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ABC News
Friday 18th October, 2024

We all know the feeling – could the latest message on your phone or in your inbox be a scam?  Or is a legitimate warning that needs action?  While many…

DANA
Sunday 15th September, 2024

Right now, our community is going through a tough time. Some people with disabilities are taking out their anger and frustration on others in the community, especially on social media….

DSC
Wednesday 14th August, 2024

Sometimes, environmental restrictive practices can be more about our values and priorities, than about the people we support. Therese explores how to recognise when this is occurring, so we can…

Women with Disabilities Australia
Thursday 8th August, 2024
Tuesday 20th August, 2024

Women With Disabilities Australia has released a short survey, asking you to share your experiences and thoughts around online safety for women with disabilities. The survey closes on 20 August…

Melbourne Disability Institute
Monday 5th August, 2024

MDI Research Fellow, Dr Raelene West comments on the Australian Government’s response to the Disability Royal Commission and the NDIS Provider and Worker Registration Taskforce, addressing support for a consistent…

Disability Support Guide
Friday 19th July, 2024

A new Framework for Action has been created by Our Watch in collaboration with Women with Disabilities Victoria to inform government and policy-makers about strengthening support for women with disability….

Victorian Disability Worker Commission
Friday 19th July, 2024

Victorian Disability Worker Commission along with the Disability Services Commissioner, have created a Complaints about Victoria Disability Services flyer to help you to know who to make a complaint about…

People with Disability Australia
Friday 14th June, 2024

People with Disability Australia (PWDA), the national cross-disability peak body and representative organisation, has reissued its call for governments to prioritise and fund action plans that support the transition away…

ABC News
Friday 10th May, 2024

For so many people with disabilities the NDIS has been a godsend. It’s also been plagued by reports of abuse and neglect. A 7.30 investigation has uncovered new allegations of…

ABC News
Monday 6th May, 2024

Women with disabilities fear they’ll be left behind by new federal government plans to address violence against women, despite being particularly at risk.

Guardian Australia
Sunday 5th May, 2024

Australian researchers hope a new AI-supported educational program will help reduce the use of restraints and seclusion on people with disability. The Promoting Positive Behaviour Support Practice program is designed…

60 Minutes
Friday 24th April, 2020

“They were treated like non-humans.” Alastair McEwin, commissioner from the Disability Royal Commission, says shocking vision of a woman being abused by her carers reinforces the “common theme” of disabled…