Report – Women, disability and violence: Barriers to accessing justice: Final report
News— 30 May 2018
This report investigates the experiences of women seeking justice and security in the context of violence that they had experienced.
Disability and carers
Resources – Centre for Applied Disability Research: Research to action guides
News— 29 May 2018
This series of resources aim to support evidence informed practice, informed choice and innovation in the disability sector.
News – Carers NSW 2018 carer survey
News— 17 May 2018
Carers NSW is conducting a statewide survey to identify and highlight carers’ strengths and the challenges they face in their caring roles.
Conference – National Homelessness Conference: Ending homelessness together
News— 16 May 2018
Event dates: 6–7 August 2018, Melbourne, Vic.
News – Dignity, respect and safer services: Victoria's disability abuse prevention strategy
News— 8 May 2018
The Victorian Government has introduced a disability abuse prevention strategy which includes a code of conduct for disability service workers.
Conference – SACOSS Disability & Essential Services Conference 2018
News— 18 April 2018
Event date: 14 May 2018, North Adelaide, SA.
Resource—My Rights Qld
News— 5 April 2018
This resource provides information about the rights of people living with disability in Queensland.
Report—Speaking out about school and learning: The views of WA children and young people on factors that support their engagement in school and learning
News— 20 March 2018
This report explores the factors that influence a student's level of engagement in school.
Report—Preventing abuse and promoting personal safety in young people with disability
News— 8 March 2018
This report explores the perspectives of young people with disability, their supporters and their families about personal safety.
Report—Mapping project: Support for siblings of children and adults with disability
News— 6 March 2018
This report discusses the support needs of siblings of children and adults with disability.
