We are very concerned to hear about the increasing number of new COVID-19 cases over the last week in Victoria, and other states, and that Stage 3 lockdown has been reimposed to contain the virus. As in the previous outbreak, it is vital that people with disability are a priority during this period, and our… Continue Reading It is vital that people with disability be a priority as COVID-19 cases increase
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a great deal of changes to everyone in Australia, and particularly to people with disability. Australians with disability represent some of the most excluded of all Australians in relation to the impacts of coronavirus. At the same time, many people with disability are particularly at risk from COVID-19, because of… Continue Reading Experiences of people with disability during COVID-19: survey results
The hearts of our community have been heavy over the past few weeks as more instances of abuse and neglect of people with disability have been brought to light in the media. These are not isolated events but a consequence of deep systemic issues. We know that people with disability are often the targets of… Continue Reading Statement – We must see change in the systems that are meant to keep us safe
UPDATE: 1st July 2020 Despite strong and widespread opposition from victim-survivors and their advocates, the Commissioner Victims Rights has announced that the substantial detrimental changes to NSW Victims Support will take effect from 1 July 2020. Over 40 organisations have made a Joint Statement opposing the changes. “Given the Commissioner has failed to address the… Continue Reading Scrap proposed Victims Support reforms and start comprehensive review with proper consultation
17 May 2020 People with Disability Australia and Touching Base are concerned about the statements in the media this morning, about the recent Federal Court case concerning National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funding for sexual expression, including sex work services, for people with disability. People with disability have the right to seek sexual expression, and… Continue Reading Statement – NDIS funding sexual expression
People with disability who receive the Disability Support Pension (DSP) urgently need access to the increased Coronavirus Supplement of $550 per fortnight, consistent with the Jobseeker Payment and other payments recently announced. People with disability who are in receipt of DSP are experiencing and facing additional, unforeseen costs in this time of crisis, which is… Continue Reading Joint Statement: Increase Disability Support Pension now to deal with coronavirus