Advocates are calling for change after a report found people with a disability are twice as likely to experience sexual and physical violence than those without a disability.
Melanie’s story was revealed as part of the disability royal commission’s examination of the experiences of people with cognitive disabilities in the criminal justice system who are locked in indefinite
In dismantling our indefinite detention system, the key is to provide more disability-focused support to those at risk of coming into contact with criminal justice systems.
“But the impact of the pandemic on many people with disability, especially those with high support needs, would have been significantly ameliorated if the Australian government had complied fully with
Babies are being removed at birth from First Nations mothers living with disabilities, the disability royal commission has heard. Giving evidence in Brisbane, Ms Schwartz said she had witnessed the removal
The report sets out what the Royal Commission has done in its first 15 months, the cut-off point being 31 July 2020. The report says people with disability experience attitudinal,
The disability royal commission’s interim report was handed down on Friday, detailing how people with disability were experiencing violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation across all aspects of their lives. The 561-page
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Kimberly's sunny, athletic and inquisitive about everything. But for years she harboured terrible secrets about what happened to her. Janine Fitzpatrick investigates why her school failed to heed credible warnings that she
A disability advocate has detailed harrowing stories of abuse against some of Australia's most vulnerable people – from physical assaults to being put in cages – by those paid by
Mr Wallace has been a disability activist for decades, but he hasn't yet spoken out about this incident, even though it happened almost 40 years ago. He is sharing it now
Australians with disabilities have suffered higher rates of domestic and family violence, are experiencing suicidal thoughts, and felt “expendable” during the Covid-19 pandemic, a royal commission has heard.
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,
