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Will affordable housing also be made accessible for people with disability?

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Unlike the last election, issues around disability and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) have been scarcely mentioned on the campaign trail. People with disabilities want clarity from policymakers in their plan for the future. Powerd Media reporter Emma Myers spoke with Minister for the NDIS Amanda Rishworth, about key issues like accessible housing and …

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Human Rights Day highlighting struggles for people with disabilities

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Today marks Human Rights Day, a global observance aimed at raising awareness of human rights issues. However, for many people with disabilities, this day highlights ongoing challenges. Disability advocates are calling for stronger action and legislation to protect their rights. The recent Government response to the Disability Royal Commission has left many disappointed, with advocates …

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Australian Government urged to ban forced sterilisation of women with disabilities

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Forced sterilisation is in the spotlight after the Government’s Disability Royal Commission response failed to condemn the outdated practice. The disability community and international bodies are calling on the government to criminalise forced sterilisation. Dating back to the 1800s as a form of eugenics, the practice is still legal in Australia today, targeting women and …

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Calls to end forced sterilisation of women with disability unanswered

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Women and girls in Australia living with disability can still be forced into sterilisation, after the Disability Royal Commission failed to act on calls from the body representing people with a disability to bring an end to this practice. Women with Disabilities Australia, has described it is another form of gender-based violence that women living …

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Disability Royal Commission report released today

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Today the report around the Disability Royal Commission has been released, with 222 recommendations for change across different areas, such as education, employment, and human rights. Over the last four and a half years, the Disability Royal Commission has heard the lived experiences of neglect and exploitation via inquiries, round tables, public hearing, and community …

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