Daily Media Round-Up Monday 16 June 2014

 

National: Connection is more than just a click

16 June 2014

Jodie van de Wetering, ABC RampUp

Engaging in online activism can't replace putting a face to a name or chatting over a cuppa, but it can help some people with disability to participate and it can still get things done, writes Jodie van de Wetering.

http://www.abc.net.au/rampup/articles/2014/06/16/4025975.htm

 

National: Marijuana: The illegal medicine

15 June 2014

Helen Kapalos, Sunday Night

A former drug squad detective has spoken out about acquiring marijuana for his terminally ill son and fighting the government to legalise the drug.

https://au.news.yahoo.com/sunday-night/features/a/24234836/marijuana-the-illegal-medicine/

 

WA: Deaf mum Emma Chevron shocked after being called a 'dumb lady'

15 June 2014

Phil Hockey, Perth Now

A DEAF woman was left horrified after being called "dumb" on a receipt from a Mandurah shop.

http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/deaf-mum-emma-chevron-shocked-after-being-called-a-dumb-lady-on-receipt-from-mandurah-camera-store/story-fnhocxo3-1226954221570

 

WA: WA Government reverses decision on disability parking charge at train stations

16 June 2014

Stephanie Dalzel and Jessica Strutt, ABC News

The West Australian Government has backtracked on a decision to charge those who park in disabled bays at train stations across Perth.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-16/wa-govt-reverses-decision-on-disability-parking-charge/5526562

 

National: Greens to Move on Inquiry into Inequality

16 June 2014

ProBono News

The Australian Greens will move for a Senate Inquiry into Inequality in Australia, as criticism grows on the Federal Budget and its targets on Australians living on welfare.

http://www.probonoaustralia.com.au/news/2014/06/greens-move-inquiry-inequality

 

WA: Jetstar business model leaves Jim Conway stuck in wheelchair

14 June 2014

Lisa Visentin, WA Today

"If you are in a wheelchair and can't lift yourself out, don't attempt to fly with Jetstar."

http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/jetstar-business-model-leaves-jim-conway-stuck-in-wheelchair-20140614-zs7vr.html

 

QLD: Desperate kids seek mental health help

15 June 2014

The Chronicle

ONE of the most extensive reports into the issues affecting young people shows mental health is the main concern of Australian children and young people.

http://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/desperate-kids-seek-mental-health-help/2289490/

 

National: Depression in the workplace costing workers and businesses

16 June 2014

Nick Toscano, SMH

An alarming number of Australians feel their workplaces are mentally unhealthy environments, causing staff to take more sick days due to depression, anxiety and stress, a new survey has found.

http://www.smh.com.au/national/depression-in-the-workplace-costing-workers-and-businesses-20140615-zs8kb.html

 

National: Another Ride On The 'Youth Engagement Merry-Go-Round'

16 June 2014

Graeme Gibson, New Matilda

The announcement that the federal government is to de-fund the national peak body for youth affairs should come as no surprise.

https://newmatilda.com/2014/06/16/another-ride-%E2%80%98youth-engagement-merry-go-round%E2%80%99

 

WA: Young WA lives brought to an end in aged care homes

11 June 2014

Leanne Nicholson, WA Today

West Australians as young as 23 are being housed in accommodation designed for the elderly because of a lack of specialised care to meet the needs of people under 50 with disabilities.

http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/young-wa-lives-brought-to-an-end-in-aged-care-homes-20140612-zs4hl.html

 

National: Disability pensioners 'better off working'

12 June 2014

9 News

Disability support pensioners with depression and anxiety would be better off working, says a former charity boss who is reviewing Australia's welfare system.

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/2014/06/12/13/04/disability-pensioners-better-off-working

 

National: Human Rights Commission to spread extra load after Disability Commissioner's departure

12 June 2014

Judith Ireland, SMH

There will be a group effort at the Human Rights Commission to compensate for the loss of its disability commissioner, with the remaining commissioners all taking on disability work when Graeme Innes leaves next month.

http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/human-rights-commission-to-spread--extra-load-after-disability-commissioners-departure-20140612-3a0jm.html

 

NSW: 13 disability services form an Illawarra alliance

13 June 2014

Lisa Wachsmuth, Illawarra Mercury

Illawarra disability service providers have formed an important alliance to share information, resources and even staff.

http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/2350555/13-disability-services-form-an-illawarra-alliance/

 

 

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