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Domestic and Family Violence group for women with intellectual disabilities WWILD periodically runs a peer group for women with intellectual or learning disabilities, who have had domestic and family violence in their past. The group will talk about What is Domestic violence? Different types of domestic and family violence Signs of domestic violence Why…
DetailsNDIS provider accused of compromising safety of people with disability in quest for growth 7.30 / By Pat McGrath and John Stewart, ABC Investigations The National Disability Insurance Scheme has been a cash splash for big players in the sector, and few have benefited quite like the Australian Foundation for Disability – otherwise known as Afford. Key…
DetailsPreventable hospitalisation rates 4.5 times higher for people with intellectual disabilities, research reveals By Eliza Hull In March, Sydney man Jack Kelly had a high temperature and was taken to hospital. Key points: Research examined the hospital admissions of 92,000 people with intellectual disabilities It found a significantly higher rate of preventable hospitalisations, compared to the general population…
DetailsNew LGBTQ+ Group starting soon at WWILD When: Wednesday 14th July 1:00pm Where: WWILD Group Room – 211 Hudson Road, Wooloowin What: WWILD is setting up a new group for people with intellectual disabilities who are part of the LGBTQ+ community or are questioning. Afternoon tea is provided. This group is free to attend. Contact people: for more information…
DetailsDisability royal commission to examine abuse and neglect Download Disability royal commission to examine abuse and neglect (6.11 MB) Download 6.11 MB Reporter: Nas Campanella, ABC Radio Posted Mon 7 Jun 2021, 6:00am Updated Mon 7 Jun 2021, 6:21am Expires: Thursday 5 June 2031 6:00am Unless you’ve gone through it yourself, it’s hard to comprehend losing a child.…
DetailsChild ADHD is on the rise, but many of these diagnoses may be unnecessary or harmful The Conversation By Luise Kazda Posted 13/4/2021 at 6:30am During my daughter’s challenging first year of school, we discovered how much effort it took her to sit and learn. She was the youngest in her class, placing her at higher…
DetailsParents sue St Edmund’s College after daughter allegedly inappropriately touched by fellow student By Josh Bavas ; ABC News, posted 13/4/2021 The parents of a girl who was subjected to alleged sustained inappropriate sexual touching by another student are suing their daughter’s special-needs school. Key points: Evi was diagnosed with an unexplained PTSD after several panic attacks The…
DetailsHow to support a loved one who has been sexually assaulted – Published by Triple J Hack Program, ABC. By Meghna Bali Posted Thu 18 Mar 2021, 3:21pm Updated Thu 18 Mar 2021, 3:21pm To access full article go to: How to support a loved one who has been sexually assaulted – Hack – triple j (abc.net.au) Excerpt…
DetailsThe Australian-born children the government wants to deport because they have a disability – ABC News By Jessica Longbottom See link below for whole article. The Australian-born children the government wants to deport because they have a disability – ABC News Excerpt from article: If Kayaan Katyal didn’t have a disability, he’d likely be an…
DetailsQueenslanders with disability could be left out – call on state government to Stand with us! Rally to be held on Wednesday 24th March 1-2 pm at Parliament House – Link to flyer for rally below. Queenslanders with disability and disability advocacy organisations are calling on the state government to continue funding for essential advocacy…
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