Australia has been criticised by an expert United Nations Committee following its appearance before the UN Committee for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights last month. The UN Committee has released […]
Archives for June 2017
Census shows increase in children with disability, but even more are still uncounted
The number of children identified with disability in the 2016 Census has increased by nearly 40,000 since 2011. One explanation is that the census now counts disability differently – more in line […]
Joint Protocol to reduce the contact of people with disability in supported accommodation with the criminal justice system
Joint Protocol Fact Sheet – People with cognitive and/or mental health impairments are over-represented in the criminal justice system. Some of their contact with police is in relation to minor offences or […]
Growing up in disadvantaged areas may affect teens’ brains, but good parenting can help
New research has found growing up in a disadvantaged neighbourhood may have negative effects on children’s brain development. It can cause stress, and has been linked with psychological and social […]
NAIDOC Week 2-9th July 2017
National NAIDOC 2017 theme – Our Languages Matter, for NAIDOC week (2-9th July), celebrates the essential role that Indigenous languages play in both cultural identity, linking people to their land […]
The proposed changes to disability support pension are dangerous and unfair
The Turnbull Government plans to prevent some people who are severely impaired from drug and alcohol misuse from accessing the Disability Support Pension (DSP). If the government’s proposed changes go […]
The NDIS costs are on track, but that doesn’t mean all participants are getting the support they need
A paper released by the Productivity Commission suggests the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is “on track in terms of costs”, but also expressed concerns at the speed the scheme is being […]
Report sparks concern about how schools support students with disabilities
A report on how schools support students with disability has been released, complete with 93 recommendations, from a South Australian select committee formed to inquire into the educational experiences of students with disabilities. […]
Infographic: Are we making progress on Indigenous education?
This Conversation article discusses whether progress is being made on Indigenous education, looking at various areas including policy, scholarships, school leadership, literacy and much more.
Recruitment call: Women, disability and violence: Creating access to justice
This project is investigating the experiences of women with disability in seeking access to justice when they have faced violence and/or sexual assault either inside or outside their relationships. The […]