Time to update Disability Standards for Education
The Disability Standards for Education seek to ensure that students with disability can access and participate in education on the same basis as other students. The Standards explain the legal obligations of education authorities and providers across the whole of education, including preschool/kindergartens, school, vocational education and training, and higher education. Throughout 2020, the Department […]
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Say no to discrimination. Jury duty in WA
The Western Australian Government is asking for community views on its rule for people serving on juries. Deafness Forum, on behalf of our community said that state and territory laws – specifically those in WA because there is a review currently underway – should be changed so they don’t discriminate on the basis of disability, […]
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Triumph of commonsense: hearing services
The Government has announced its arrangements for NDIS funded hearing services to commence on 1 July 2020. And the decisions are framed for the benefit of consumers. Before this announcement, advocates were concerned that consumers would not be given adequate time to prepare for changes, should they be introduced. A Government taskforce announced these arrangements […]
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Ear and Hearing Care Resource by World Health Organization
The Basic Ear and Hearing Care Resource is a new publication by World Health Organization to serve as an information resource for community level workers as well as other interested members of the community. This resource can help the community to understand common ear diseases and hearing loss. Members of the community can share information […]
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For heaven’s sake! We’re living in a pandemic, so where are the captions?
There’s a health crisis but where are the captions in Government announcements? It is frustrating and dangerous that captions are increasingly NOT being included in the Government’s emergency and disaster announcements when they appear on TV and on social media. It’s time that the Government stood up for its constituents who need captions by insisting […]
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Disability Information Helpline answers your questions about coronavirus
Do you have a question about coronavirus (COVID-19)? Do you need help because things have changed? Help is available on the Disability Information Helpline. The Helpline can help families, carers, support workers and services, too. The Disability Information Helpline is free, private and fact-checked. It is funded by the Australian Government. You can contact the […]
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