Emergency Planning and Response Issues Paper published by DRC
The Disability Royal Commission is seeking information about the experiences of people with disability during recent emergencies in Australia.
The Emergency Planning and Response Issues Paper published this week seeks feedback about what can be done to improve the safety and wellbeing of people with disability during similar emergencies in the future.
Source: DANA
New role for DSA: Mainstream Health Project Manager
Down Syndrome Australia is currently recruiting. The Mainstream Health Project Manager position is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in health and disability to deliver a national project as part of the Down syndrome Australia team.
Source: Down Syndrome Australia
Statement of Concern – COVID-19: Human rights, disability and ethical decision-making
Internationally recognised Australian experts in the areas of human rights, bioethics and disability, have today released a Statement of Concern to emphasise key human rights principles and standards that need to underpin ethical decision-making in the context of disability and the COVID-19 pandemic. There are much greater risks from the COVID-19 pandemic for people with […]
Source: AFDO
New Disability Information Helpline
A new service called the Disability Information Helpline is available for people with disability who need help because of the CoronaVirus (COVID-19). The Helpline is available for families, carers, support workers and services also. You can contact the Disability Information Helpline on 1800 643 787 to talk about your concerns […]
Source: AFDO
COVID-19 – New Disability Information Helpline
A new service called the Disability Information Helpline is available for people with disability who need help because of coronavirus (COVID-19). It can help families, carers, support workers and services, too.
You can contact the Disability Information Helpline on 1800 643 787 to talk about your concerns in relation to coronavirus (COVID-19).
Source: DANA
Disability Peaks welcome Federal Governments recognition & support of people with disability in handling CoronaVirus
The joint announcement today from Minister Ruston & Minister Robert, outlining significant financial and other supports for people with disability, along with support agencies to deal with CoronaVirus issues is welcomed by National Peak Disability Representative Organisations (DROs). The announcement has demonstrated the Government’s strong support and recognition of people with disability and the importance […]
Source: AFDO
