The largest investigation into the lives of people with disability was tabled in Federal Parliament with 222 recommendations for change with government announcing it will establish a Commonwealth Taskforce to […]
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National Redress Scheme calls for more submissions
A parliamentary committee inquiring into the operation of the National Redress Scheme is currently looking into a range of areas, including, the experience of First Nations applicants and applicants with […]
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Collaboration vital for linguistically diverse people with disability
A Royal Commission report found that while many governments, businesses, NFPs and community organisations have policies or programs that support the inclusion of people with disability and from culturally and […]
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Disability Royal Commission launching national information sessions
The Disability Royal Commission will roll out national information sessions “What Australia Told Us!” that will share major themes heard from people with disability and the community throughout the course […]
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Abuse of people with disability costing billions
The Royal Commission estimates that the economic costs of violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people living with disability is $46 billion annually, with issues around systemic failure not being […]
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Disability Ministers set priorities for 2023
Disability Ministers have announced their priorities for the year, intended to improve the lives of people with disability. It was the first meeting of the Disability Reform Ministerial Council (DRMC) […]
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Disability Royal Commission raises disability travel concerns with airlines
Disability Royal Commission chair Ronald Sackville has written to the CEOs of Australia’s airlines and domestic airports outlining concerns people with disability have reported to the Commission based on their […]
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Policy overhaul for rights of people with cognitive disabilities
People with cognitive disabilities should be permitted make decisions about their lives, a Royal Commission report has recommended. The report, Diversity, Dignity, Equity and Best Practice: A Framework for Supported […]
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Royal Commission examines guardianship – focus on disability
The Disability Royal Commission is holding its 30th public hearing to examine Australian guardianship and administration laws and policies with a focus on how substituted decision-making impacts the rights of […]
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Hearing examining abuse against people with disability
The Disability Royal Commission is hearing evidence from people with disability who have experienced various forms of violence and abuse in public places, often at the hands of strangers. An […]
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People with disability “disproportionately” affected during Omicron wave
People with disability are still missing out on appropriate support and care during the current phase of the pandemic. The Royal Commission has released an overview of responses on how […]
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Royal Commission engaging with WA disability community
Members of the Royal Commission are in Western Australia to attend a series of collaborative in-person engagements with disability community groups, service providers and advocacy organisations. Community engagement staff are […]