Tag: disability
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We shouldn’t lock up young offenders with neurodisability
Dr Fiona Robards and Professor Elizabeth Jane Elliott Barely a month goes by without news of children and adolescents who are imprisoned and being mistreated in youth detention. A new parliamentary inquiry is shining a light on this mistreatment. It’s investigating if youth detention facilities are complying with children’s human rights conventions, and…
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International Day of People with Disability: A day to recognise achievements and promote inclusion of people with disability
Joanne Flavel, University of Adelaide, PHAA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Special Interest Group (SIG) Co-Convenor, and Chelsea Riviere, PHAA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion SIG member In 2018, the Australian survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers reported that there were 4.4 million people with disabilities, representing 17.7% of the population. This…
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International Day of People With a Disability ambassador, Dylan Alcott OAM, on his story so far, and goals
Jeremy Lasek – PHAA 3 December is International Day of People With a Disability (IDPWD). Tennis superstar, Dylan Alcott OAM, is an IDPWD ambassador and his incredible positivity shines through in everything he says and does. Speaking after being named the Victorian state winner recently in the prestigious Australian of…
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Health communication for policy change and better patient care
Australian Public Health Conference 2020 Plenary Session 5 – Health Communication Keynote speakers: Danielle Wood, Chief Health Officer, Grattan Institute – Moving the big rocks: using evidence to influence policy Tricia Malowney OAM, President, Women with Disabilities Australia – Women with disabilities and health information – Ableism at work Today’s…