Daily Media Round-Up Weds 4 June 2014

 

VIC: Special needs school denies abuse allegations

3 June 2014

9 News

A Victorian mother is suing the Department of Education over claims her disabled child was routinely locked in a dark room as punishment.

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/2014/06/03/19/49/special-needs-school-denies-abuse-allegations

 

Opinion: Are some children just not cut out for school?

4 June 2014

Sarah Macdonald, Daily Life

Indeed, in NSW home schooling is such an increasing phenomenon that a parliamentary inquiry has been ordered into why parents are rejecting the system that is meant to serve them.

http://www.dailylife.com.au/news-and-views/dl-opinion/are-some-children-just-not-cut-out-for-school-20140603-39ghl.html

 

NSW: Mentally ill slipping back to the streets

4 June 2014

Anna Patty, SMH

People with a mental illness are at risk of being stuck in a ''revolving door'' in and out of homelessness without support to help them keep their public housing,

http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/mentally-ill-slipping-back-to-the-streets-20140603-39h0u.html

 

National: Abbott still doling out stereotypes about the unemployed after 18 years

3 June 2014

Sally Young, WA Today

I met Tony Abbott once. Eighteen years ago, in 1996, but I have never forgotten it. Mr Abbott was a newly minted parliamentary secretary to the Minister for Employment, Education, Training and Youth Affairs.

http://www.watoday.com.au/comment/abbott-still-doling-out-stereotypes-about-the-unemployed-after-18-years-20140603-zrvxd.html

 

World: What people don't understand about hiring someone with a physical disability

3 June 2014

Justin Farley, Fast Company

You're sitting in a restaurant with your family. You're 25 and a college graduate. The waiter comes to take your order, and when it's your turn, he takes a look at you, ignores you, and looks to your parents to order for you.

http://www.fastcompany.com/3031327/why-hiring-someone-with-a-physical-disability-is-one-of-the-best-decision-you-could-make

 

National: Young Aussie disability program participants win international advertising awards

3 June 2014

Peter Roper, Marketing Mag

A group of young disability program participants were awarded for their advertising talent at the International Summit Creative Awards recently.

http://www.marketingmag.com.au/news/young-aussie-disability-program-participants-win-international-advertising-awards-53388/

 

VIC: Office of Public Prosecutions ordered to pay $100,000 to unlawfully sacked sick lawyer

3 June 2014

Steve Butcher, The Age

Victoria's Office of Public Prosecutions has been ordered to reinstate a solicitor it unlawfully sacked and pay him more than $100,000.

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/office-of-public-prosecutions-ordered-to-pay-100000-to-unlawfully-sacked-sick-lawyer-20140603-39gfm.html

 

ACT: Canberra Liberals slam cost of living rises, ACT budget deficit

3 June 2014

Tom McIIroy, Canberra Times

The ACT opposition has slammed increases in rates and charges announced in Tuesday's ACT budget and said the government's projected deficit is "not credible".

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/canberra-liberals-slam-cost-of-living-rises-act-budget-deficit-20140603-39gtd.html

 

ACT: Baby snatcher back in court for kicking disabled, elderly woman in face

2 June 2014

Christopher Knaus, Canberra Times

A Canberra man who stole a car carrying a baby has been found guilty of kicking a disabled and frail elderly woman in the face after she accidentally tripped on his pram.

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/baby-snatcher-back-in-court-for-kicking-disabled-elderly-woman-in-face-20140602-zruyz.html

 

World: 9 public figures who will make you rethink what you know about anxiety disorders

3 June 2014

News.com.au

PUBLIC figures in Hollywood are splashed across glossy pages as they take their kids to the store or go to the gym next to headlines like, "Stars! They're Just Like Us!" — and while these errands do make them relatable — that's usually where the comparisons end.

http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/public-figures-who-will-make-you-rethink-what-you-know-about-anxiety-disorders/story-fniym874-1226941820980

 

NSW; Aussie Deaf golf team takes on Pymble

3 June 2014

Pymble Golf Club

Pymble Golf Club is justifiably proud of their member, Luke Ellis who is the Captain of the Australian Deaf Golf Team, and the Club was keen to show its support of him and the entire Australian Deaf Golf Team. So on Sunday, Pymble Golf Club played host to the Australian Deaf Golf Team in a match against their Major Pennant Team.

http://www.golf.org.au/newsdisplay/aussie-deaf-golf-team-takes-on-pymble/82330

 

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