A new national report by Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) reveals students with disability continue to be excluded, bullied, and denied meaningful support at school, almost two years after […]
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‘A vital piece’: AHRC on the Disability Discrimination Act review
The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) says simplifying and modernising Australia’s Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) will better protect the rights of people with disability. The Australian Government has announced a […]
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Psychotropic medication training for support workers
The University of Canberra has been awarded $1.87 million to develop a national training program for disability support workers in the use of psychotropic medications for people with intellectual and […]
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Ideas sought for First Nations disability forum
The Department of Social Services is seeking community views on the establishment of a forum of governments and First Nations people with disability to work together on improving services and […]
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Have your say on Australia’s Disability Strategy
The Federal government is inviting people to have their say on Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021–2031, with public consultation now open via the DSS Engage website. Easy Read and Auslan versions […]