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Disability royal commission told how child was ‘dragged down stairs’ and ostracised by staff – ABC News By Sofie Wainwright 4/11/2019 The first public hearing of Australia’s disability royal commission has heard how a 13-year-old girl with Down syndrome was dragged down stairs, ostracised by staff and humiliated by her primary school teachers. Key points:…
DetailsAfter 12 months, NDIS commission still hasn’t answered family’s questions about son’s bruises ABC Coffs Coast By Melissa Martin In October 2018, the family of a severely disabled man became so concerned about bruises he was suffering while living in full-time care that they asked for them to be investigated. Key points: The NDIS Quality and…
Details‘You Deserve to Be Safe’ – A Simple English Booklet about Sexual Assault WWILD has has developed an easy read booklet to support Queenslanders to understand what is sexual violence, how it might make you feel, and what are your safety options, with support from the 2019 Queensland Government Sexual Violence Prevention Grants program. This…
DetailsMistake of fact defence: The legal loophole stopping Queensland rape complainants from getting justice By Hayley Gleeson That a woman may “freeze” rather than fight back against a sexual assault is a common and well-documented reaction. She might judge her attacker as too dangerous to take on; she might be temporarily paralysed and unable to move or scream; she…
DetailsDisability watchdog fields 1,500 serious incident reports against NDIS participants in six months – ABC News By political reporter Stephanie Dalzell The disability watchdog received almost 1,500 reports of serious incidents like sexual assault against participants of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in just six months, figures obtained by the ABC have revealed. Key points:…
DetailsQueensland rape laws ‘a hangover from old attitudes’, former judge says Exclusive by Josh Robertson ABC News A former top Queensland judge has called for reform of a century-old legal loophole that can allow accused rapists to walk free, saying it is a “hangover” from outdated attitudes to women. Key points: New academic research shows the…
DetailsDraft Terms of Reference released by Commonwealth Government – WWDA 13 March, 2019 People with disability, and our organisations, today welcome the Federal Government’s release of the Terms of Reference for our Royal Commission into the epidemic of violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability. “We are pleased that the Government is commencing…
DetailsPush 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…
DetailsPeople 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…
DetailsQueenslanders 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…
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