The Social Inclusion Board is now seeking the views of all South Australians to inform the development of its Blueprint for disability reform.

The Commissioner for Social Inclusion, Monsignor David Cappo says that the views of all South Australians are important as our current approach is not sustainable.

Submissions close 27 September 2010.

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Parent Forum Flyer

Julia Farr Association is hosting a forum for parents who are interested in their children having the same opportunites and choices as their non-disabled peers. The forum will be held on Tuesday 10th August 11-1pm at JFA, 104 Greenhill Road, Unley. To register your interest please complete the below registration form.

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Parent Forum Registration Form

Please complete this registration form if you are interested in attending JFA's Parent Forum.

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DACSSA's National Disabiliy Insurance Scheme Questionnaire - responses due 08-08-10

Message from DACSSA below.

Hi everyone

As part of the National Disability Insurance Consultations I have developed a questionnaire which I hope can be distributed by anyone who knows people with disabilities. There is only little time for the consultations and we did not get around to the country people in South Australia. It would be nice if we can reach people in rural and regional SA through this questionnaire.

Please help to distribute this widely. Please be also aware that we need the response by the 8th of August
Kind regards

Monika Baker (BSSc ACE, Hon AVET)
Senior Advocate
Systemic Advocacy and Special Project Coordinator

PLEASE NOTE NEW ADDRESS
Disability Advocacy and Complaints Service of South Australia
470 Marion Road
Ph.: 8297 3500; Fax: 8297 1155; country SA: 1800 088 325; TTY: 8297 4144

Document for DACSSA's National Disabiliy Insurance Scheme Questionnaire - responses due 08-08-10

Noses to help disabled write, surf, move - 27-07-10

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Computer system gives ears to those who cannot hear - Sydney Morning Herald 19-07-10

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POSITIONS VACANT

Are you a person who passionately believes that people living with disability should get a fair go at everything that life has to offer?

Are you a team player with an inquisitive and analytical mindset, a self-starter determined to make a positive difference?
For more information about these rare opportunities, including job and person specifications, please see below

Closing date for applications is the 9th August 2010.

People living with disability are encouraged to apply.

If you'r disabled, just wait outside for 10 years - The Australian 23-07-10

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Connecting Us All: The Role of the National Disability Strategy - ACCAN June 2010

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Federal Discrimination Law has been updated - AHRC 22-07-10

The Australian Human Rights Commission is pleased to announce that its publication Federal Discrimination Law has been updated on AustLII http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/other/HRLRes/2009/1/index.html. This quarter, changes have been made to Chapters 4, 5, 6 and 8. They include further detail about the proposed Access to Premises Standards and relevant case law up until 31 March 2010.
Federal Discrimination Law is still available as a free download from the Commission's website and readers can register to receive email notification of updates to the publication (generally made quarterly).

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Government launches disability employment discussion paper - 16-07-10

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Disability (Mandatory Reporting) Bill 2010

Kelly Vincent plans on South Australia being the first State in Australia to extend the protection of Mandatory Reporting of abuse or neglect to people with certain disabilities.

The Disability (Mandatory Reporting) Bill 2010 will encourage and demand that professional support workers, volunteers and other professionals report any suspected abuse or neglect, and offer those people protections and confidentiality when they make a report.

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Great news at the movies for people with hearing or vision impairment - 17-07-10

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Supporting carers of children and teenagers with disability - Media release Hon. B Shorten 15-07-10

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Unique partnership on housing for our future: agreement launched - AHRC 13-07-10

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$1.4 million to help deliver print material to people with disability - Hon. B. Shorten 05-07-10

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Consultation on the draft HCSCC Charter of Rights – Have Your Say!

Participation from consumers and carers, health and community service providers, peak bodies, non-government organisations, professional organisations and government departments is encouraged.

Feedback and written submissions are invited from any individual, group or organisation that wishes to comment on the draft HCSCC Charter and address the consultation questions.

Comments received during the consultation period will be considered before a final Charter is presented to the Minister for Health by 1 October 2010. HCSCC welcomes feedback / written submissions until 11 August 2010.

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