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Disability advocates demand action amid slow vaccine rollout

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 17th August 2021 -  “We need less lip service and more action from the government to roll out the vaccine to those who need it most”   Frustrated disability groups say the Australian government has failed

Survey highlights overwhelming opposition to independent assessments

Luke Michael, Monday, 17th May 2021 -  Researchers say independent assessments will not address any of the inequities plaguing the NDIS           Only six per cent of young people with disability and their families

Advocates perplexed over government’s independent assessments plan

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 4th May 2021 -  Amid ongoing plans to reshape the NDIS, disability groups are looking to reset relations with the government  Disability advocates say they are confused by the federal government’s

Disability groups fight to end segregation of people with disability in Australia

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 9th December 2020 -  The disability royal commission is yet to look at the issue of segregation in detail  Advocacy groups are calling on the disability royal commission to “push for real change” and recognise

Governments urged to prioritise Victorians with disability during second COVID wave

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 5th August 2020 -  Advocates warn of “tragic outcomes” if proper planning is not undertaken            Disability groups say a holistic plan is urgently needed to protect Victorians with

‘One of the most difficult times we’ve ever experienced’: Students with disability struggle during pandemic

Luke Michael, Monday, 27th July 2020 -  New research highlights the toll remote learning has taken on many children with disability  COVID-19 has caused headaches for students across Australia, but for children with disability

Families of children with disability left in the dark during COVID-19 crisis

Luke Michael, Friday, 20th March 2020 -  Disability advocates say governments across Australia need to better communicate their plans for at-risk groups More than 80 per cent of families of children with disability have

Aussies ‘uncomfortable’ with students with intellectual disability in their child’s school

Luke Michael, Monday, 10th February 2020 -  But disability advocates say the segregation of kids with disability in education is a fundamental breach of human rights  Almost one in five Australians are uncomfortable with

Disability royal commission begins amid fears around support services

Luke Michael, Monday, 4th November 2019 -  The first hearing of the inquiry will focus on education  The chair of the disability royal commission has tried to assuage fears there will not be enough support for people giving

Children with disability face bullying and exclusion in Aussie schools

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 30th October 2019 -  Advocates say the segregation of children with disability in education is a fundamental denial of human rights Disability groups are calling for segregated education settings
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