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<p>&#8220;The lifting of restrictions, in the absence of a vaccine or cure, places people with a disability at a greater risk where they are not able to fully protect themselves..&#8221; (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

COVID-19 recovery can’t leave people with disability behind

As restrictions for COVID-19 are gradually lifted across Australia, people with a disability are at risk of being left... Read more

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<p>Keeley’s Cause is run entirely through volunteers, including Keeley herself and Sharon Murphy who is both the Director and Keeley’s mum. (Source: Supplied)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

National Volunteer Week: from volunteering to creating a national charity

National Volunteer Week (18 May –24 May) celebrates volunteers both big and small for their contributions to the... Read more

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<p>The Disability Royal Commission published its latest issues paper​ to try and understand the barriers and experiences of people with disability when it comes to employment. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Disability Royal Commission turns focus to employment barriers

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability wants to know why people... Read more

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<p>People with Disability Australia urge the NDIS to accept this decision today, and allow people with disability to fund sexual expression through their plans. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Federal Court decision allows NDIS funding of sex workers

The Federal Court has ruled in favour of a woman living with multiple sclerosis who wanted to fund sex work services in... Read more

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<p>Disability advocacy is an essential service for people with disability and provides them with the opportunity to say when things are not working. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Advocacy boost for Victorians with disability during COVID-19

With a $2.2 million funding boost to disability advocacy services, the Victorian Government is leading the charge to... Read more

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<p>&#8216;Respectful Listening’ shows the journey of the seven Commissioners, carrying a message stick across the country, to collect stories from people with disability. (Source: Supplied)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

First Nations artist depicts story of Disability Royal Commission

Wiradjuri Elder and artist Paul Constable Calcott, also known as Uncle Paul, has created a stunning new artwork... Read more

<p>The Rights and attitudes issues paper​ has been designed to help the Royal Commission understand people’s awareness and understanding of the rights of people with disability. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Royal Commission asks for submissions about disability rights and attitudes

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability is calling for submissions... Read more

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<p>People with disability or those who need support are able to use the helpline to talk about their concerns in relation to COVID-19. (Source: Shutterstock) </p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

COVID-19 helpline now available for people with disability

People with disability are now able to access a dedicated Disability Information Helpline to access important... Read more

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<p>According to information supplied by the NDIS, there are a number of scams that could impact people with a disability that they need to look out for. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Warning of scams targeting people with disability during COVID-19

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is warning people with disability about online scams, as scammers take... Read more

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<p>The impact of the COVID-19 outbreak is likely to permanently change things for disability workers and they way infection control is managed, says Ms Sharrock. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Report shows COVID-19 increases the risk to disability workers

A survey of more than 2,300 disability support workers by the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney has revealed... Read more

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