Some people with disability are at greater risk of becoming very sick if they catch COVID-19. People with disability who have serious health problems are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination. Their carers–paid and unpaid–are also eligible under Phase 1b of the rollout. Getting vaccinated is a safe and effective way to protect you, the people around you, and the community. Continue Reading COVID-19 VACCINATION ROLLOUT
PWDA along with almost 40 other organisations have signed on to an open letter calling on Ministers Kevin Anderson and Gareth Ward to extend protections for NSW renters. The undersigned organisations are a broad range of 40 NSW community, faith based organisations and unions. You can read the open letter below. It is also available… Continue Reading Open Letter to The Hon. Kevin Anderson and The Hon. Gareth Ward
Until my thirties, I was under the misguided illusion that police protect and serve the public. Continue Reading My experiences have taught me not to trust the police
We’re currently looking for people to join our new Engage In Project Advisory Group. Engage-In is an exciting new project funded by the Department of Social Services (DSS) to break down the structural and cultural barriers people with psychosocial disability living in institutional settings face when trying to access services. The project aims to inform… Continue Reading Join Our Project Advisory Group!
Marisa Sposaro (Doin’ Time, 3CR) interviews Peta MacGillivray (Social Policy and Research, UNSW Sydney) on First Nations people with disability and the criminal justice system. Listen to the full interview here: Transcript: Marisa: Hello, and welcome to the Doin’ Time Show. This is Marisa, and we’re going to be speaking first up with Peta. Peta… Continue Reading First Nations people with disability and the criminal justice system – Part 2
Marisa Sposaro (Doin’ Time, 3CR) interviews Professor Eileen Baldry (Criminologist, UNSW Sydney) on First Nations people with disability and the criminal justice system. Listen to the full interview here: Transcript: Marisa: Today on the show, we are going to be beginning with a two-part series talking about the Royal Commission and disability, and First Nations… Continue Reading First Nations people with disability and the criminal justice system – Part 1