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Lived experience added to NDIA board as Fearnley becomes chair

Danielle Kutchel, Monday, 26th September 2022 - 
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Advocates say the move to include more people with disability on the NDIA board is a positive step forward for representation. Former Paralympian Kurt Fearnley has been…

The missing link in disability organisations

Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 28th October 2021 - 
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“I can’t see any other reason why it’s not changing, other than a lack of willingness”  On paper, Graeme Innes AM is without a doubt qualified to sit on the board of a charity.  …

Free navigation help is on the way for visually impaired Sydney train commuters

Luke Michael, Friday, 7th August 2020 - 
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The service is already freely available at Sydney Airport   Sydney train commuters who are blind or low vision will temporarily have free access to a navigation service…

Which Bank? – Bring It On Mr Treasurer

Graeme Innes, Wednesday, 2nd August 2017 - 
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The roll out of a new electronic funds transfer (EFTPOS) machine by the Commonwealth bank is eroding the long-fought battle for independence of hundreds of thousands of…

Former Disability Commissioner Launches Memoir

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 12th July 2016 - 
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Former Human Rights Disability Discrimination Commissioner Graeme Innes has used the launch of his memoir, called Finding A Way, to push for more jobs for people with disability…

Government Appoints Full-Time Disability Commissioner

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 5th May 2016 - 
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The federal government has appointed a full-time Disability Discrimination Commissioner – selecting former chief executive officer of People with Disability Australia…

$156M Boost for Students With Disability

Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 19th April 2016 - 
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The Victorian Government has announced a $156 million funding boost to provide additional support for students with special needs following a landmark review. The Program…

Video Shows a Day in the Life of a Person with Disability

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 7th January 2016 - 
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Former disability discrimination commissioner Graeme Innes has given an insight into the challenges people with disability face in their day-to-day life. Innes, who…

Australia Denied Full Time Disability Discrimination Commissioner

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 16th November 2015 - 
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Australia will be without a standalone Disability Discrimination Commissioner for at least another eight months, Attorney General George Brandis has announced. Senator…

Disability Commissioner Future Uncertain

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 14th July 2015 - 
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The Abbott Government has refused to reveal its intentions over the future of the Disability Discrimination Commissioner role, more than 12 months after the full time…

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An Ambitious Advocate

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 22nd June 2015 - 
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A tireless advocate for people with disability, Graeme Innes has spent his life fighting for fairness. The former Disability Discrimination Commissioner is this week’s…

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