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25.01.2022 Juvenile Arthritis.... https://www.facebook.com/dailytelegraph/videos/1472966086183781

24.01.2022 This judgment and my client’s courage send a very clear message: if you allowed or encouraged or turned a blind eye to child abuse you’re in deep trouble. This is okay if you’re a student without a disability, but as we know, students with disabilities are not believed if they accuse a staff member of abusing them. Children have come forward and have named staff at Marnebek School and Southern Autistic . The Department of Education including the Secretary Jenny Atta and Minister James Merlino have been advised. Nothing. The different treatment of students with disabilities as opposed to students without disability is, is disgusting.

23.01.2022 It seems the Dioceses of Sale has more problems than just the complete abandonment of children with learning disabilities in their schools.

23.01.2022 Masturbation in classrooms at Southern Autistic School Victoria As if things could not get any worse, another whistleblower teacher reveals that in one particular class, a young man has been provided with a sex toy and was allowed to masturbate in class. The teacher would simply tell him to go under the desk and cover him up with a sheet in front of the rest of the students. Teacher named. What to do with this information? We have Minister Merlino and the Department of Educa...tion and Training organising a sham investigation which no one with any integrity or worried about their job is contributing to. We have a history of Department of Education and Training with the help of Minter Ellison and Allens Linklater Lawyers covering up all sorts of abuse and neglect of students. Where does one go?

23.01.2022 Absolutely appalling

19.01.2022 Stats violence agst women with disabilities

17.01.2022 Maddie is diagnosed with Caudal Regression syndrome and decided to amputate both of her legs at age ten. She is grateful that her family allowed her to make this medical decision as a child and is still best friends with her mom as an adult.

17.01.2022 Beauty of webinars - available everywhere

17.01.2022 New self-propelled wheelchair expands equipment for people with disability at Cronulla beach https://www.theleader.com.au/st/6922136/beach-access-boost/

17.01.2022 Hear and see their stories. Stop the trauma. Get involved. Stop the violence.... Get involved. Stop the protection of child abusers in schools. Help.

17.01.2022 DISABILITY ROYAL COMMISSION UNVEILS ATTITUDINAL INDIGNATION AND OVER USE OF PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION IN TREATING ‘BEHAVIOURS OF CONCERN’ http://thewire.org.au//disability-royal-commission-unveil/

16.01.2022 Good response from NSW DET standing down Prin and bringing in a leadership team. Why is Kathy Weston still AP at Marenebek? They were locking up kids for years......

16.01.2022 "Dismantling ableism is everybody's responsibility." Jason talks about the physical and social barriers that impact him day-to-day as someone with a spinal cord injury.

15.01.2022 A major Machinery of Government change. What does that mean? It means that Victorian taxpayers spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on changes to stationery/signage etc and the rejigging, for the fifth? sixth? time the disability and health sections of government, as if these changes have ever resulted in any better outcomes for people with disabilities....Continue reading

14.01.2022 A Magpie called Penguin https://www.youtube.com/watch

13.01.2022 Happy "International Week of the Deaf" DAY 7!! Today's theme is: "I Sign for Human Rights As part of Deaf Victoria Capacity Building Project, funded by t...he NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme - Information, Linkages and Capacity Building Grant (ILC) Program, we’re announcing the second workshop in our series! The workshop will be called: ** Deaf People and Advocacy ** What advocacy means, how you can advocate for yourself and empowering yourself through advocacy. This workshop will be on Tuesday 6th October 2020, from 6- 8pm. Melissa Hale from Disability Advocacy Resource Unit (DARU) will be facilitating the workshop along with Catherine Dunn, our Individual Advocacy Officer. Melissa will be taking you through the foundations of advocacy and she will also be providing tips on self-advocacy and what it means to you. The workshop will be conducted on Zoom which will then be live-streamed to our Facebook page. For further details about the workshop, you can visit the event page at: https://www.facebook.com/events/621745105189834 #IWDeaf #NWDP #DeafRights #HumanRights #EqualRightsForDeafPeople

13.01.2022 Public misconduct Not strictly disability related, however it does make one wonder if Work Safe has a role in schools in relation to the abuse of kids with disabilities..

13.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/SBSAustralia/videos/215505710142906

12.01.2022 a dog guide dog

12.01.2022 Don’t find fault, find a remedy. Raise Dyslexia Awareness Dyslexia Awareness Month October https://raisingworldchildren.com///01/dyslexia-awareness/

12.01.2022 Shirvani was told that she would never find love or raise a family due to her painful skin condition - but she has proved naysayers wrong

12.01.2022 I'll say it again-why can't Victorian DET stand down those who have been overseeing the abuse of kids with disabilities? I'm afraid the answer is very disturbing.

10.01.2022 Okay all you clever people. Since yesterday, when I post a hyperlink the article doesn’t come up. Any help for an IT ignoramus?

07.01.2022 What a surprise

06.01.2022 Public hearing 7 will explore the barriers experienced by students with disability in accessing and obtaining a safe, quality and inclusive school education and... the resulting impacts on the life course of those students, and their families, when these barriers prevent access to equitable education. The hearing will begin on Monday 12 October and run through to Friday 16 October. It will be held in Brisbane. The full scope and purpose are on our website now. https://disability.royalcommission.gov.au//public-hearing-

05.01.2022 Together, let's actively remove obstacles for people with disability and encourage them to reach their full potential all year around. See the ability in disability.

04.01.2022 Auslan Connections is excited to announce that under a new federal government scheme there is now free sign language interpreting for Australians who are Deaf, ...deafblind, or hard of hearing and over 65. This interpreting is to support participation in social and essential activities. What can it be used for? Banking, finances, superannuation and budget Downsizing, selling or moving home Online activities and meetings Social activities such as weddings, funerals, family reunions, theatre, seniors activities and clubs or groups Events Talking to your internet and phone provider Services available include face-to-face and video remote interpreting (VRI). Services are available 7-days per week. Registration for the service is required. For more information or to register, visit auslanconnections.com.au, or contact [email protected]

04.01.2022 16th - 20th November is World Nursery Rhyme Week! Today we have a very special performance of ‘Jack and Jill’ from Chloe. Enjoy!... #WorldNurseryRhymeWeek #JackAndJill #DownSyndrome #WouldntChangeAThing

01.01.2022 Media Release 1st Oct 2020 Doubling Hardship Support For Victoria’s Most Vulnerable... The Victorian Government is doubling an assistance payment for those experiencing significant financial hardship as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, as part of a $50 million program to make sure people are not falling through the cracks. The Government has commissioned the Red Cross to provide financial assistance, information and referrals to those doing it tough during the pandemic who are not eligible for Commonwealth support or the International Student Emergency Relief Fund. People living in Victoria with limited income or savings who are on temporary or provisional visas and undocumented migrants are now able to apply for a payment of up to $800 per person helping them out with living expenses while things are tough. Those who have already received a payment under the program will be eligible for a $400 top up on their original payment. Families may be eligible for more, depending on how many people are in the family and their individual circumstances. Payments begin to flow within five days of a correctly completed application being received. Applicants may be eligible for an additional payment after eight weeks if they are continuing to experience financial hardship. The Brotherhood of St Laurence is working with community organisations to identify people who may be eligible and support them to apply. The vital program has already delivered 6,588 Extreme Hardship Support Program payments, worth over $3.3 million, supporting 8,341 individuals. The program has also connected around 20,000 people with other Victorian government supports, including rent relief, international student support, local food relief services, health protection advice and mental health support. The Extreme Hardship payment builds on other Victorian Government announcements to support the vulnerable during this global crisis, including the $45 million International Student Emergency Relief Fund. We have supported Victorian workers with a $450 self-isolation payment, meaning those who have to miss a shift by staying home to wait on a coronavirus test result aren’t out of pocket as a result. We also established a $1500 payment for workers who can’t earn an income because they have to isolate or quarantine at home, which is now funded by the Commonwealth. Find out more about the Extreme Hardship Support Program and other financial support available for people and businesses impacted by coronavirus at: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/financial-support-coronavirus-c