Since it was established in 2013, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has dramatically changed the way that many people with disability receive government support. However, understanding how to engage with the NDIS can be complicated and intimidating for many…
Tag: Advocacy
Group of 65 organisations and experts call for reform to laws that stop people with disability from voting
On 21 May this year, most adult Australians will vote in the Federal Election. However, there is a whole section of our community who can be removed from the Electoral Roll and disallowed from having their say: people deemed to…
Statement – We must see change in the systems that are meant to keep us safe
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…