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<p>&#8220;Just because a child may do something (like socialising) a bit differently, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s wrong, bad or not a good experience for them.&#8221; (Source: iStock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Researchers ask children with autism to tell them their strengths

In what has been an Australian-first study, Queensland’s Griffith University researchers have explored what... Read more

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<p>“It is vital that people with disability have a voice to Government on the broad range of issues that impact on our lives.&#8221; (Source: iStock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Disability Advisory Committee plays an essential role in addressing barriers

A Disability Advisory Committee remains one of the many important ways that people with disability can have their voices... Read more

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<p>“People with disability have a right to strong safeguards for services they rely on&#8230;&#8221; (Source: iStock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Data needed to measure extent of violence against people with disability

Data is an important element for measuring the scale of abuse and violence faced by people with disability in Australia,... Read more

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<p>Mary Patetsos, Chairperson of FECCA, says she hopes the National Community Connector Program can make a difference to the lives of CALD people with disabilities. (Source: iStock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

$20 million expansion to build on Community Connector program

The National Community Connector Program (NCCP) has received $20 million to help connect people from culturally and... Read more

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<p>“These two scholarship winners will work with various ABC teams over three months, to develop their skills, produce content and gain valuable employment experience.” (iStock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Regional content creators with disability given opportunity to showcase talent

The Australian Broadcasting Company (ABC) and the Federal Government have partnered as a part of a scholarship to... Read more

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<p>“[Including Auslan] will make it easier for us to determine more accurately the number of Auslan users in Australia.&#8221; (Source: iStock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Auslan to be included on next Census as language option

The 2021 National Census will, for the first time, include Auslan as a language option following unsuccessful attempts... Read more

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<p>“We hope the research will allow us to draw valuable insights from the NDIS community, on what worked well and what could have been done better. (Source: iStock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

NDIS seeks feedback on COVID-19 changes from participants

The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) and the University of Melbourne have launched a new survey seeking... Read more

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<p>“We need to take autism seriously and serve that population better. Having a national inquiry is a really good first step towards creating a National Autism Strategy.&#8221; (Source: iStock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Last chance to take part in autism survey

Australians with autism, their families and carers were urged to have their say about their experiences of living with... Read more

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<p>&#8220;Not only are care recipients our customers, the families and caregivers of these consumers are also seen as customers, so it&#8217;s important that they too are heard.&#8221; [Source: iStock]</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Hearing your customer

OPINION – As we progress with consumer choice in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) it is... Read more

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<p>“We certainly hope that one of the outcomes from this will be the equality of opportunity or a shift towards equal opportunity for people with disability.” (Source: iStock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

National Disability Research Partnership to help improve disability policy

The Federal Government has announced the launch of the National Disability Research Partnership which is being led by... Read more

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