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Push for a royal commission into disability sector: the endemic, hidden crisis facing women By Kate Aubusson February 23, 2019 — 12.00am Julia* was 16 years old when a man more than three times her age tried to undo her bra. It was not the first or the last time that Julia was sexually assaulted by…
People with disability are more likely to be victims of crime – here’s why Margaret Nixon, Swinburne University of Technology February 22, 2019 6.06am AEDT The Morrison government has finally agreed to a royal commission into the abuse of people living with disability – if the states get on board. After hearing horrific tales of abuse and…
Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) welcomes long awaited bi-partisan support for a Royal Commission into violence, abuse, exploitation and neglect of people with disability. “After many years of calling for action to address this critical issue QDN is delighted that, finally, the Government has listened to the voice of people with disability, their families/carers and…