Daily Media Round-Up Thursday 17 April 2014

 

SA: No dignity for disabled

17 Apr 2014

Kate Bilney, Whyalla News

Despite a fight from Dignity for Disability for the rights of Zia and Cyanne Westerman, increased support has not been provided.

http://www.whyallanewsonline.com.au/story/2225679/no-dignity-for-disabled/

 

National: NDIS rollout could be slowed to improve scheme: senator Mitch Fifield

16 April 2014

Dan Harrison, SMH

The minister responsible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme has declared the nation must be "remorseless" in ensuring the "very best foundations possible" are laid for the scheme.

http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/ndis-rollout-could-be-slowed-to-improve-scheme-senator-mitch-fifield-20140416-zqvg8.html

 

NSW: Commissioner angry over NSW transport

16 April 2014

Romi Levine, SBS News

The Human Rights Commission is fighting for sweeping changes to public transport in NSW after an accident involving a disabled man.

http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2014/04/16/commissioner-angry-over-nsw-transport

 

NSW: Shut In and Shut Out: Institutions, Segregation and the Promise of Living in the Community

UNSW Events

With the NDIS promising to ensure adequate support, the process of devolution is undergoing marked change, raising numerous questions about the future of housing for people with disability.

https://www.sprc.unsw.edu.au/event/shut-in-and-shut-out-institutions-segregation-and-the-promise-of-living-in-the-community/

 

NSW: Delays fuel fears about future of Disability Commissioner

10 Apr 2014

Judith Ireland

Outgoing Disability Commissioner Graeme Innes has flagged concerns that no public process has begun to find a replacement for him in time for his July departure and that the disability role within the Human Rights Commission may be downgraded when he leaves.

http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/delays-fuel-fears-about-future-of-disability-commissioner-20140414-zqszg.html

 

 

 

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