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Have your say – Royal Commission into Abuse of People With Disability

Have your say – Royal Commission into Abuse of People With Disability

Tell the Government what you think about the Terms of Reference The Australian Government has announced the beginning of a public consultation on the draft Terms of Reference for a Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability. The Royal Commission will focus on what governments, institutions and the community should […]

Source: DANA

There will be a Royal Commission into Abuse of People With Disability

There will be a Royal Commission into Abuse of People With Disability

The Australian Parliament agreed on 19 February 2019 that there will be a Royal Commission into the violence, abuse, exploitation and neglect of people with disability. The pressure is now on for the Government to commit to action before the election. Disability advocates want the Government to declare when it will happen, to consult people […]

Source: DANA

World Down Syndrome Day 2019 – Day 12

World Down Syndrome Day 2019 – Day 12

Last year Leigh fulfilled his dream of skydiving with Skydive Australia

“I could see the clouds and I could see the sky and when I was coming out of the plane and I was holding my vest. I was going backwards as well, and I could see the plane going over.

You’ve got to do it. It’s just amazing and yes, I will do it again.”

#WhatMakesMeProud #WDSD19

Source: Down Syndrome Australia

Have your say on the Draft Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability

Have your say on the Draft Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability

We are pleased to announce that this morning, the Australian Government has announced the beginning of a public consultation on the draft Terms of Reference for a Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability. The Royal Commission will focus on what governments, institutions and the community should do to prevent, […]

Source: AFDO

Royal Commission into abuse of People with Disability

Royal Commission into abuse of People with Disability

A Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability. Tell the Government what you think about the Terms of Reference. The Australian Government has announced the beginning of a public consultation on the draft Terms of Reference for a Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability. […]

Source: Deafness Forum of Australia

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