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Tuesday May 26 2020
Speak Out Advocacy has produced an engaging, short animation that explains coronavirus (COVID-19) and how to stay safe. The animation uses simple words and images to quickly and clearly explain what we all need to do to help stop the spread of coronavirus. The animation covers: social distancing cleaning and good hygiene staying home where […]
Tuesday May 26 2020
Despite some restrictions being eased around Australia, we are all still being urged to stay at home as much as possible. This is particularly important for some people with disability who have health problems that mean if they get coronavirus, they are more likely to get really sick. However, this does make it harder for […]
Tuesday May 26 2020
The Australian Government Department of Health has released a new fact sheet for families of people with intellectual or developmental disability. The fact sheet gives families the information they need to support their family member to access healthcare during coronavirus. The fact sheet looks at: the risks for people with intellectual or developmental disability what […]
Tuesday May 26 2020
If you don’t feel safe or are unhappy with your services, you have the right to make a complaint. You can try to talk to your service provider about your complaint. This might be the quickest way to get your complaint resolved. All National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) registered providers need to have a system […]
Tuesday May 26 2020
People with disability in Australia are more likely to experience abuse, neglect, violence and exploitation than people without disability. Every person with disability has the right to feel and be safe. If you think abuse, neglect, violence or exploitation is happening to a person with disability, you need to report it. We all have a […]
Thursday May 14 2020
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants may be worried about getting the support they need during coronavirus (COVID-19). The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (the Commission) has put together a factsheet for participants to help explain some of the changes they might expect. The Commission is working with NDIS providers to make sure they understand […]