Under-reporting of hearing impairment limits life choices
As part of the 2018–19 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Survey, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged seven years and over across Australia participated in a voluntary hearing test. The independent hearing test found more than 43 per cent people had a hearing impairment in at least one ear on the day […]
Source: Deafness Forum of Australia
DRC hears stories of chemical restraint
This public hearing in September examined use of psychotropic medication as a chemical restraint. A chemical restraint occurs when medication is not used to treat a diagnosed mental disorder, a physical illness or a physical condition but used for the purpose of influencing a person’s behaviour. Advocates from around the country shared their observations and insights on the topic, reflecting an over-reliance on psychotropic medication to manage behaviours and inadequate oversight mechanisms and safeguards for people with disability
Source: DANA
Expression of Interest – Paid Consultation
The Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) is a Disabled People’s Organisation (DPO). We are a cross-disability representative organisation, and the national voice representing people with disability in Australia. We are currently supporting a research initiative by My Care Space, a national disability platform that connects people living with a disability, their families […]
Source: AFDO
Sharing your education experiences with the Disability Royal Commission
To date, the Disability Royal Commission has heard a lot from academics, researchers, and providers at their public hearings. Its extremely important that the Royal Commission hears from more people with disability at its hearings. If you would like to tell the Disability Royal Commission about your experiences trying to access safe and inclusive school […]
Source: AFDO
Open Letter to the Attorney-General, The Hon. Christian Porter MP
We call upon the Attorney-General to introduce legislation into the Australian Parliament to protect the confidentiality of information given to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability. The Disability Royal Commission is expected to run for 3 years. However, it has now run for over a year without adequate […]
Source: AFDO
DRC hears stories from the pandemic
The Royal Commission held a public hearing in Sydney from Tuesday 18 to Friday 21 August 2020. The four days of hearings included appearances by advocates and representatives of advocacy organisations, and National peak disability representative organisations.
Source: DANA
