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RMIT University’s Digital Ethnography Research Centre
Friday 7th February, 2025

RMIT University’s Digital Ethnography Research Centre and the RMIT Digital Hostility and Disinformation Lab have been researching digital harms now for several years, and have begun building guidelines for fellow…

ABC News
Wednesday 11th December, 2024

Ever since I was born, I’ve felt like I had a target on my back. At the age of three, I was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), global developmental…

Women with Disabilities Australia
Friday 29th November, 2024

WWDA are proud to join the 16 Days of Activism with a social media campaign dedicated to addressing the key issues experienced by many women, girls, and gender-diverse people with…

Women with Disabilities Australia
Friday 1st November, 2024

The Australian Women’s Health Alliance’s online event, “Strengthening Responses to Gender-Based Violence in the Alcohol and Other Drug, Women’s and Disability Sectors,” held on August 27th, 2024, is now available…

ABC News
Thursday 31st October, 2024

A disability advocate says people with disability who do not have access to the NDIS rely on family and friends to report abuse.  Tegan Fredericks, 26, died on Monday after…

SBS News
Monday 28th October, 2024

The widespread use of ‘restrictive practices’ in Australian schools is leaving children with disability traumatised and their parents exasperated. Some teachers are also appalled by what they’ve seen.

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….