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25.01.2022 Here's an amazing sight you don't see every day - it's been raining on Uluru! More than 46mm of rain fell at Uluu-Kata Tjua National Park over the weekend.... The downpour created these stunning waterfalls cascading down Uluru. More: https://ab.co/2OS705H : Stacey MacGregor via ABC Alice Springs

25.01.2022 More details on the Violet Protest. www.violetprotest.com/about.html

24.01.2022 Image is of an old wheelchair in a golden paddock with the sun coming up in the background. '...over a third of First Nations Australians have some form of disability. First Nations Australians with disability face intersecting layers of disadvantage which impacts on their ability to access health care, education and other services.... Having Indigenous people employed from the local areas who have been through the fire and flames of being racially vilified, in decision making roles is the only way to ensure cultural competency and counteract the unconscious bias that non-Indigenous health professionals and teachers are susceptible to. ...'

24.01.2022 Happening today ....

23.01.2022 According to a study by the Boston Consulting Group, companies with more diverse management teams have 19% higher revenues due to innovation. Therefore, diversi...ty is not just a metric to be strived for; it is actually an integral part of a successful revenue-generating business. To start the conversation on how to inspire change in your workplace, contact us today! https://diversityfocus.com.au/

23.01.2022 Never underestimate the impact that your mere existence can have on another human being. Sharing your story is a precious gift. Fred Rogers who hosted his TV show Mister Rogers Neighbourhood for 33 years.

21.01.2022 Image is of a nurse in colourful protective headgear and protective mask/gown, compete with big face guard, seated at a computer looking into the camera.

21.01.2022 VIOLET PROTEST SQUARE OF THE WEEK!! - made by Maureen Louden of Kalispell, MT. the balance created from compromise may require a form of creativity. The even ba...lance of red and blue weaves the background for growth. Thank you, Maureen, for this wonderful expression of "creative compromise". See more

21.01.2022 Are you writer struggling to get by will the fall of freelance work during the COVID19 pandemic? This great blog post explains how writers with disabilities can... obtain and manage NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme funding to meet their writing and publishing goals. Read the article at: ontimetyping.com//how-to-obtain-ndis-funding-to-meet-wri/ [Image: Photo of a bunch of white, red and pink flowers].

20.01.2022 Dr Rhonda Galbally AC is the DRC Commissioner. She will join WWDA as a guest speaker at the upcoming Our Disability Royal Commission Webinar: Tuesday 13 April at 12pm (AEST) "Dr Rhonda Galbally AC has been a CEO, Chair and board member for over thirty years, across business and the not for profit sector, the public sector and philanthropy. As a woman with a lifelong disability, Dr Galbally first began focusing on disability rights and policy in the early 1980s while wo...rking at the Victorian Council for Social Services. Dr Galbally next became the CEO of the Sidney Myer Fund and the Myer Foundation, in that role she served as Chair of the Australian Association of Philanthropy." Find out more at wwda.org.au//disability-royal-commission-wwdas-response-t/ [Image below: Outline of Ausgtralian map covered in stock images of women using wheelchairs, standing, running, walking, purple text. The next image when the page opens is of smiling girls and women weaing bathers, swim caps and goggle in a swimming pool lean up against the edge of the pool deck smiling.] See more

20.01.2022 Even with the colder water temperature in the Bay we are still getting fantastic views of the marine life. Did you know that 10% of the world's population of du...gongs are in Shark Bay? Why do some dolphins place a sponge over their mouths? Join us to find out more about these amazing marine mammals. Call 1800 030 427 now to book your Monkey Mia Marine Life Cruise

20.01.2022 Some of our most dedicated volunteers across Australia are also members of Sustainable Salons which is a unique social enterprise that helps its salon members a...nd their clients reduce their impact on the planet, while investing in local communities. Here's a shot of Sho & Co. & Grand Royal Barbers during one of our most recent trips to Uluru providing free haircuts & positive connections alongside the team from HoMie. Photo by @croom12 #sustainability #sustainablesalons #socialimpact #socialenterprise #sustainablefashion #love #friendship #friendshipgoals #impact #collaboration

20.01.2022 "What is imposter syndrome? Imposter syndrome is a psychological pattern in which a person doubts themselves. Usually, this refers to someone doubting their success and fearing being exposed as a fraud. What is a dynamic disability? A dynamic disability, as coined by Brianne Benness of No End in Sight, is a disability which fluctuates in severity from one moment onto the next." Image is of a manual wheelchair on the left with the text 'Imposter syndrome: dynamic disability edition' framed in a text box with the image of a seated massage chair on the right.

19.01.2022 The idea of the NDIS was (and is) choice and control. This includes seeing providers you want and whi you build a rapore with. '...Advocacy body People with Disability Australia said it was very concerned about the introduction of wide scale independent assessments and called for greater government consultation with the disability community. We know that too many people with disability are finding the NDIS hard to access, and we are concerned that these proposed assessmen...ts will do nothing to reduce those barriers, spokesperson El Gibbs said. We want to see far more consultation with people with disability, and our organisations, about the implications of this move. www.sbs.com.au//concern-in-australia-s-disability-communit

19.01.2022 Jenny highlights another amazing adaptive, accessible & inclusive brand https://slickchicksonline.com/blogs/chick-us-out

18.01.2022 It was a great night for a great cause. And despite the steps I got to still tell my story via the wonders of zoom - check out the lap top :) :) :) so was able to listen to and watch my fellow story tellers in the tribe. So much awesomeness in one room! Thanks to Lisa, and her techo side kick Nick, from Speaking Savvy for the support and encouragement to finally step up (excuse the awful pun in teh circumstances) and cross off another 'bucket list' challenge.) On wards and upwards. The book I'd hoped to write this year might not yet be documented, but the stories are evolving. Never say never.

18.01.2022 If a mother or father need to take some time out to give their kids more, does that mean they love them less?

17.01.2022 Today we announced the introduction of Independent Assessments in 2021. This video explains the purpose of an Independent Assessment and how they will benefit current and potential NDIS participants. Tap to learn more: https://bit.ly/3bfexCp

16.01.2022 Some breaking news about new NDIS assessments ... The Joint Standing Committee on the NDIS have just announced they WILL conduct an inquiry into the use of ind...ependent assessments in the NDIS. The inquiry will look into: the development, modelling, reasons and justifications for the introduction of independent assessments into the NDIS; the impact of similar policies in other jurisdictions and in the provision of other government services; the human and financial resources needed to effectively implement independent assessments; the independence, qualifications, training, expertise and quality assurance of assessors; the appropriateness of the assessment tools selected for use in independent assessments to determine plan funding; the implications of independent assessments for access to and eligibility for the NDIS; the implications of independent assessments for NDIS planning, including decisions related to funding reasonable and necessary supports; the circumstances in which a person may not be required to complete an independent assessment; opportunities to review or challenge the outcomes of independent assessments; the appropriateness of independent assessments for particular cohorts of people with disability, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from regional, rural and remote areas, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; the appropriateness of independent assessments for people with particular disability types, including psychosocial disability; and any other related matters The inquiry is now open and will close on March 31. Anyone can make a submission to the inquiry. It doesn't have to be long or formal - a letter or an email will do the trick. We will also be making a submission - we will tell you how you get can get involved really soon. So stay tuned. If you are worried about what these assessments will mean for you or your family member here is an important chance to have your say. Now is the time to speak up. And please share and help us spread the word. It is important that the committee hears from as many people as possible. You can read about the inquiry here - https://www.aph.gov.au//National_Di/IndependentAssessments #NDIS #NDISMakeItWork (Image description: A red rectangle with the words "Breaking News" in white capital letters. Underneath the words you can see the Every Australian Counts logo and the words "NDIS: Make It Work)

15.01.2022 '...Each rug is made from dozens of recycled secondhand garments, mostly t-shirts: an environmentally friendly, innovative material that reduces textile waste in their community...'

15.01.2022 Seom great hints on learning to do wheelies. This site also gives tips on getting out of the pool easier using the hand rail and the position of your wheel;chair and body. https://youtu.be/f-1SobFU3Oc

14.01.2022 In this video from our Be a Boss online course we give tips on how you can make sure that as a self manager you are receiving high quality supports. See the full video here https://waindividualisedservices.org.au//being-and-keepin/

12.01.2022 www.instagram.com/p/CFtjQxbpz4-/

12.01.2022 Hi, on this International emotional trauma awareness day I'm sharing this to raise awareness and in case it may interest / benefit you, your family, friends, colleagues, clients or community. Conflict & emotional trauma are very interlinked. Conflict is complex. It can occur between employees, committee members and people in general, so what's the best way to handle it? Come along to City of Cockburn FREE Conflict is Complex: Open Space Forum and contribute to conversations ...to explore and better understand the complex issues of conflict. When: Saturday 12 September, 9am to 1pm Registrations: essential via city of Cockburn link below www.cockburn.wa.gov.au//Conflict-is-Complex-Open-Space-For

12.01.2022 Here's a good summary prepared by Samantha which explains more about why many folks are concerned about the bringing in of independent assessors. Thanks Sam. www.samantha-connor.com/ndis-independent-assessors.html

11.01.2022 An innovative way to assist with getting dressed. www.flexatee.com/

10.01.2022 Christmas can be a time of expectations, joy, harmony and peace. It can also be quite the opposite and stressful. In 2020 this Christmas season will be a reminder for many of bushfires and floods; with unexpected thoughts and feelings coming to the fore due to the unpredictability of the Covid 19 epidemic. The following tips from #HelpingMinds hopefully assist in preparing and planning safe moments and spaces, complete with with joy and togetherness. www.helpingminds.org.au/christmas.

10.01.2022 Image is of a smiling man kneeling in a park. it is a sunny blue day.

09.01.2022 Julia Hales is an artist, performer and disability advocate and a new member of the Reference Group advising The Lives We Lead social media project. She has wor...ked for over 20 years on arts projects, including the short film Finding Love and her own play You Know We Belong Together, in collaboration with DADAA and Black Swan at the Perth Festival. Here’s why she agreed to join the group: I thought it would be a good chance to meet new people and share my experiences with them, and to learn their experiences. I think it’s important for people with disabilities to be represented fairly, and to follow their career goals & dreams. Our aim is to feature the work lives of West Australians with disabilities right around the state. If that sounds like you, or someone you know, please contact our coordinator Geraldine Mellet [email protected] Image Description: Photo of Julia Hales smiling, wearing a red dress. An orange border, with The Lives We Lead web address in the right corner. 'Actor, Role model, Independent woman, Adocate for people with disabilities, A leader in the Down Syndrome community' is written across the image.

09.01.2022 Don’t measure your progress against someone else’s ruler Wise words.

08.01.2022 A great article on Jenny, who I met via an assistive technology forum @ATChat. We both love travel and supporting others. And written by,Chris, a journalist/writer/radio presenter I spoke with during Dec 3rd disability awareness raising events last year. It's a small (but large) world. Let's live life to the fullest.

08.01.2022 In an area of inclusion and gender equality, I’m surprise to see that the Women’s Para Final, Men’s Para Final and Women’s Doubles Finals were not mentioned in ...the media. They are all officially AO Grand Slam Events. Congratulations to Diede de Groot, champion of the Women Single Title and Shingo Kunieda champion Para Tennis. Wheelchair tennis is not just Men’s Quaddivision. See more

08.01.2022 There's a bit of adventure in everyone.

08.01.2022 I used to love reading the Little Mermaid book (and many other fairy tales from around the world) when I was a child.

07.01.2022 As an artist, writer and researcher Jamila uses her experiences as a mixed race disabled person of Black parentage to understand and subvert barriers to working in the arts. 'Her research is preoccupied with oral testimony and the possibilities and limitations of complaint to protect art workers. Within her artistic practice, Jamila works across moving image and textiles to consider methodologies for visualising mixed race identity and the lived experience of disability. She... is drawn to stitch making and patchwork as a tactile method of processing complex family histories and mapping disability journeys, and moving image as a site of self-archiving and autoethnography. Presently, Jamila is working on the first iteration of a series of three films, An Echo For My Father, tracing the history of her ancestry through her relationship with her late father Russell Herman, a South African jazz musician who passed away when Jamila was three.' Artist in residence, Jamila Prowse, was at Gasworks from 18 Jan-5 Apr 2021. Find out more about Jamila's Practice: gasworks.org.uk/residencies/jamila-prowse/

07.01.2022 '...In Butler’s words, ‘I am telling the story - this African American side - of the American life.’ Butler is renowned for her monumental and enchanting quilted portraits. Butler’s colourful and dynamic quilts are a call to action, each with a mission to emphasise and celebrate the role that black people have played in the making of American culture....'

07.01.2022 Here's a new website to check out: '...Integrated Support Solutions’ team have extensive experience working in partnership with people with a disability, including those experiencing mental health issues. Offering both clinic and community-based services enables our team to provide the services when and where you need it. Working closely with participants, families and relevant stakeholders to enable participants to achieve their goals, dreams and plans for the future. This integrated, tailored approach builds on the individual’s abilities and interests to promote independence and inclusion...'

06.01.2022 NOW HERE'S SOMETHING YOU MAY NOT KNOW It may surprise you to know that the first guide dog ever to come to Australia, arrived and lived in Perth! Dreana, a blac...k Labrador retriever, belonged to UWA economics lecturer Mr Arnold Cook. Since first taking her reins while living in England, visually impaired Mr Cook had been amazed at how Dreana obeyed his every command. He could not live without her. We walked the full length of the Strand together at one of its busiest periods and I bumped into only two persons he told The West on his return to Perth with Dreana in 1950. Mr Cook was determined that others could also enjoy the pleasure and independence of having a guide-dog. Only a year later, intelligent dogs up to 18 months old, pedigree or not, preferably bitches and measuring at least 20 inches, were welcomed to the very first Guide Dogs of the Blind Association in Perth. Mrs Elsie Mead of Maylands, was the first person to own a guide dog trained in Australia. Blind for a lifetime from a detonator explosion at the age of five, Mrs Mead became the owner of a new set of eyes that could see a dog’s eyes. Beau, a handsome and alert old black kelpie, was especially trained, by the same woman who had trained Dreana in England, to assist Mrs Mead on out-of-doors excursions. Equipped with a harness, leash and guiding handle, Beau could not only assist Mrs Mead safely across busy Guildford Road but he could also take her to particular shops on request. Including the butcher’s, the grocer’s and to her favorite fruiterer. Beau also knew of the post office, the railway station and the bus stop. When at home he served as a watch-dog. Elsie described Beau as a Godsend to The West Australian in 1952 but admitted he did have one fault though he was "no gentlemen: on public transport he would immediately sit down on a seat and was reluctant to rise". By 1957 there was a Guide Dog Association in every state of Australia. Western Australia having led the way. ABC Perth The West Australian PerthNow WAtoday.com.au The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association (UK) Guide Dogs WA Guide Dogs Australia VisAbility Vision Australia Association For The Blind (Guide Dogs) University of Western Australia Business School The University of Western Australia Dogs Refuge Home WA INC Dogs West ECOMS UWA David Templeman MLA

06.01.2022 EthnoLink Language Services has created a multi-lingual resource library of information on COVID-19 that aims to help everyone learn about the importance of hyg...iene and physical distancing. The information is available in Easy Read and 71 languages. Tap to access the resources: https://bit.ly/3daCI5x

06.01.2022 '...I backed my ability to complete the degree but throughout my studies I always wondered if I would be employed in the industry I was so fond of. Not once did I see a piece-to-camera, a live cross or a newsreader who used a wheelchair. Even Auslan interpreters were nowhere to be seen....' www.abc.net.au//abc-people-with-disability-in-med/12969496

05.01.2022 Helping our friends today at Valued Lives raise some much needed money while putting some smiles on dials.... #valuedlives

04.01.2022 '...Ms Remington is calling on the Victorian Government to follow New Zealand in introducing "bubbles" for lone households. "I find it quite frustrating that people in relationships can see their partner no matter where they live," she said.... ...while people cannot control the current circumstances, they can control how they think about them.... "People should frame it in their mind as a phase, not a permanent situation," she said. This has helped Mr Mier, who believes "this will end positively".....

04.01.2022 Disability advocates are urging Minister Linda Reynolds to scrap NDIS independent assessments. They are not alone. 'The Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia (AHCSA) - a peak-body representing Aboriginal-controlled health organisations - has expressed ...concerns. ... a lack of consultation regarding the independent assessment reforms, labelling them ill-conceived, poorly consulted and disingenuous. ... ... it's concerned in the strongest of terms ...the reforms are likely to cause further disengagement and leave Aboriginal people living with disability without the support that they urgently need. There is no clearly defined and culturally appropriate pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability to resolve issues with poor quality of invalid independent assessment,...

03.01.2022 To have a say about Independent Assessments go to the government page on general issues around the NDIS: https://bit.ly/3hOCe6W #SenatorJordonSteeleJohn

03.01.2022 A gold medal alongside Para-sailing partner Dan Fitzgibbon at #Rio2016 capped off a remarkable sporting career for 7-time Paralympian Liesl Tesch MP. Read all about it in this week's #ThrowbackThursday: http://bit.ly/PAHistory_LTesch2016

02.01.2022 Had a great time at the High Tea event arranged by Valued Lives today supported by many folks I know in and round Perth including a few who've moved here from Vic too. Great to hear about some of the micro enterprises underway including #kayalscoffeevan.

01.01.2022 Image is of Steve Jobs - a man with a beard and wearing glasses. Hie is touching his chin/beard as if in a thinking stance. Text reads: 'Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of other people's opinions drown our your own inner voice.... And most importantly have the courage to folow your heart and intuition.' See more