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National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA)
Thursday 20th June, 2019
The panel discussed recent changes to Adaptive Technology (AT) processes and resources, how to prepare for an upcoming planning meeting where AT is needed, and how to escalate urgent AT
Disability Resource Centre
Tuesday 2nd July, 2019

Disability Resources Centre in partnership with Social Security Rights Victoria recently ran a training day for Disability Advocates around Disability Support Pension applications, processes and appeals. They have launched resources…

Amparo Advocacy
Friday 14th June, 2019

AMPARO Advocacy has produced two fact sheets to provide information to people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities about disability and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)- Fact Sheet 1-…

DnD, SARU, ECCV, ECSD
Friday 31st May, 2019

This report is a collaboration between Diversity and Disability (DnD), Self Advocacy Resource Unit (SARU), Ethnic Community Council of Victoria (ECCV) and Ethinci Council of Shepparton and Districts (ECSD). This…

Luke Buckmaster and Shannon Clark
The Parliament of Australia Library
Wednesday 8th May, 2019
The NDIS is the new way to provide support to people with disabilities in Australia. This resource gives an overview of the full scope of the program in an easy
George Disney, Marissa Shields, Eric Emerson, Gwynnyth Llewellyn
Centre of Research Excellence in Disability and Health
Friday 1st March, 2019

With the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme and the development of state and local government plans, disability is now a key concern at every level of Australian government.

NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
Monday 6th May, 2019
This module is an interactive online course that explains the obligations of workers under the NDIS Code of Conduct – from the perspective of NDIS participants. It was developed in
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
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.
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
Positive Powerful Parents Self Advocacy Group and the Self Advocacy Resource Unit (SARU).
Monday 8th April, 2019

People with disability share their stories of abuse, neglect, exploitation and discrimination to create change for others. Sharing stories can be hard; it is emotional work that can leave self…

Victorian Mental Illness Awareness Council (VMIAC)
Friday 5th April, 2019
This report ranks 23 hospital-based mental health services on how often they use seclusion. The report, based on official data, has revealed that the use of seclusion has risen in