July 2020. WDV have long promoted best practice in supporting women with disability to recognise abuse,
How far have we come to understand and celebrate the sexuality experiences and identities of LBGTQIA+ adults who have intellectual disability? In this episode, Dr Lizzie Smith and her colleague
This was the third session of the Advocacy Sector Conversations forum held on 30 July 2020. People with complex communication needs are often denied the right to make decisions about
In May 2020, the ILO Global Business and Disability Network conducted two surveys – one for National Business and Disability Networks (NBDN) and one for those networks’ company members –
Access to stable, adequate income support can represent a significant improvement to the quality of life of vulnerable Australians. The DSP provides income support for people who cannot work due
The NDIA will account for compensation payments a participant receives for personal injury, if the NDIS has or may, provide supports for the same injury.
When working with a woman with disability who is experiencing violence, it is important to support her in a safe and culturally sensitive way. This resource outlines the best practice
