NDIS rally

Last Monday I went to the National Disability Insurance Scheme rally. It was at Federation Square in Melbourne. There were about 2000 people. Speeches were made by state and federal politicians, as well as people with disabilities. It was good to share people's stories. Later in the day, the federal government announced it would begin a trial of the scheme within a year. I think the scheme is very important. It will help make people's lives more manageable. It will give people more opportunities. I left the rally happy knowing the government is doing its best to look after us.

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Posted by: Karli Dettman, on 08/05/12

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Dealing with assumptions

I often forget I have a disability. But sometimes I am reminded I have a disability because of what people think about me. I once went to lunch with my mum and cousin. The waitress asked my mum if I was allowed a glass of wine. The waitress thought I could not make decisions for myself, that I was not an independent person. Another time at a pub, a woman I was speaking to assumed I was friends with another person who arrived in a wheelchair. She assumed all people in wheelchairs know each other.

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Posted by: Rachel Croucher, on 20/03/12

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Have your say about school

The Victorian Government wants to hear about the experiences of school students with a disability. The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission is conducting the research. Complaints about students being treated unfairly have been increasing. Students, parents, educators and community organisations can all have a say. You can complete a survey. There will also be special information sessions in regional Victoria in February 2012. Community organisations can also submit written responses.

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Posted by: Graham Clements, on 05/12/11

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