Media release: Time to get serious about inclusion for people with disability

26 February 2019 People with disability are calling on all political parties to get serious about our inclusion in the community in the 2019 NSW State Election. “There are 1.4 million people with disability living in NSW, and we are excluded from many aspects of community life, and essential services. We want to this be… Continue Reading Media release: Time to get serious about inclusion for people with disability

Media release – Royal Commission vote welcome – now time to make it happen

18 February 2019 People with disability, and our organisations, today welcome the vote in the Australian Parliament about a Royal Commission into the epidemic of violence, abuse, exploitation and neglect against people with disability. The next step is to make the Royal Commission real. “We welcome today’s vote on a Royal Commission into the violence,… Continue Reading Media release – Royal Commission vote welcome – now time to make it happen

Federal Government must fix gaping hole in the Disability Discrimination Act

11 February 2019 People with disability have been dealt a blow, with the Federal Government refusing to fix a significant problem with the law that stops discrimination in employment, education, transport and more. ‘We are deeply disappointed that the Federal Attorney-General has ruled out fixing a new, glaring hole in the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)… Continue Reading Federal Government must fix gaping hole in the Disability Discrimination Act

People with disability want budget investment of $2.7 billion to solve housing crisis

7 February 2019 Disability and housing groups have come together to call for a significant investment in disability housing to make sure that all people with disability live in homes that are safe, affordable and accessible. “For decades, people with disability have been shut away in institutions, group homes and other kinds of housing that… Continue Reading People with disability want budget investment of $2.7 billion to solve housing crisis

Major report backs calls to deliver on inclusion for all people with disability

1 February 2019 Today’s release of the Productivity Commission’s review of the National Disability Agreement (NDA) is an opportunity for all levels of government to take action to deliver on inclusion for the 4.3 million Australians with disability. “We warmly welcome the Productivity Commission’s finding that a new National Disability Agreement is needed now to… Continue Reading Major report backs calls to deliver on inclusion for all people with disability