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Cuts to transport funding opposed by national disability groups

30 November 2016 National disability groups are calling on Federal Senators to block a Bill that will reduce transport support for people with disability. The Social Services Legislation Amendment (Transition Mobility Allowance to the National Disability Insurance Scheme) Bill 2016,…
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Text on a white background which says: People with disability have the right to a stand-alone and targeted Royal Commission that will interrogate and address the full scope of violence, abuse and neglect of people with disability. Below the text are the logos of Disabled People's Organisation Australia, People with Disability Australia, First People Disability Network, Women with Disability Australia, NEDA and Children and Young People with Disability Australia.

Statement on Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse and Neglect of People with Disability

This statement has been issued by Disabled People’s Organisation Australia and Children and Young People with Disability Australia. Violence, abuse and neglect of people with disability, including children with disability, is systemic. The evidence is extensive, compelling, and irrefutable. We…
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